<p>I attend private school because my parents make me. My family has been very fortunate and we have been able to afford private education. They feel that it’s worth it partially because of my sister’s positive experience at the same school (which is why I had no choice over which school I attended) and partially because of the public school I would be attending otherwise.</p>
<p>Our public school system has been declining for years. If you look in the local paper, 50% of my former grade (I went to public elementary school) is on high honor roll. 40% are on honor roll/honorable mention. And the other 10% are most likely doing drugs.</p>
<p>Bottom line? My parents made me.</p>
<p>I just want to say to those who have a choice as to which school they attend: you are very lucky to have that choice. I never had that choice, and though it turned out to be a very positive experience, I still wish I had had the chance to look at other schools and perhaps choose one for myself.</p>