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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Right now we live in a pretty great middle class area of the city, with a great public school BUT i grew up in the suburbs and sometimes i just worry if i am giving my kids the best. I cannot afford private schools in the city and i just wonder if i can give them more in the burbs. I am so torn. Anyone else ever have this concern? TIA. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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No. [ Reply | More
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No, love the city. Don't think they are missing out on anything. [ Reply | More
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OP: I just wonder if i should be showing them more people who live very well, so they will know they can have that IF they want. Does that make any sense at all? [ Reply | More
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Np not at all. What are you saying? [ Reply | More
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No. With a "great public school," your NYC kids will have advantages that their suburban counterparts won't. [ Reply | More
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Op: true. I worry about the high school thing. I can't afford private and what if my kids don't test into or get a spot at the few great public ones. grrr. [ Reply | More
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Yep, my concern is my crummy apartment with dirty streets and noise and not enough green grass and lack of ability to spontaneously play, everything is planned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Are there really that many "gifted and talented" kids in NYC? Sorry, but sounds like BS so the parents can brag to their friends about how "gifted" their 4yo is. How is a 4yo gifted?? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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There probably are, but this test doesn't actually measure 'giftedness' or "talent," rather aptitude. Different IMO. [ Reply | More
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it's a trick to avoid having to move to the burbs when not zoned for PS 9 or PS 6. [ Reply | More
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It's New York City Baby! Greatest City in the World! [ Reply | More
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no more than any other place per capita, no. [ Reply | More
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Actually, there ARE that many G&T kids in NYC. Bright parents "Tend" to have bright kids. Just because you don't buy into better education, don't hate on folks that do. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] what do you think is the most offensive swear word? 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Fucking cunt [ Reply | More
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I agree [ Reply | More
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Me too. [ Reply | More
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God Damn [ Reply | More
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so tame [ Reply | More
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Tell God that... [ Reply | More
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I don't accept your premise. [ Reply | More
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Twat [ Reply | More
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This [ Reply | More
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Twat is a curse word? [ Reply | More
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As in, "Twat do I owe this pleasure?" [ Reply | More
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LoL [ Reply | More
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DH [ Reply | More
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LoL! [ Reply | More
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Fuck [ Reply | More
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I'm sorry. I can't even type it. [ Reply | More
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lol!! [ Reply | More
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Dio Porco! [ Reply | More
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The N word. [ Reply | More
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You must be white, better not be uttering that shit...my nigga. [ Reply | More
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Okie Dokie, hunky. [ Reply | More
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Cocksuckin'Motherfuckin'BlueballedBitch ! [ Reply | More
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Ohhhh, Say it again! [ Reply | More
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Cunt is worse. [ Reply | More
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ITA [ Reply | More
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I cunt hear you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] What is wrong with the "veiled pantyline"? Everyone knows that everyone wears underwear. I hate thongs and I'm not going commando. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Isn't it visable pantyline? [ Reply | More
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I always thought so [ Reply | More
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Oh, oops. I got it confused with veiled brag attempt. hahaha! [ Reply | More
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Victoria's Secret has a line I've been wearing for years. Flat, nude, no line, comfortable. [ Reply | More
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listen thong wearers, there are still lines, just in different places! [ Reply | More
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this [ Reply | More
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That means they're too small. [ Reply | More
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and if your butt isn't in shape, the traditional underwear is the way to go! [ Reply | More
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Sometimes they don't flatter the ass. This may gross some people out, but I go commando with a tampon. Even if it is not that time of month. I don't do this too often though. But sometimes, it works perfectly. [ Reply | More
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OMG. [ Reply | More
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You can buy really really thin, laser cut underwear that truly does not show. Best is the boy short cut [ Reply | More
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Love boys shorts. I think they're cuter than thongs and way more comfie. [ Reply | More
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What brand? boy shorts give me wedgies though [ Reply | More
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Visible panty line looks tacky, I don't want to see half of your ass cheek hanging out of your underwear through your pants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Dd will be 22mos when she starts nursery school in Sept. I have an option of 2 or 3 days per week 9am-2pm (no nap - she'll nap once she gets home). Which option is better? She's super social fwiw. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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3 is fine. But, I'd say she needs a nap earlier than 2pm. [ Reply | More
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Op here. I did this with my ds when he was 25mos and he was fine. It took us a few months to push his nap back but it worked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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Totally agree with first poster. You're kid is going to have a meltdown by the time you get her home and asleep by three! [ Reply | More
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We live across the street so it'll be by 2:15-ish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] I am expecting DB#2 in the early fall and just signed 2yo DS up for a Friday class at the local kids club (he will be in a 2-day preschool program). Stupid me just realized that the Friday class is adult-participation only and no siblings (infants or older) are allowed. This is fine while I am on maternity leave and nanny and I can alternate bringing 2yo DS to class and watching infant, but I will only be on maternity leave until late November and class goes through end of January. Try to get a refund and withdraw DS from class? Ugh. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.23.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Ooops meant to say 2yo DS will be in a 2-day preschool program on Tuesdays and Thursdays which is a drop-off program. [ Reply | More
