Reminds me of the reverse. In 1963 I passed a competitive examination and was awarded a scholarship to Bradford Boys Grammar School I was only 11yrs old and didn't understand the situation fully. My parents decided to emigrate to the US and I never attended.
A few years ago, I met a retired Biology teacher from school located not too far from Bradford (Batley Grammar School where Joseph Priestly had attended). I happened to mention to him what had happened to me. He told me that Bradford Grammar School is one of the best private schools in Britain and was shocked that I had not attended.
All these years, I had been completely unaware of the significance of this lost opportunity. When I brought it up with my parents, it was obvious they had given it virtually no thought when considering whether to emigrate or not. They barely even remembered that I was going to attend the school.
So much for valuing education.

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