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11+ applications - dealing with other boasty parents!

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Notcontent · 17/10/2016 17:53

So I've already got another thread here about the competitive environment that North London is, and this brings me to another issue - other parents!

We are in islington so no grammar schools but heaps of people apply for the handful of selective state schools elsewhere that we are eligible to apply for. The results have started coming in and already I have had a few mums approach me to share the news of how well their DC have done. This will be repeated in February once the private school exams are over.

Any strategies for just brushing it off? Or just coming to terms with it?

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BertrandRussell · 18/10/2016 08:24

Just to warn you, my ds is in year 11, and last week I got a head tilting "And how is he doing?" in Morrisons!

Peanutbutterrules · 18/10/2016 08:19

There's nothing else for it I'm afraid. Smile - say well done then excuse yourself.

People should really keep this stuff for close friends and family, not the playground.

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Notcontent · 17/10/2016 23:59

Yes, I have been just smiling and saying how wonderful, etc. - through gritted teeth! Btw, I am not saying that there is anything wrong with sharing your dc's successes, but in this context it just gets a bit much.

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BertrandRussell · 17/10/2016 22:36

"Oh well done-that's wonderful!"
Repeat for the next 5 years.

admission · 17/10/2016 21:00

I do not believe in grammar schools so my child will be going to a comprehensive school, usually stops the conversation on their child's success or otherwise.

titchy · 17/10/2016 19:18

How about 'Oh that's great news you must be so proud'?

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