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I think that it is an individual preference on what type of school a parent sends their children to, even if that parent is a teacher in a public school. As a teacher, I have no preference about what type of school I will send my child to (when I have one). I do feel that it is a choice that will he made by me and my husband (when I get one).
I teach in a "private public" school. (It's a public school, but it's only for children with severe behavior problems.) I have gone my entire life through public schools and I have no problem with that. I also know people who have gone to private schools and the liked their experience. The opposite could have happened and those experiences could have been horrible. For me, the issue doesn't lie in whether the school is public or private, it lies in what kind of eduaction/experience will they receive.
I know that private schools tend to have more certified teachers, resources, smaller class sizes, etc., but will my child learn and thrive in that environment? I know that not all public schools have 100% certified teachers, resources, and classes may be larger, but does that mean that my child will be slighted?
It all comes down to preference. I personally like public schools (maybe because it's what I know), but I am open. If the school is fundamental to the eduactional and personal growth of my child, be it public or private, it has my vote.
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