:"The Psychology of School Choice"

We as people have different tastes for a work environment. So do kids. Jessica Koehler provides her kids as an example. Her oldest son as a kid wasn't like most kids. She enrolled him in a play-based preschool and turns that preferred to read than to go out and play. She as a parent was criticized for here kid reading than playing outside. So she decided to enroll him in an academically-oriented preschool which "accommodated his advanced academic skills." Turns out that he preferred this environment than the play-based one. Her younger son had trouble remaining focused and had trouble expressing his anxiety. Just like his older brother he was enrolled in an academic-based preschool which turned out to be a mistake. '"We tried kindergarten in our local public school, and his inattention and impulsivity, combined with difficulty expressing his anxiety, led to him internalizing that he was the “bad kid.”' Because of this Koehler decided to homeschool and her son was happier and less anxious. Eventually, her older son was doing really good at his private school as a third grader so he decided to also be home schooled. He said that it was the best choice he made. One Koehler's last thoughts was about how school choice should not be political at all, she states, "the intent of this article is not to focus on the politics of school choice but to highlight the reality of individual differences in children that suggest a need for varied educational options. No matter your political leanings, determining the most appropriate educational environment for individual children is essential for healthy development and overall family happiness. For most kids, this may be the regular public or private school, but for others, it may be a more individualized approach."

https://fee.org/articles/the-psychology-of-school-choice/

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