Private Vs. Public

Private vs. Public

Almost everyday, I hear complaints about uniforms and strict rules of a private school. They constantly wish that they went to a public school, where they would be free to express their style and true feelings. Those students should know of the advantages of obtaining an education and attending a private school, because, from what I hear, it is better in the long run.

One of the most obvious benefits that comes from attending a private school throughout one’s childhood is of course the education he receives. Coming from experience, I have observed that in a college preparatory school, one is challenged on a daily basis. The classes are moderately difficult and teach the student certain methods or techniques that a public school education would not even touch on. I also learned that the teachers of various classes actually do the class work for the students. My friends who attend a local public school have told me that their history teacher actually hands out his notes of what he will lecture on before teaching the class, which tends to result in students “slacking off” and not doing their own work. In addition, because an average student receives a better education in a private school, he has a better chance of being accepted to a higher college, which pushes the student to go on and become a high-class businessman and succeed in today’s society.

Another advantage of a private school education is the way a student is taught: through a one-on-one teaching method. Because the student population is almost always smaller than that of a public school, the teachers become acquainted with their pupils and can assist them with their work. A student can develop relationships with his professor. The teacher is also able to challenge the student at the rate most comfortable to him instead of having the person fall behind in class. A student with a less than average grade can also request additional help from his teacher, which is also easier to do in a smaller private school.

Furthermore, students have an easier time maintaining actual friendships with their fellow classmates in a private school. Since the population is smaller, there are fewer students in each class, and one spends more time with each individual, which results in creating stronger friendships with every person. Because of this, each person knows every other person he interacts with. If a student starts receiving poor grades, or if someone has personal issues with his family, those friends are always there for support. This leads to less drama and conflicts within relationships. Rumors are also less likely to be spread, and students can spend more time with their school work rather than with their feelings.

The individuals who attend a more populated pubic school would most likely disagree