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Ecy

It may seem a bit premature to be thinking of this but I'm in the middle of trying to decide if I want to look for other teaching/education positions at other school districts after this year and am trying to weigh out some pros/cons. My DD won't start school for another two years but as of right now, here is the situation. We live in a small town outside of a larger city (25 min. away) and moving is not an option. I work at the high school but to be honest, none of our schools in the district are that fantastic and we are beginning to have a somewhat rowdy population of kids. She currently attends a daycare provided by the school district and is only for kids of teachers. She has been there since four months old and is very comfortable and loves it. If I were to leave the district, she couldn't continue on at that daycare for the next two years. I wouldn't consider leaving but my school is under new administration and it has been a nightmare. Also, public education in itself is becoming so ridiculous that it's driving me crazy. Here is what I'm trying to figure out....what would you do...

Option A: Stay in my district taking on any classes they want to give me no matter how much I hate them. Put my DD in the school system here, which means she would go to school in the town where her friends live. Pros: no commute, DD would have a sense of community through friends and school, save money & she would continue at her daycare for now. Cons: Possible unhappiness with my position at work, DD being exposed to a more disruptive crowd and average education.

Option B: Look for jobs at private schools in the larger nearby city and place my DD in a better school system. Pros: Better education and happier work life. Cons: Expensive, more time spent in car due to the commute, her friends will live further away, and in the meantime change daycares.

I would love any rational thoughts. Thanks!

RondackHiker

I wouldn't stay in a job I hated for 15-16 years (until she is 18) to give her a sense of community in your area. I'd start slowly looking for jobs at private schools. It may take some time so she may not need to switch daycare for a few years.

She can get involved in local activities to get to know local children and then she'll have friends in both locations.

wiggyslilsis

It sounds like you are not happy with your job or the education your daughter will receive so if you can make it work financiallyI would do option B. It could still take some time to find ssomething new so she may be able to stay in the daycare a while longer.

Ecy

Y'all are right in that I'm definitely leaning in the direction of option B. I am a bit nervous in the cost of private school though. I wonder if I landed a job with a private school if my child would get a discount of some sort.