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Is that really news, or "counter-intuitive" ? I have lived in several countries and always observed that, irrespective of the political views, people try to fl

Is that really news, or "counter-intuitive" ? I have lived in several countries and always observed that, irrespective of the political views, people try to flee poor areas when they can, and try to have their kids put in good schools when they can. This is particularly funny in the case of left-wing politicians paying extras bucks to have their kids in elitists white schools with strong discipline, while advocating "diversity" for the other kids when they are interviewed on TV at night.

gloryjulio 3y ago
I have never seen non competitive elite class parents regardless they are left or right or races. When it comes to children, all bets are off and the only action is to send the children to the best school that's available
lotsofpulp 3y ago
> This is particularly funny in the case of left-wing politicians paying extras bucks to have their kids in elitists white schools with strong discipline, while advocating "diversity" for the other kids when they are interviewed on TV at night. There is nothing wrong with advocating for a society wide rule change, but still playing the game according to the current rules.
- ljsprague 3y ago
  We suspect they don't really want the society wide rule change though.
- kjkjadksj 3y ago
  They aren't playing the game by the rules in this example, they entirely misunderstand the game which shows their biases. The kid with two wealthy parents in a functional household is going to do well in life wherever they get their k-12. Sending them to private school signals you bought into racial fears over actual logic of what factors actually contribute towards these differential outcomes we see among public and private schools.
  - lotsofpulp 3y ago
    Having the right parents is one factor. Having the right peers is another. You are the company you keep. One of the big problems with public schools right now is disruptive/slow students not being kicked out/remediated, hampering good students’ learning.
    - kjkjadksj 3y ago
      I think people really overweigh k-12 on outcomes anyhow. Thats never the difference maker, what you specialize in college certainly can be though. And you can be sure that the child of a wealthy person will be going to college no matter where they go.

gloryjulio 3y ago

I have never seen non competitive elite class parents regardless they are left or right or races. When it comes to children, all bets are off and the only action is to send the children to the best school that's available

lotsofpulp 3y ago

> This is particularly funny in the case of left-wing politicians paying extras bucks to have their kids in elitists white schools with strong discipline, while advocating "diversity" for the other kids when they are interviewed on TV at night. There is nothing wrong with advocating for a society wide rule change, but still playing the game according to the current rules.

ljsprague 3y ago
We suspect they don't really want the society wide rule change though.
kjkjadksj 3y ago
They aren't playing the game by the rules in this example, they entirely misunderstand the game which shows their biases. The kid with two wealthy parents in a functional household is going to do well in life wherever they get their k-12. Sending them to private school signals you bought into racial fears over actual logic of what factors actually contribute towards these differential outcomes we see among public and private schools.
- lotsofpulp 3y ago
  Having the right parents is one factor. Having the right peers is another. You are the company you keep. One of the big problems with public schools right now is disruptive/slow students not being kicked out/remediated, hampering good students’ learning.
  - kjkjadksj 3y ago
    I think people really overweigh k-12 on outcomes anyhow. Thats never the difference maker, what you specialize in college certainly can be though. And you can be sure that the child of a wealthy person will be going to college no matter where they go.