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yes, otherwise your money is wasted. [ Reply | More
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Usually places have six month grace period if you wear infant in ergo or Bjorn or whatever. I'd call and double check. [ Reply | More
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OP thanks, I just called and they told me this. I just need to make sure that after I go back to work in late November, nanny is comfortable wearing DB in a carrier! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your go-to cookbooks for weeknight dinners? Internet recipes and cooking apps make me a bit spazzy and disorganized and now I just want to get back to basics and look up recipes in a cookbook. What are your favorites? Thanks in advance! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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I look stuff up on smitten kitchen or serious eats. Serious eats has a great recipe section. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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Quick Fix Dinners by Robin Miller - 1000 return on investment. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Here, I present a direct cut and paste from my goop email...."On Tuesday, we at goop celebrated the impending summer..." Would anyone else use "impending" here? It just strikes me as slightly tortured. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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does she celebrate every season? it's fun in Kinder, but she's a grown up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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Ha, I always thought "impending" had a bad or dangerous connotation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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+1 "impending doom" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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The impending doom that is summer in NYC. Maybe "celebrated" was the wrong word choice. Should have been "upcoming." [ Reply | More
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Working for that celery stick would make me feel more than slightly tortured. [ Reply | More
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More importantly, why are you signed up for these e-mails and why do you read them? [ Reply | More
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That's an excellent question and I don't even remember when I signed up or why. Feels like I've been getting them forever. On the other hand, I don't have many sources for recipes using the dust of poor people and Fiji water, so I probably should keep on keeping on. :) [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What do you put in your lunch salad? Getting bored with my combos but also would like to keep it low cal. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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baked salmon... just had it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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chicken, avocado always (i need it to make the salad interesting), shallots, beans (chickpeas or black beans), shredded carrots. I'm a sucker for cheese too. If i'm at home, i'll often make a yogurt dressing so I feel like it's a creamy dressing but it's actually healthy. [ Reply | More
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What kind of dressing do you get (when not at home)? [ Reply | More
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if i go to just salad (near my office), i'll often do the fat free ranch which is low cal. I would check your options. Oil & vinegar can be quite high! [ Reply | More
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salmon, avocado, peanuts/walnuts/pecans, sunflower seeds, finely diced celery for crunch, artichoke hearts, craisins. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Gah! How ridiculous is it that a size 34B bust can't find a swimsuit with decent support?! 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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althleta [ Reply | More
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thank you, haven't tried there yet. [ Reply | More
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I just found the best suit there--was so excited about the support! [ Reply | More
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Victoria's Secret [ Reply | More
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What are you trying to support there? Pancakes? [ Reply | More
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this - how much support does 34B's need? [ Reply | More
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Np you're both idiots. [ Reply | More
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this [ Reply | More
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np: maybe they need emotional support? [ Reply | More
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trust me, the string triangle tops do not work. [ Reply | More
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Tell that to my DDDs. [ Reply | More
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I'll whisper it to them ;) [ Reply | More
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Get nice and close. [ Reply | More
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Anything with an underwire should support. [ Reply | More
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Vba [ Reply | More
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S/O Who makes good quality bras for smaller women? 32B here. [ Reply | More
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Freya and Fantasie make good bra-sized bathing suits. [ Reply | More
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Look up bra-sized cups. There are tons of options and you can try them at various places around the city. Intimacy, Linda the bra lady are 2 of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on celexa? How does it make you feel? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I was on it. Worked fab with no side effects. [ Reply | More
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^^had to go up to 60 mg to get the full effect. [ Reply | More
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OP-thanks... I am on week 2 and just increased form 10 to 20 mg. So far just feeling meh. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] How much do you pay your Nanny an hour? Thanks. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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$25/hr [ Reply | More
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ok nanny. you must be the same one that told the op of the other post she had to pay for 4+ weeks vacation. [ Reply | More
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And I'm worth every penny and vacation day, thank you very much. A Grand a week is worth it. [ Reply | More
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don't forget to ask for all the Fiji water you need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:59 PM Flag
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I love how you assume this is a nanny posting and not just a random troll. Not to mention there are plenty of people who really do pay this much. It's well above standard, but hardly unheard of. [ Reply | More
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np. Is this 25/hr on the books, or off the books? [ Reply | More
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$20 an hr, also helps with lite housework. [ Reply | More
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17.50/hr 25 hrs a week [ Reply | More
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$20/hour part time [ Reply | More
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$18/hour. [ Reply | More
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PSP has an annual survey, which s pretty good. Look it up. [ Reply | More
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$18 [ Reply | More
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I posted a while back that my Mexican mom friend pays her nanny 10/hour, plus she does housework and cooking. To my surprise, a woman responded that she paid her nanny 12/hour. Both in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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We paid our nanny $13/hour on the books, we live in Manhattan. The nanny had a green card, and a couple good references, but no formal childcare training. [ Reply | More
