Hi.
I have 3DD. All state educated in junior school. Oldest two now happy, settled and thriving at private senior school. DD3 still at junior state school in her final year, and has struggled (like many) during lockdown with home schooling. I know she’s fallen behind, but there’s nothing more I can do. I am not an academic or a teacher myself. I know I have let her down. Due to these factors she failed the entrance test for private school. We live in an area where there is very little choice regarding schools both state and private. The only state school is one of the lowest performing schools in the county.
Now I have two dilemmas. Both horrible, and potentially hugely damaging. Do I;
A.) let DDS attend state school on her own and hope that she adapts to the situation and doesn’t feel resentment towards myself and her siblings.
B.) Remove siblings from private school and hope that they will have gained enough experience to be able to get good exam results, if they ever have the chance to sit exams again while they are in education. At the moment DD1 is on course to get As & some Bs in whatever pathetic and unfair alternative of qualifications they are offering this year.
I realise that life really isn’t always fair amongst siblings, and that Covid has ruined many, many lives. But this situation is hugely worrying. Potentially the psychological damage and bullying that this invites could stay with them for life.
I can’t move, I know that could have been an option but I am unable to do so. I sold everything I have to give DD the best chance in life.