Preschool

[planet]

If you could pull strings to get your kid unfairly(?) into a fabulous school, would you?

[PrincessFiona]

ummmm...yes :!

[houseelf]

No brainer.

Absolutely.

Even if a parent wouldn't admit to it, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a parent who would take the moral highroad over a great opportunity for their kid.

But that is just me.

Kelly

totally.

[SueC]

Most definitely!

[Sheherezade]

Obviously we've got an immoral bunch here.

I'd do it too - but at least I'd feel guilty!!!

[DCJenn]

I'd do it and then make a contribution to whatever scholarship fund they have to alleviate my guilt.

Jenn

[Flynn]

YES!!!!!

[planet]

Hmmm...So... Should I return that bag of money I found?

Yes - it's mine and I want it back!

[planet]

Just a quick update...

So, against what you guys said, I declined the offer to 'get him in,' but three days later I got a call from the school and our friendly aquaintance pulled strings for me anyways. I didn't see going to the preschool as a big deal because we actually plan on homeschooling. Well, my son fell in love with the school and can't wait to start. I am very impressed as well. I do feel a bit guilty though when I hear other moms around town talk about having their kids on the waitlist. They had over 10 people waitlisted for each opening, which was about 180 people I think. My SIL put it to me in terms that helps...she said it is in the school's interest to have families/kids in that are fun and beneficial to the program. Because we didn't go through the regular route I am not even sure if they do an interview. Oh well. I know I should be glad that life was unfair in my favor for a change

Oh Jesher. Sorry, spent the money.

[SuzySunshine]

As someone who used to work in admissions in a VERY prestigous preschool you shouldn't feel guilty in the slightest. Each classrooms needs are different and even though a child has been on the waitlist since birth they may never get in. I would say 1/4 of the admissions we made were because the "director said so" and were just left at that.

[HeartRN]

Cheri--The cost of the preschool you mention was the most obvious deterrent for us....but the waitlist was also unbelievable!!! I am really glad Keelin is where she is....were you familiar with Wonder Years Preschool? Brand new facility in Palo Alto, but they have another school somewhere else in the Bay Area.

**Sorry to hijack here! I just drank a few glasses of wine and I'm going a little "post" crazy!!

[SuzySunshine]

Marla, no I'm not familiar with it but Palo Alto needed another good pre-school. I'm sure she's very happy. Bing is a great school but IMPOSSIBLE to get into.