Should Mr. Obama send his daughters to public school?

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by darling1

they should find the best school that could meet their academic needs and one that can handle some of the nuances that go with being children of politicians

This is the central matter. If the school they select is public, private or parochial, it should have no bearing on his policy decisions only what he and Michelle feel is right for THIER childrern as INDIVIDUALS.

Obama has never advocated disbanning public schools or freezing out private schools. He wants to make sure that each and every parent has the same choice as he and Michelle are excercising.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by darling1

has this question been considered by other president's families? why should it be a consideration for the Obamas.

as someone said, the girls already attend private school. personally they should continue that tradition. they should find the best school that could meet their academic needs and one that can handle some of the nuances that go with being children of politicians

Ditto.

[BlessedOne04]

The Obama children currently attend a private school that is one of the best so there would be no reason to change them into a public school setting. Protection aside, because they will have that anyway, I think that any parent wants the best education for their children. If they feel that private is the best way then private school it is.

[theMorningStar]

There's no way that President Obama's daughters should attend anything but an extremely secure and amazing private school. Not just for their safety sake, but too, children who are born and raised around financial wealth, who tend to be exposed to the presences of entertainers and politicians, etc., would be able to handle to a greater degree, having the First Daughters as schoolmates.

[Langox510x]

I think they should have the right to choose much like any other American. Whatever they feel is best for their daughters.