Is Private School or Public School Better?
Choosing a school for your child can be an incredibly challenging decision to make. One of the top questions we receive is whether or not we would send our own children to the schools we have worked at. We spend today’s episode unpacking the considerations we deem most important when searching for the right fit for your child and how to tackle this weighty decision. We share some of the lessons we’ve learned from our professional experiences, and anchor our conversation in the guiding question of what you value most. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how to get the right support for your child’s development based on who you want to see them become. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
[0:02:12] Today’s topic: the frequently asked question of whether public or private schools are better.
[0:04:28] What the conversation ultimately comes down to: values.
[0:05:59] A developmental perspective on public versus private.
[0:06:59] Questions to ask yourself to determine which option is best for your child’s education.
[0:09:16] Differences between the public and private settings.
[0:10:05] Support and accommodations at public versus private schools.
[0:14:00] Social considerations for public and private education.
[0:14:39] The implications of private school hand-holding in tertiary education.
[0:16:30] A powerful question for any parent to answer.
[0:16:55] Acknowledge that we are using a binary of public and private to talk about the full spectrum of schools.
[0:18:44] Trusting in your child’s resilience.
[0:22:58] Considering the financial aid route in private schooling.
[0:27:20] Meredith answers the question of whether she would consider sending her child to one of the schools she has worked at.
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