Given Up On Public System

This week I registered my children in private school. Not only am I disappointed in myself, I am disappointed in the ones who brought me here.

I was an exceptional student, graduating one and a half years before my time. I have always thanked the public system for the support. I have always been someone to say, "the neighbourhood school is the way to go".
I have a son who's struggles with dyslexia. He's a fighter, having gone from reading at a grade 1 level to a grade 4 level in just one year. This has happened with the help of an amazing strength in him, tutors and teachers and learning assistants.

This week I registered my son in private school. He's worked so hard and now he's sits idol. I am afraid for him. I had educational ability, I came from a family who had love, not money, and I was not able to attend university. I have struggled to make sure my children can make the best of themselves in all facets. I want to make sure their future is bright and the only way I know how is to keep them in school, music and sports... being productive.

I feel as though I have let all those who helped me out through my school years down this week. I want to be supportive, but I must look at my children's future. It's competitive out there. I want to make sure they produce their best. Being out of school is not in their best interest.
I'm torn. I understand the teachers, I truly do. I want to support them, but I am fearful that this may go on too long and my children will suffer. They are not just some public school parents children, they're my children and I want the best for them. I could have only hoped we could have continued with the public school system, but at this point, this is not an option for us.

Bree Hadden