I find the arguments about public v. Private schools very fascinating since I grew up in, and graduated from a public school but my sisters go to private schools. It's a constant, classic family joke: which school is better, who's smarter, who will do better in life? Since we switched schools halfway through my siblings and my careers in school. I think there are many benefits to both schools systems. I think that I learned certain tools, and perspectives through going to a public school that my sisters may not learn tip they're much older. However, I think my sister's have learned certain values, and disciplines that I haven't yet, that will take an individual very far in life. It's hard to say whether one is better or worse. Honestly, I think it's very dependent upon the individual. Their families class status, their classroom and athletic performances, their test skills, and much more. I also think different private schools have different assists to offer. I think that many public school families assume private schools are all rich, snobs that don't want to help society grow, such as the author of this article:
http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2013/08/private_school_vs_public_school_only_bad_people_send_their_kids_to_private.html
However, coming from a family of no rich snobs, I can attest. I think my parents would love public schools to better, since both of them teach in public schools. But, my parents know my sister's personalities and know they would not succeed as much in a public school as they do in their private schools.
I have always wondered whether or not there was a direct correlation between a student going to a private or a public school, but never once did I stop to think that it may just depend on the child that is going to that school. Every student is different an as your parents have seen, they know what is best for their children. There is a large difference in these schools and I believe that while one may be better for others public school teaches things about life that private schools do not. Alas, whoever wrote that blog should just keep the negative opinion to themselves and allow students to pick where they want to go.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Kamry. I think it's had to place a value on education. Each student needs something different from their educational experience. While I think I did best in a public school, private schools offer valuable experiences as well.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very interesting debate. I went to a private school from kindergarden to eighth grade and then a public high school. I had the choice to go to the private high school but I choose not to because I didn't get along with people from my grade school. I often wonder if I would have been better off or if i would have failed out. I think the individual really does matter is this debate.
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