This is partly inspired by the current thread about not sending DC3 private. I have the opposite issue and have been thinking about how it might impact my other DCs.
DC3 has achieved a place at a private school for sixth form. We can afford it with the scholarship and bursary they are offering. However DC1 and DC2 went to state sixth form colleges. Might DC3 having this different experience impact all our relationships? I had previously thought not as I had offered all DC the opportunity to apply for private sixth form. DC1 didn't get a scholarship when they applied (different school to DC3) and DC2 didn't want to apply. They both really enjoyed their sixth form experience, DC2 did very well, DC1 less so but that was the choice of courses rather than college. Both DCs are now getting settled into careers/uni as young adults.
They haven't expressed any concerns during the whole process of DC3 applying and seem really pleased for them. I knew a friend at my state sixth form whose sibling had won a place at a boarding school and he wasn't bothered at all. Reading the other thread has made me a little worried about possible future resentments though- any thoughts?