Quote Originally Posted by harcohorns View Post
I wasn't making any assumptions or trying to make a point.. I was just simply posing a question to the forum for debate..

Obviously I weighed the pros and cons and made a decision to send my kids to private school but I also know that is what worked for us.. I also know for many folks public is the best choice so I would never pander or try and convince someone one is better than the other..

I also agree with AACounty that ultimately its up the individual kid and what they make of their opportunities.. All we can do as parents or educators is get them there it is up to them what they do when there..

I also know there are many ways to get there and it really doesn't matter what high school or socio-economic background or athletic prowess your kid has or is from if your kid is self motivated enough and sets his or her goals on getting to college there's tons of ways to get money , pell grants , all kinds of scholarships, loans heck if all else fails they can join the National Guard and give up 1 weekend a month and get money for school...

I have never said that Privates are better for everyone than publics. I would never say that because I don't believe that. Just like I don't believe that Gilman is for everyone.