When I was younger I was privately educated as were most of my friends. Now we all have children and almost all of them have decided to send their children to state schools. Whilst for most of them it was a question of money, for others it really wasn't: they believe that every child should have the same educational opportunities and if parents like them start giving their kids exclusive treatment then the system won't work. Some of these parents chose local 'outstanding' state schools, but one couple with enough money to buy every private school in town admirably chose their worst local state school and work hard to improve it.
I listen to these stories with interest, sometimes admiration but mostly respect for their choices & views.
So it's with some alarm, now we have chosen a private school for our son, do discover the hatred this decision engenders. Private education has, it would seem, become taboo.
So here's my question: is it morally right for people to get angry with parents who privately educate their children?
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DoMyBest · 11/04/2014 06:24
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11/04/2014 08:30
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