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Are WUS parents slightly older?

10 replies

javaprogrammer · 16/06/2026 15:15

I visited quite a few school open days recently and one impression I got from WUS open day is that the parents look older on average.

Just my false impression or not?

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Era68 · 16/06/2026 18:16

Buhahahhahaha have you counted wrinkles?

Lovemykids29 · 17/06/2026 16:38

lol

KojaksLollipop · 17/06/2026 16:40

Older than whom?

Twilightstarbright · 17/06/2026 16:43

Most private school parents are older than average.

nearlylovemyusername · 17/06/2026 16:47

Private school parents tent to be a little bit older, WUS attracts a specific cohort of professional establish parents so this cohort is likely to be a bit older as well.

WUSstarter · 17/06/2026 16:49

Yes it seems so. Relative to the population certainly. To other similar schools I don’t know.

We are old-ish parents but quite normal for WUS.

Pistachiocake · 17/06/2026 16:52

The stereotype is private school parents are on average older, but might not look it because of taking care of themselves.

wombpaloumpba · 17/06/2026 16:54

What is a WUS school anyway

Charlieinthesun · 17/06/2026 21:37

Typical joke thread from deanstreet/javaprogrammer. No point engaging

javaprogrammer · 17/06/2026 23:36

@nearlylovemyusername AI gave a similar explanation, which makes sense

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