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We paid $14/hour in Manhattan. On the books. Ours had good references too, but no training. Her take home pay was about 12.33 per hour. [ Reply | More
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FT nanny gets $17/hr plus metro card and insurance. Occasional sitter gets $18/hour. [ Reply | More
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$15ph [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Anyone here really hold to the no tv/video/screens until age 2 rule by the APA? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:34 PM Flag
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We're trying. Don't have a tv so that makes it easier, and only one dc. I think these "rules" get way more difficult with more than one child. [ Reply | More
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what about iphone apps for kids? those are banned too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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Me, but tv is not a big part of our life. We are out and about types [ Reply | More
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what about iphone apps and laptops? [ Reply | More
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Are you asking about my life? I don't have any iPhone apps. I do have a laptop. My child doesn't have either. [ Reply | More
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There's a rule? [ Reply | More
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Guidelines [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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the apa doesn't rule in our house; i do. that said, no screens until 3 was my rule and we stuck to it. [ Reply | More
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OK, but there was a less annoying way of saying that. [ Reply | More
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ITA!! If she wasn't "CEO of Smith household", she could have found a better way to say that. [ Reply | More
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noted. [ Reply | More
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No! DS started watching Sesame Street when he was about 1yo. Whatever works for your family! [ Reply | More
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same here! ovejita was his favorite. [ Reply | More
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I tried with my first but then he got a bad stomach flu at 20mos and I gave in because he was couch ridden for days. Didn't bother with #2, we are always out and doing something so TV in downtime does not bother me. We only have one iPad so they don't use it much, they just end up fighting [ Reply | More
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We do it, though we also don't offer screen time after age 2. ILs do, but that's just occasionally. [ Reply | More
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Not a total ban, but my oldest saw only two or three 30-minute cartoons a week until she was about 3, and my youngest doesn't see much more than that. TV isn't as interesting to them as other things they like to do. [ Reply | More
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Why do people think TV is so bad... I get it if your LMC and parking your one year old in front of the tv all day, but for most on ub a few shows a week isn't going to hurt your snowflakes chance of getting HYP. fwiw, my 7 month old isn't even interested in it of I turn it on for my 3 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] our nanny is taking 2 weeks vacation in a few weeks (for a family event). We are not going away at that time, but plan to take a week ourselves over the summer (and possibly more) + will likely go away later. I know i'm a fool for not having a firm contract in place, but how much would you pay or not pay. Over 4 weeks paid vacation seems extreme to me, especially since I don't get that myself, but we never lay anything out. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Did you agree to paid vacation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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you have to pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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why? actually when we discussed initially (verbally, not written), she said we would take vacation when we do. We generally take at least 3 weeks so it's a good deal and if she needs a day off here and there, it's no issue. Last week, she took an extra week and we did not pay. This time b/c it's family-related i feel a little weird, but it's NOT a tragedy (instead, a happy event) and 2 weeks is a lot of time so clearly difficult for us (we both work) and i'm very conflicted. [ Reply | More
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last year (not week) [ Reply | More
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You need to talk to her now - say 2 or 3 weeks paid vacation and that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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Do you expect her to take vacation only when you are on vacation? I don't have a nanny but somehow it seems unfair that you would get to decide the two weeks she is allowed to take vacation. I would think you would pay her on days when she is scheduled and avail ale even if you don't need her, unless you consider her an hourly employee. In that case, no paid vacation anyway. [ Reply | More
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that is what SHE suggested to us initially which is really great. She is very flexible with her schedule which was very important to us. I have always been flexible with days off here and there (and don't make her make up the time), but 2 weeks is a long period especially when we are also likely to take that amount this summer alone. [ Reply | More
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np. Seems like yo have a good relationship with her, why don't you sit down and come up with the vacation policy? Like a post-nup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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if you value her flexibility, you should mirror that. Although I think if you're both working and you have to make alternate child care plans, then you don't have to pay. [ Reply | More
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i do mirror it -- if you needs the AM off or to leave early, or even full days here and there, I always give it. but yes, we are both working and need alternate plans for this period. [ Reply | More
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np. I think that you need to tell her exactly how many days she has of vacation. Stipulate that at least 5 days of that has to coincide with your vacations - my employer (I'm not a nanny) does this, and I have to take between Christmas and New Years off. So when you're on vacation and she's out of vacation days, lend her out to a friend or make her organize dc's closet or something. [ Reply | More
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this would only take a few hours [ Reply | More
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I think 3 paid weeks is over the top generous. Just tell her soon. [ Reply | More
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thanks. That's what i was thinking, just needed to hear it from someone else. I don't think she necessarily expects more but we just never had the conversation this time around. [ Reply | More
