Do you think going to a strict private school helps a childs behavior?
I've noticed an impressive change in attitude especially in mine after they were pulled from public school and put into a very traditional Christian school.
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There are Christian schools and then there are Christian schools. Some are a nightmare and almost as bad as the government schools. I went to Catholic schools K-12.But, most important was high school -- an all-girls (gender segregated schools are best at this age --even the progressives in the Department of Education have been forced to admit this)traditional Catholic school with a classical liberal curriculum https://similarworlds.com/5-Education/767985-What-is-a-classical-liberal-education I can not recommend that enough! My kids are in the same type of schools. The only difference is they no longer have the paddle --which is a shame.
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beckychandler · F
Kathryn05 · 41-45, F
@beckychandler: Can't argue with the truth! Those really are the best kind of Christian schools
Mguinm · 51-55, F
@beckychandler I agree with you some are as bad as public schools. The kids were brutal to me in both Christian and public schools but the education I dearly loved and the teachers were great.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Might help get them away from the students who act out because their parents don't set boundaries or rules. I just had to tell a boy he couldn't play with the one I'm raising...he used foul language, chased him when he got off the bus and then kicked & hit him and kept acting aggressive. He's bragged about breaking another child's nose and threatening kids with a pocketknife. I think he has a mother who doesn't care.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
@Adogslife: That is painting with an awfully broad brush. Based on the areas I've lived in, "dramatically better prepared for college" is just not true.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@luckranger71: that is possible. Affluent areas often have dramatically better public school systems than poorer areas. The education systems in some states are consistently better than others. Your odds of a good public education increase dramatically in the northeast.
We live close to the MA border. The MA public schools were rated #1 in the country. We also border CT, #6 in the country. But we live in RI. The public schools just suck. It's important to be honest. Good students and parents exist everywhere. Good public schools don't. They pale in comparison to the education offered at the top private schools
Yes, attentive parents of motivated students can beat the public school system. But, that system is still designed, today, to teach to the lowest common denominator.
Public schools are also "forced" to accept both students and behaviors that private schools will not.
We live close to the MA border. The MA public schools were rated #1 in the country. We also border CT, #6 in the country. But we live in RI. The public schools just suck. It's important to be honest. Good students and parents exist everywhere. Good public schools don't. They pale in comparison to the education offered at the top private schools
Yes, attentive parents of motivated students can beat the public school system. But, that system is still designed, today, to teach to the lowest common denominator.
Public schools are also "forced" to accept both students and behaviors that private schools will not.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@Kathryn05: Kathryn, the only true advantage of public school is the appearance of being free. In reality, somewhere between $11-19,000 is spent in tax dollars per year, per student.
Logically, there's a direct correlation between the amount spent and the likelyhood of a good education. What has happened over the past 30 years is that the cost of education publicly has risen 300%, adjusted for inflation, and the students' performances are flat to falling nationally and dramatically falling internationally.
If parents had the choice to invest their tax dollars where they felt their children would get a better education, the cost of a private education would rise incredibly. Few motivated students would choose public education. You'd simply have rampant disintermediation.
Logically, there's a direct correlation between the amount spent and the likelyhood of a good education. What has happened over the past 30 years is that the cost of education publicly has risen 300%, adjusted for inflation, and the students' performances are flat to falling nationally and dramatically falling internationally.
If parents had the choice to invest their tax dollars where they felt their children would get a better education, the cost of a private education would rise incredibly. Few motivated students would choose public education. You'd simply have rampant disintermediation.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@Kathryn05: absolutely 100% true 👍🏻 I just went from growing up in CT to moving to RI. Talk about culture shock! It really should just get sucked into MA for being so politically corrupt and educationally incompetent. 😉
Kathryn05 · 41-45, F
@crossproduct: I can see that happening too. It takes a strong school environment and a strict and loving home life to get the best out of a school like that. With mine they don't have the space to live that kind of double life!
Mguinm · 51-55, F
It can help. In my case the Christian school ended up being worse. I was picked on endlessly by mean girls!
strictwithcp · 41-45, M
@Kathryn05 Only a scolding?
Pop0159 · 61-69, M
It has its advantages and many students thrive on the structure, rules, and consequences .. .. .. the true key to good parenting is finding what works with your children and family .. .. ..
CathyUK · 56-60, F
It certainly did for me but I was not exactly rebellious. I wouldn't have dared not behave.
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
Depends on the child. I've seen the opposite take place.
InvaderNice · 26-30, M
I think it may, yes.
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TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP
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