6 Steps to Choose the Right School for Your Children
“It’s something we all talk about in our mom’s group. Where’s your kid going to school?”
My good friend and mother of two continued: “When we grew up, there were no choices; we went to the local school. Now, there’s a lot to consider and it takes time to figure out what’s right for our kids. It’s better to have choice, but we don’t want to be wrong or hurt our long-term goals.”
I nodded in agreement having heard similar concerns from parents across the country. Having choice gives parents the option to decide what’s best for their children, and the choice isn’t limited to public vs. private anymore.
How, then, do you pick the perfect school for your child?
The Psychology Behind Saying: “It’s Worth It”
One of my good friends is 35, has a great job, two kids and a lovely wife. He was asking me why he felt like he made good money (over $150K plus bonus) but was running on a treadmill, unable to save much. I sat down with him and his wife to look over their finances and realized they were spending $2K/month for preschool. I asked one simple question: “Why?”
This is where it got heated.
His wife responded, “I know it costs a lot of money, but it’s worth it.” I’m convinced that this phrase was invented by Private School Boards BECAUSE IT’S SIMPLY NOT TRUE FOR EVERYONE. YOU ARE NOT GETTING A BETTER EDUCATION BECAUSE YOU’RE PAYING FOR IT.
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