How accurate is this for MumsNetters?

[kmo0416]

How accurate is it to say the average MumsNetter (who has children) will likely be very informed of the educational system and likely be one of those mums stereotyped for being pushy and wanting to get their kids into a grammar school or get into a private school and know about which universities to apply to etc?

Is it accurate because those who sign up to the platform are choosing to seek further information and opinions, whereas those who aren't bothered/ less educated/ no interest/ can't afford (whatever) wouldn't sign up and/or comment?

Well not if you spend all your time on AIBU!

Maybe more so if you go on the Education boards, I’ve learned a lot there.

Why are you asking?

I think not.

Though maybe yes for the average MNetter who uses the education boards.
The education boards are disproportionately London private school / grammar school mums. I make this claim based on number of threads about 'eg GCHS' without even full name of school or location and how many replies, compared with eg Manchester schools.

No interest in private schools or grammar schools, but yep otherwise I tick all those boxes and feel zero shame in it.

My child's well being and a successful transition to adult live is my responsibility and priority and I will do everything possible to help them. So visiting, researching, making sure they are properly prepared for applications and all boxes ticked is part of that from nursery to university.

My child also has significant SEN so that has required additional research, resources and help.

If other parents prefer to focus on other things or have no interest then that's their choice and nothing to do with me. If it makes me 'pushy'... yep, happy to wear that T Shirt.

The world would be a better place if all parents were actively involved - as we saw recently in the thread from a parent who seemed to be more interested in having yet another baby to the point that they had no clue what their eldest was even going to do post GCSE and had failed to enrol them anywhere... neglect in my book.

As posters above suggested, users who read posts on Education board are likely to be more involved in their children education on average.

I don't know what makes a 'pushy' parent, but in my case I am an immigrant so the board and discussions give me some insight into the system. Both DP and I come from families that prioritized education and had expectation of putting effort, so I can't imagine not being involved in some capacity when my child goes to school. I am not going to 'push' her to do certain things if she is not willing or capable, but I will do my best to facilitate her interests, whatever they might be.

That’s a long sentence.

I would consider myself appropriately informed about education and university given I have teens going through the process.

I’m ideologically opposed to private education and Scotland doesn't operate a grammar school system.

As to what constitutes an “average” MNer - you’ll have to ask Mumsnet Towers what their research shows for that.

Not pushing for grammar or private school here. I’m not fixated on Russell Group Universities and I don’t try to push my children to do additional work outside of school (except homework).

However I will make sure I can provide for them to go to university, will try my utmost to ensure they are independent and resilient. I will also help and guide them in career and course decisions where they want it.

I consider myself well-informed after years of exploring personal interests and experiences, as well as browsing platforms like Mumsnet, Reddit, and others.
My children attended preparatory school before transitioning to state school, and they also do online schooling with tutors, which are much cheaper than private school fees. This complements the state school curriculum and provides additional content. I neither push nor hover over my children.
I have no issue with paying for education; in fact, I fully support private education in any form, whether it’s physical, online, or through tutors, as long as it’s beneficial.
I support grammar schools, but I wouldn’t have my children attend them even if they were available where we live, as I dislike the process involved beforehand.
When it comes to universities, I’m pretty relaxed about it. If someone wants to go, they go, and if they don’t, they don’t. However, they should attend a local university that’s commutable by train and live at home. There are plenty of other ways to gain qualifications, find jobs, and earn good salaries without going to university while still living at home until the right time to move out.

That’s entirely accurate for me, except the “pushy” bit.