I agree with Kelly, it depends on the child. However when choosing a school we choose between private schools and have moved our DD from one private school to another because the first was art/drama focused and her current one is more sports focused (her passion is athletics).
DH and I both attended public schools and were not happy with our educations. We were in huge classes, were bullied right under teachers noses and were never encouraged to succeed. We felt that there were many teachers just "baby sitting" and allowing children through the system because they just couldn't be bothered. Cutting down tall poppies were the order of the day. DH and I were well above average in most subjects but dumbed-down to fit in and avoid being teased. I felt in awe of the local private school girls. They seemed to enjoy going to school and the ones I knew were actually proud of their school... no way was any one "proud" of our schoolMy parents threatened to send me to the private school because my grades were falling and I agreed to it!!! Then they withdrew the threat. Damn!
DH and I were worried about the "snob" factor but from what we have experienced (our DD is now in year 8 and has been in the private system since pre-school) it's inaccurate to think that only snobs send their kids to private school. There are many families like us who are totally normal, down to earth people who drive old cars and who don't care what people think about that! LOL Yes, there are few 'snobby' families but do you know what? I'm glad my DD is mixing with them because the girls from those families are not as popular as she is! If you try to flaunt your wealth at her school you are just laughed at which is how it should be. Now my DD has learnt not to be intimidated by these types of people. She will grow up and know how truely hollow those types of people are and not be in awe of them like I was. I think that's just fine
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