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[quote=Anonymous]I work at a private that focuses on this love of learning. I have experience with myself and my own kids at both public and private schools. I would say that *in general,* a high quality public school will offer the same opportunities to develop a love of learning. A low quality public school will not. Your average private school will probably have more freedom to structure the curriculum and school day to encourage a love of learning. But be aware that the highest ranking private schools can put children under such tremendous pressure (even in elementary school) that they can become risk averse and come to think of themselves as unintelligent.

In sum, it's about the individual school, not whether it is public or private. You shouldn't (and can't) force a kid to love anything. And beware schools that brag about the extraordinary colleges their students get into. These days it's hard to both love learning and also knock yourself out doing the schoolwork and sports and extracurriculars necessary to get into the Ivy League.[/quote]

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