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[quote=Anonymous]Neither of you is wrong, but I think that there are other ways you can foster a connection to France besides spending $25,000 a year (with an increase every year).  With an only child, the neighborhood/community component would weigh even more with me, not to mention the convenience and time it would save.

Have you looked into language classes and other activities at L'Alliance Francaise?  They have summer camps, for example, and I think spring break stuff, too.  Also, your son is not going to have more of a connection to France than you do.  If your French is only spotty, etc., then it's not "his culture."  It's his heritage and family history, but it's not the same.

Is your husband fluent in French?  He might also be concerned about his ability to participate in his kid's education if it's conducted in a language he's not totally fluent in.  And it sounds like you aren't fluent, either, so you're signing up for bilingual education that you can't support at home (my polyglot husband opposed immersion for the same reason).

I also think you should consider counseling.  Both of you want what you think is best for your son, and you're digging in, and that's not going to end well.  [/quote]

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