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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]23:30 PP here again.

As another PP mentioned above, DC would be overwhelmed in the large MCPS classroom and would not ask a question or ask for help when needed. With the small class size in private, the teachers have helped DC build confidence and help them advocate for themselves. There is no way a teacher with 25 kids would have the time to do that. Overall we have been very pleased with DC's social- emotional as well as academic growth. [/quote]

As a psychologist, I would like to offer my perspective on your decision to enroll your child in a smaller school to avoid being with more than 25 children. It is important to consider the potential consequences of this decision and whether it is the best choice for your child's long-term development.

Exposure to challenging situations and experiences can help children develop resiliency and coping skills. And while your kid is still living at home, this can be even more helpful as you'll be there to support (hopefully only when 100% needed).  While it may be tempting to shield your child from potential difficulties, doing so may prevent them from developing the necessary skills to navigate difficult situations in the future. College life and beyond requires these very skills and many of my patients who didn't learn them as children are having difficulty coping as adults.

I would recommend considering the specific needs and abilities of your child and working with the *larger school as much as you can and perhaps enlisting the help of a therapist to ensure they are appropriately supported and challenged. This is key for your child to develop their social and emotional skills, as these can be important factors in their success both in and out of school.

While it may be difficult to see your child struggle, it is important to remember that challenges and setbacks can be valuable learning opportunities that can help them grow and thrive in the long run.[/quote] I don’t disagree with you for HS age kids transitioning into adulthood. But if I know my 8yo will do better in a class of 16 vs 28 I’m choosing the smaller class. If that smaller class also has enough subs instead of having to sit on the floor in a different classroom all day where she can hardly learn because there are no subs and her teacher called our, then I’m choosing that too. [/quote]

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