Has anyone had any experience changing schools for year 2? Hubby wants to move our son to a different school as he believes it's better than the one he's at. We've had no problems at the old one, he has heaps of friends, but hubby's a little iffy about it. Our son loves his school & doesn't want to change. he's worried he won't make friends (he can go to a park & leave half an hour later with a dozen new "friends" lol!) the new one has more government funding which hubby says is very important. I know some mothers at the new school, some of which are not very nice, whilst the mothers at his current school are all nice. I keep bouncing back & forth...what's more important? Old friends or more funding?? Hubby is a bit of a class snob which is the main reason he wants to move him. We live in a low socio-economic area so are hardly high class ourselves! Would love to hear other people's experiences
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I wouldnt move your son just because hubby wants to.
If your son isnt having any problems and loves his current school and has plenty of friends, why move him.
The thing is, will your husband ever change is opinion? Will you fight with him for years then end up changing your son in a few years time? Because it will be a much bigger deal for your son in day grade 5 or 6 than now. I personally think pick your battles and if it's a big deal for your husband I would just change schools
We have been trying to decide whether to change schools since August - but for none of the reasons you have stated... mainly due to poor management, team teaching environment (50 kids two teachers) and hopeless teachers (which I am sure won't be their next year). I am still in turmoil over it as my kids have good friends there, but think their education may be better at a new school. It is such a big decision, I wouldn't be moving unless I thought the school would improve, but to move because of your husbands opinion seems cruel to me. Your child's wishes should come first. Good luck!