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Originally Posted by old-fart
While I won't make a specific recommendation one way or the other around Waldorf (or any other crackpot idea listed in this thread) I do often wonder if the parents economic standing does have a relationship to the childrens education. Obviously there are some very good private schools that cost mucho coin (Strathcona Tweadsmuir for one local example) but just more generally.
I'm fortunate enough that my wife doesn't have to work and can be home when the kids get home from school. She ensures they get their homework done, had time to read with them and do the crafts, could attend field trips and volunteer at school (and yes my kids are in the public system). This must have some positive effect over those parents, be them single parent families or otherwise, that rely on after school daycare programs and the like. You think?
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Sorry to derail the already derailed thread, but this sort of attitude is tiresome. Many women choose to work and have children. It is not just an economic matter for many people.
The condescending tone of "I'm fortunate enough" drives me nuts. We are fortunate enough that my wife doesn't have to work, but she still chooses to do so. That is what works for us.
There is no one way to raise a child. Many people with stay at home moms that were very involved in their development turn out to be nuts. And vice versa.
Sorry for the rant. Just tired of this attitude.