The math studied is harder than that taught in the public schools. Is this "pampering"? Or is it sustained hard work leading to success?
Of course it's pampering. Tuition at those schools around here starts at $1,000 annually for a very basic package and goes up to $3,000. The kids may be tigered and working hard (hard enough to give them long-term misery in some cases). However, compared to kids whose parents don't have an extra $2,000 for after-school enrichment,
which is most parents, yes, they are absolutely pampered in the way that HowlerKarma was referring to.
I suspect that most of those kids also have stable lives in comfortable homes and lots of nutritious food. They probably have plenty of new clothing, toys, and electronic equipment. Many or most of them probably get to go on nice vacations every year.
So yes, from that perspective, they're pampered (and primped and hothoused).
