March 27, 2019

Private or State School

12 minutes

Do you think it’s better to be in a private or public school?

Or is it about the level of engagement you have with your child, what they do as they grow up and the time you spend with them?

Desmond reflects on the deep-rooted views and opinions that individuals have around this choice and their children. Listen in now to find out what Desmond thinks.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

There are so many people who advocate one way or another and hold very strong views about this.

There are lots of different factors such as geographical location and finances but at the heart of this is what’s best for your child.

I don’t believe one is worse than the other, it just comes down to your choice and affordability

People express a deep-rooted view that it’s not right to send your child to a private school but for those who can’t afford private school, there isn’t a  choice.

If you’ve got the money then it’s your choice how you spend it.

You can have a view if you are in a position to make the choice but its strange that people have such strong views when they are not in the position to make a choice.

Kids spend more time with their parents than at school, so it comes down to parent engagement.

Wherever you send your child to school you choose it because it’s what you as the parent think is best for them.

Pay attention to what the school does but it doesn’t have as big an impact as what you as the parent do.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It doesn’t matter what the reason is, there isn’t a bad reason’

‘There are great state schools up and down the country, it depends on where you live’

‘No one sends their kid to school with bad intentions’

‘There are so many people who advocate one way or another and hold very strong views about this’

‘You’ve got to do whatever is right for your kid and in their best interests’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

I don’t know how this works, but you’re here now listening (hopefully) about my exciting life, so I’m going to try and make this worth your while. I never got inspired at school, I was too busy trying to impress my peers, chasing girls, and being a fool to get inspired. I rejected school. But let me tell you something for free! That was a mistake! I spent the next 15 years in jobs I hated, with no direction, lacked purpose, and motivation for life. Yes, big words, but that was me in a box. A slave to the system! Fast forward to today, and well, I’m not sitting in my ivory tower or anything, but I love life and my career. Yeah, it’s both painful and exciting rolled and wrapped up into one giant subway, and who doesn’t love subway rite? The point is, you only get one life, don’t waste it pursuing things you care nothing for, invest in YOURSELF and grow as a person, be the best YOU by putting YOU first!  

Desmond Moreira, your host

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