Club'nBabySeals
Where are my pants?
If money were not an issue, which type of schooling would you choose for your children, and why?
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kwillia
n/a
An assumption would have to be made that you are talking about schooling available to our area... so I have based my vote on that assuption.
I married into a large family with many nieces and nephews who attended either public, private or a combination of both for their schooling. Based on my discussions and observations, I chose public schooling for my children.
I married into a large family with many nieces and nephews who attended either public, private or a combination of both for their schooling. Based on my discussions and observations, I chose public schooling for my children.
PJumper
New Member
Public Schools
My kids attended public schools and they are doing well (not on drugs, got decent grades and still well manered). I don't believe in artificially shielding my children from the reality of life. We cannot watch them 24/7 so we just "talk" to them on any issues before a street lawyer gives them another version (normally false, incomplete or bias).
My kids attended public schools and they are doing well (not on drugs, got decent grades and still well manered). I don't believe in artificially shielding my children from the reality of life. We cannot watch them 24/7 so we just "talk" to them on any issues before a street lawyer gives them another version (normally false, incomplete or bias).
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hborror
Guest
public because I am zoned for really good schools.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
I voted...
...public because that is what I did.
This is going to ruffle some feathers because the PC answer is "I want excellence for my kid" but, if every single kid went to THE BEST school and got THE BEST education and graduated FIRST in their class, where would we be?
I'm all for excellence and I hope everyone strives for the best THEY can be and helps their kid do the same but, there's a lot of different lives out there and a lot of different ways to live them. Not all of them require THE BEST.
Learning to think is all I'm really after and you can learn that sans the BEST education money can buy.
...public because that is what I did.
This is going to ruffle some feathers because the PC answer is "I want excellence for my kid" but, if every single kid went to THE BEST school and got THE BEST education and graduated FIRST in their class, where would we be?
I'm all for excellence and I hope everyone strives for the best THEY can be and helps their kid do the same but, there's a lot of different lives out there and a lot of different ways to live them. Not all of them require THE BEST.
Learning to think is all I'm really after and you can learn that sans the BEST education money can buy.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
It really does depend on your schooling zone. If I still lived in MD and my kids were zoned for Carver or GMHS, I'd either move or send them to private schools.
kwillia
n/a
One does not need to go to a private school to be given opportunity to reach "EXCELLENCE". I have two nieces in Leonardtown High School that will be taking college math courses next year because they've already completed everything the high school has to offer. They will be doing this as a service provided by the public school system. The public school system recognized their aptitude and nurtured it along beginning in elementary and then through middle and high school. They will graduate next year with several college credits already under their belt.Larry Gude said:
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Yes they do...
...and you pointed out why; there is only so much a public school can offer.
Yes, the kids can excel, but it is limited.
kwillia said:
...and you pointed out why; there is only so much a public school can offer.
Yes, the kids can excel, but it is limited.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
No...
...you missed my point; public schools do not have the resources and programs to match private schooling. They can do a fantastic jog with what they have but it is still not and can not be what is available privately.
You spelled curriculum wrong which is funny in context of this thread.
kwillia said:
...you missed my point; public schools do not have the resources and programs to match private schooling. They can do a fantastic jog with what they have but it is still not and can not be what is available privately.
You spelled curriculum wrong which is funny in context of this thread.
kwillia
n/a
I fail to see your point. I don't see where you have been able to point out what a private school can offer that a public school can't. They only thing I am aware of is less students per class, but the curriculum is the same. BTW, I know how to spell it. I just mis-typed it. Please forgive me as I am a product of the public school system and they were only ever able to get me to 85 wpm in typing class.Larry Gude said:...you missed my point; public schools do not have the resources and programs to match private schooling. They can do a fantastic jog with what they have but it is still not and can not be what is available privately.
You spelled curriculum wrong which is funny in context of this thread.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Larry Gude said:...you missed my point; public schools do not have the resources and programs to match private schooling. They can do a fantastic jog with what they have but it is still not and can not be what is available privately.
You spelled curriculum wrong which is funny in context of this thread.
I'm not concered about running in public schools.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
That's because...
...you're not educated enough to understand me.
No one is. There isn't that much education in the world. Public or private.
kwillia said:I fail to see your point. I don't see where you have been able to point out what a private school can offer that a public school can't. They only thing I am aware of is less students per class, but the curriculum is the same. BTW, I know how to spell it. I just mis-typed it. Please forgive me as I am a product of the public school system and they were only ever able to get me to 85 wpm in typing class.
...you're not educated enough to understand me.
No one is. There isn't that much education in the world. Public or private.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Ok...
...but it's spelled write.
cattitude said:
...but it's spelled write.
