Private school to Public school...
By nita04
@nita04 (268)
Philippines
May 1, 2016 9:24pm CST
My grandsons are studying in a private school but because of the constant increase in tuition I have decided to transfer them to a public school. I have inform the parents but they are reluctant to transfer the kids. But what is the difference, for me that depends on the pupil. Any advise?
2 people like this
3 responses
@toniganzon (77121)
• Philippines
2 May 16
i went to the University of the Philippines and it's a public school. My son goes to ATeneo. Why did I choose that for him, It's because i don't trust public schools near our area. I don't think it depends on the student. This is the Philippines, there's a big difference between a public school especially in rural areas than private schools. but then again, it depends on your location.
1 person likes this
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
2 May 16
Yes that was the argument of my daughter, but I could see the savings we can have, but honestly, I prefer them to be in a private school. It is the financial aspect that I am looking into.
@yukimori (10192)
• United States
2 May 16
As the parents, they should have final say in where the kids go to school. Unfortunately, when we're unable to pay for private school tuition, sometimes we have to make sacrifices and send them to a public school instead.
That aside, is there a possibility of compromising here? Can the parents take over and pay the increased costs above what you've been paying, so you don't have to keep paying more for them to attend?
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
3 May 16
Actually, we share all the expenses in everything. But for this coming school year, the school notified, as for the increase in tuition fees. It is really very hard to compromise with good education. I don't know if I am being practical or what!
@yukimori (10192)
• United States
3 May 16
@nita04 Personally, I really think it boils down to what's best for the child(ren). If the public school is providing an education equal to the private school, and the kids don't mind the difference, that's one thing. But if the public school can't meet the kids' needs (like the public school that my daughter went to this year), something needs to change. Sometimes it's worth trying things, but it's good to have a backup plan in case they don't work out.
We're putting our kindergartner back into private school next year... there simply isn't any other option when the school she's at now can't meet her needs as a student. There's more to education than simply learning to read and write and to recite facts. Kids need to be able to develop the critical thinking skills and learn how to put their knowledge to practical use, too.
