This is very interesting. I do like to revisit my decisions... second guessing ahoy! I've been trying to limit that, thanks to cognitive therapy, etc!

cdfox-Can you expand on this below? I was starting to like the idea that the towns filled with MIT/Harvard/high-tech/bio-tech folks would have schools that might work better for a gifted kid (optimally gifted?), at least in part because of the skew in population.

Originally Posted by cdfox
There's a perception within the state that some of these communities are the cream of the crop places to live and suitable for gifted kids regardless. I would disagree however. Take a look. See what happens. Keep your eyes and mind open to alternatives.


We would like the cultural opportunities of being closer to the city, and ideally would like a train line near the house for commuting.