We chose a small private secondary for dd as she was anxious about the move to the large but very good local secondary.
This decision was based on the cosy, friendly atmosphere of the school and the fact that our anxious dd felt at home there. I put aside my mild ideological objections to private school and chose the option that 'felt right' for dd.
Dd is now about to go into year 8. She is popular, happy and has plenty of friends. However, she has started to express concerns about the materialistic/ boastful/ spoilt / 'brand obsessed' attitudes of some of her friends. She said that she feels that her school is like a little bubble, and not like the 'real world'. She says she feels that she's still at primary school and is envious of those who have made the 'proper' transition to secondary. Tbh, I'm proud of dd for her insight into this and am starting to have similar concerns myself.
The dilemma? Should we change schools? And what school should we choose for her younger sibling? ( the sibling would be better suited to the state rather than the rather twee private school). Dd can be a bit addicted to drama and tends to have a 'grass may be greener' attitude to life. So I feel that I need to treat the situation with caution and not make a rash judgement.
Dh has the attitude that private school is somehow 'better' so I think he would be reluctant to move her.
Any advice/ thoughts?
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