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I think so two. I used to give my au pair one week when she wanted, one when I wanted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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and if you love her and don't want a fight, make the policy start next year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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This issue isn't the number of weeks of vaction, it's the timing. She should be able to take vacation when she wants. Or as most people do, they spell it out, usually one week of her choice and one week of your choice. Convince yourself you are being fair if you want, but you aren't. Your choice to take vacation at a different time than the nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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She gets more vacation than most people and it was her suggestion (not ours) to take vacation when we do b/c she does not have many obligations outside of work so can be flexible. I would not have suggested this set up otherwise, and would have probably done the 1 week us/1 week you but since it was her suggestion and technically she gets more time this way, i did not argue it. Convince YOURSELF that i'm being cruel all you want, but our relationship isn't like that. Also, if this was one week, i'd probably let it go, but it's 2 weeks. If i could have moved my vacation to coincide with this time, i would have, but i can't because of work obligations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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I think when she talked to you about her two weeks with family, you should have said something. That is rather a long vacation for her to take when you're not going to be away, especially when she had previously agreed (verbally) to take vacation when you do. That said, if she's been with you for awhile and this is likely a one time thing, I'd just pay her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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thanks. That is helpful advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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Unless you have agreed for paid vacation time you do not need to pay her. We offer our nanny one weeks paid vacation per year, anything over that is unpaid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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Anyone? I'm desperate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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Is there a number you can call? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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maybe. I was just hoping for some advice here. I know a lot of people have recommended the regimen. I would too--my skin is really clearing up--just wondering how others handle the dryness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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Clinique Moisture Surge gel is amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Recommendations for a relatively economical zip around wallet? I've been looking at Kate Spade & Tory Burch, but nothing really jumps out at me. Thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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Cwonder? Fun colors although not the same quality as the other two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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Hobo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:42 PM Flag
[ - ] HCHS PTA meeting last night, over 27% Ivy placement this year. 13 kids in a class of 198 got into Yale!! 37 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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what is HCHS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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Hunter college high school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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It is cause hunter accepts children based on iq test scores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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It is because they are a highly motivated and bright group of kids who worked really hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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Hard work plus iq. Do not pretend that low iq hard workers can make it in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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Yes, but many parents here would say that their high iq kids did not get in because too many Asian prepped for the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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LOL slackers... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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The HS test is not an IQ test but more like a SAT test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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Half the class got in in k with iq test come on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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50 out of 200+ is not half the class. Not sure you'd pass HCHS Kindergarten math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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Lots of lower iq kids go to the tt privates but hunter is strictly high iq [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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who cares again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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All the TT parents on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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Hunter kids r smarter than tt kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:22 PM Flag
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Can they spell "are"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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true. but these tt parents think their kids got in b/c of their smarts... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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Congrats to them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:22 PM Flag
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Meritocracy baby!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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Getting into Hunter means getting the best education in New York, FOR FREE. There oughta be a law! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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What kind of law? for what reason? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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Best for one is not best for another [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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My kid's high school is pretty great, and it's also free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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What? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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Hunter kids probably have the highest IQ scores (b/c school selects based on scores, and it gets first dibs, earlier than stuyvesant). It's not the 'best' school, though. I hope you realize that how 'good' a school is may possibly have something to do with teachers, facility, and curriculum. Hunter's charm is that it's free and is branded as elite. But your better private schools are probably, objectively, at least as 'good', educationally, as Hunter. Just not as selective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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np - The problem with Hunter is that there are kids who get in young who, in the end, don't belong there as much as some who get shut out. But it doesn't really matter all that much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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I went to Hunter and my DF went to Brearley and I can say definitively that she had a better MS and HS education. I did, however, enjoy more pressure, homework, and lousy teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:51 PM Flag
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I personally know 8 Yale grads who are, and have been, chronically unemployed! IJS!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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same here! but imho they did a very bad job at selecting their area of studies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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That nicely puts them right behind Spence, Chapin, Trinity, Collegiate, Dalton, HM and Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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that's assuming all things being equal... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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yes -- i am just looking at the matriculationstats stats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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those numbers are OLD..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:01 PM Flag
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parents are up $120K plus though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:59 PM Flag
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prove it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Yes, but all those Hunter parents have an extra 250K in their pockets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:01 PM Flag
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