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To feel pleased that neighbour’s kids are being pulled out of private school?

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grengat · 26/06/2024 20:07

I am friends ish with my neighbour and I do feel very conflicted about this. Since we moved in 5 years ago we have had it ALL about her son’s education. How he’s doing so well, on the path to a brilliant future, all the sports he’s doing… every time we see her she manages to mention something about the bloody school! We could never afford it and she knows this. Anyway… turns out he won’t be going back after Christmas and they are looking round state schools this week. I feel great about it. Finally my kids are on a level playing field with this kid and I am glad it’s happened. Think I just need a safe space to say it as obviously can’t IRL!

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Comedycook · 26/06/2024 20:09

Fair enough. I'd probably feel the same.

AlpineSue · 26/06/2024 20:09

It sounds as if your neighbours have had some bad luck and possible financial troubles. And their child is upset and going through a hard time. And you are (a) pleased about it and (b) boasting about that online. You don't sound very nice.

LadyFeatheringt0n · 26/06/2024 20:09

I know what you mean op
Its not about the DC, its about the boasting parent getting their comeuppance.

Theimpossiblegirl · 26/06/2024 20:09

Personally I don't take pleasure in other people's difficulties. They must have been overstretching themselves. I'd have found their smugness annoying too but the upheaval must be hard for the kid.

TudorClock · 26/06/2024 20:09

You sound nice

WindowViper · 26/06/2024 20:09

What an utterly unpleasant thing to say.

LateNightReads · 26/06/2024 20:09

You sound jealous

BigCroc · 26/06/2024 20:08

Says a lot about you and not much about her tbh

sevsal · 26/06/2024 20:08

I feel great about it.

That's really weird and the 'adult' level you talk about is something you are missing.

ShrinkingEveryDay · 26/06/2024 20:08

😳😳 wow!

grengat · 26/06/2024 20:08

Sorry should add.. conflicted as I know son is gutted about it. But I’m pleased on an adult to adult level with his mum!!

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