I do believe connections and family support are extremely important, and do make a difference in our kids lives, but I can also tell you that, from my kids experience, (two of whom graduated Ivy) as well some of their friends who did also, their degrees have also heavily contributed to their success.
As was mentioned, attending schools like LJ Country Day, Bishop’s, etc., don’t hurt either, and, of course, many who attend other schools and colleges may do equally as well, but I can only speak from the experiences of my own kids and their friends.
Diplomas in and of themselves are just pieces of paper, but, when properly utilized, their practical value can translate into millions of dollars. That’s not to say a few won’t “make it” in the world without them, but the stats show those individuals are few and far between.
All of these decisions are predicated on what your kids want to do with their lives, and everyone can roll the dice for their kids as they choose, but in the “new world” of global competition, imo, kids need every advantage they can possibly get. As a friend commented on this topic, “Why send someone to war without weapons?”
