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courageous_liquid t1_j8tcx8e wrote

Reply to comment by DonQOnIce in parenting in Philadelphia by mrpeaceNunity

I left grad hospital after being there for nearly a decade almost specifically because there were too many children but I'm glad people are staying and making Philly a permanent spot to raise a kid.

I was betting that these people would move to the burbs as soon as their kid turned 2-3 but it looks like they doubled down and are really committed to raising their kids in grad hospital.

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DonQOnIce t1_j8tdz3s wrote

People in Grad Hospital probably have the money for private school. If I had a kid and could avoid the public schools, I would definitely not leave.

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courageous_liquid t1_j8tea45 wrote

The ones I know/talked to seemed pretty committed to the public schools. Along with the money these people have a lot more political clout and the ability to demand accountability from the schools.

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DonQOnIce t1_j8temd2 wrote

Honestly surprising to me but good to hear. That’s the way forward but I don’t blame people who take an individualistic approach for their children either.

I’m honestly glad I don’t want kids because navigating all these issues seems so tough.

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mrpeaceNunity OP t1_j8thhew wrote

The vast majority of us don't have money for private school.

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Ng3me t1_j8tspo0 wrote

People either have wild ideas about how much money people make or how much private schools cost. The number of people in these neighborhoods that can afford $20-$40k per kid for tuition year after year is tiny. Just because a house is over $400k doesn’t mean people making Bryce Harper money live in it.

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DonQOnIce t1_j8tyjeg wrote

The homes in that area are typically between 500k to 700k these days I believe but generally you’re right. I wasn’t thinking about people who bought long ago, inherited, or just stretched themselves thin with house budget. And good old inflation.

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