01-04-2012, 10:36 AM
(01-04-2012, 01:20 AM)Cracker Wrote: Funny thing, most kids will behave if you expect them to behave. The ones who won't shouldn't be in the same room with the other kids.
I really liked the way you put this. I think it's spot on.
My oldest son was 9 when his mom and I went through our divorce, and I know it tore him up inside.
He went through a few rough years in public schools.
Honestly, the best thing that happened to him (and me) was my current wife. She worked at a Catholic High School and got him in for his high school years. He went 9-12 and has surprised me with how well he adjusted and has turned out to be a mature young man with a bright future.
The difference maker I believe were the expectations that the school put on him. It was up to him to sink or swim. He didn't know any of those kids before getting there, and really became a big part of his class.
I'd love to put my two younger ones in private school. We'll see how it goes.