Thread: Gifted Children
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Old Sep 04, 2008, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Timgt5 View Post
I think parents should consider a lot of options for their children. The standard public school may not work for their kid and they may need to take time to explore other possibilities.
I agree that the public school system cannot be all things to all people. Already it has evolved from simply educating the populous to being a one- stop-shop for all social services (health clinic, dental office, food pantry, counseling center, dietary/fitness center, after school daycare center...... oh yeah and an educational institution).

However as a tax player after paying $5000/per in school taxes for a modest 4 bedroom home, it is difficult to find affordable alternatives for my children.
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