Here is a subject I can't figure out - we live in FL, and have 3 small kids, in probably one of the best school districts in Central FL (9/10 on Greatschools.com). However, nearly all my physician colleagues send their kids to private prep schools starting at pre-k, which I think is outrageous. My wife and I did ok and we went to public schools (i actually grew up in this district.)
There are some benefits to private school, including better teacher:student ratios and amenities, but major drawbacks which I think include insulation from the rest of the world.
I think it makes sense to see how things go, given the fact that thru High School, in today's dollars, the elementary/middle/high school education approaches 300k per child. To be honest, I can't even believe I am contemplating it, though my wife thinks its the best investment we could ever make for our kids. Since pretty much every MD I know is putting their kids in PVT, i wonder if I am just succumbing to peer pressure.
Am I crazy? What are your thoughts?
There are some benefits to private school, including better teacher:student ratios and amenities, but major drawbacks which I think include insulation from the rest of the world.
I think it makes sense to see how things go, given the fact that thru High School, in today's dollars, the elementary/middle/high school education approaches 300k per child. To be honest, I can't even believe I am contemplating it, though my wife thinks its the best investment we could ever make for our kids. Since pretty much every MD I know is putting their kids in PVT, i wonder if I am just succumbing to peer pressure.
Am I crazy? What are your thoughts?
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