http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages i have decided to put my 6 year old daughter in private school but the disadvantage everyone thinks is that children become a little meek and are not rough and tough to face the real world when they come out.. My question is while giving her education in private school how can i expose her to public school environment to make her rough and tough? One thing which i was thinking is girl scouts any other ideas please help GreatSchools en-us chatty my daughter has been in a private school for three yrs. know. i coach all of her cheerleading to keep her involved, we do all church socials we have other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=1#comment_491698 5100.491698 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:57:56 -0700 Chevyguy Hey is the issue I am seeing. A good private school teaches how to deal with conflict in a a positive way. How to be a product person without fighting. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=1#comment_486656 5100.486656 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:18:54 -0700 andrummond If you want to put your child around public school children, I suggest the boys and girls club after school. They have children from all educational backgrounds...private, public, home schooled. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=1#comment_462794 5100.462794 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:45:21 -0700 xaire122 I feek the same as you and have 2 daughters graduated college and one teenager now haaave enrolled him in private but have changed my mind they seem so sad ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=1#comment_453644 5100.453644 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:07:49 -0700 woofwoof Yeah, there are some good points here. If you involve your kids in community based sports or classes or events, take them to local parks, they get good exposure to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=1#comment_450664 5100.450664 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:39:31 -0700 rogomom2 I'm honestly a little perplexed by this question. I attended private/Catholic schools, and my children have also attended private schools in two different states. Before picking their schools, I visited ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=2#comment_450412 5100.450412 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:04:29 -0700 alcerroa I am a big fan of catholic schools as well. I love that you mentioned empathy. That is the integration of values being taught in catholic school. When we went ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=2#comment_450392 5100.450392 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:19:16 -0700 MSMomm udithi2008:You have received some great suggestions here. You may also want to check out your local YMCA for summer day camp. The YMCA may offer different programs for children your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=2#comment_450289 5100.450289 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:50:11 -0700 alcerroa Knowing you have made the right choice requires constant vigilance. Regarding the quality of a private school, start at the top. Get an idea from the parents about the quality ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=2#comment_450216 5100.450216 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:24:23 -0700 TeacherParent It can depend somewhat on what private school you choose - you can find some of real life in some private schools. I took my sons from public school and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=2#comment_450215 5100.450215 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:10:37 -0700 udithi2008 thank you summer program was a great idea , can you please share any ideas on how to do your homework so you can be assured that you have made ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=3#comment_450209 5100.450209 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:47:22 -0700 alcerroa My daughter has always attended private school. One thing to consider is that not all private schools are equal and you really need to do your homework to make sure ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/450124/private-school-disadvantages?cpage=3#comment_450186 5100.450186 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:42:35 -0700