Who is smarter?

Question

Does public-schooling, private-schooling, or homeschooling better prepare you for college, work, life etc.

Answer 1

It really depends. I've known people who went to public school and got accepted to Harvard, and I've also known people who went to private school and only qualified for community college. A lot of people knock home-schooling, but my nephew was home-schooled and he earned a four-year full tuition scholarship to the University of Michigan. Not too shabby, huh? To be honest with you, I don't think it's the school that prepares you for college, work, or life in general. I think it relies more heavily on the values and work ethics you learn from your parents or other family members (or even friends) that prepares you for being on your own. See, the teenagers who seem to do the best in school are not necessarily the smartest, but they are the ones who are the most hard-working, most motivated to doing well, and most dedicated to doing whatever it takes to learn the material and to get those good grades. I guarantee you an 18-year-old of exceptional intelligence and ability can easily get beaten out by an 18-year-old of average intelligence and ability if that "average" teen is hard-working and motivated.

Answer 2

They each have their pros & cons. Public school definitely prepares you more socially in my opinion. I think in general private school better prepares you for the academia of college because you get more attention in that way. The teachers in the private sector have much more enthusiasm for teaching young minds. The public school system is not set up for students to get the kind of attention many need in order to reach their full potential academically. In private school, there are generally 2 types of families. 1: who believe that they wrote that big check so they better get what they paid for and they'll be on the school's back if their child doesn't get that attention and therefore 'perform' and 2: the kind that care enough and can afford to do their research to find the best and most nurturing environment for their child's education. Either way, it's a "privilege" that most do not have. The rest are just going to the school down the street.

In regards to homeschooling, I applaud those parents who can pull that off. You have to have such patience and such a vast knowledge and ability to pull from so many resources. It's different everywhere, but in many places you also have to work with the public school system in order to make sure your child is following the curriculum and also awarded the proper credits so that when they move on to higher education or if they ever integrate into the public system, they won't be put back a grade or anything like that. The public school officials are not usually eager to work with you either because they do not get that state money for students who don't attend class. It's a LOT of work, but for those that can do it and do it well (they and their children don't drive each other crazy!) that's another great way to go.

If I could have afforded it, I would have chosen private school, but I don't have that option so my children are in the public system and I'm on them and their teachers and counselors as much as I can be without being obnoxious :-) I volunteer and I show my face... I do what I can. The squeeky wheel, you know!

Answer 3

It depends on the public school, the private school, the home school and the other events in the student's life, including their aptitudes.

That said, there are still some challenges for home schoolers when it comes to getting into quality colleges. It may not be right, but it is true. Many are getting distance degrees, many of which are accredited, but which do not garner the same respect as on campus degrees.

Answer 4

PRIVATE SCHOOLING! especially if its a top one. check others who have info for the reputation of the schooling. public schooling you dont get much attention. homeschooling,,, it really depends on the teacher. teacher and student has to conenct.

Answer 5

No matter where you school kids it really is up to the student if they choose to learn. You can only lead them to the water...