NYC private school tuition now higher than HARVARD

Former_SI
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:37:39 +0000

I agree with the above. Being the product of a NYC private school education. When I ask myself whether or not I would send my daughter to one, I think it really does depend on the child. For a child who is naturally shier and would respond well to the smaller more nurturing environment, I think I would consider a private school. However, I would reconsider private school, once my children are in high school. The rates of eating disorders suffered by young women in private schools is shocking. (Although, I’m sure that the numbers would be just as high in affluent, high pressured, suburban schools as well.) Plus, I do think there is some benefit to middle school/high school aged children experience an economic cross-section which really isn’t seen in a private school (the bus ride across town or the few scholarship receiving students, does not really count).
So, in summary, I’m agreeing that it’s a really personal choice for the family based on what they think will be of best benefit to each child.