Violence In Public Schools

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Education is a part of life, and everyone is required to go to school, up until adulthood. Without education, the likelihood of being successful is slim to none. Every kid dreams of being wealthy, having a solid career, and taking care of family. Career days in elementary school, is most looked forward to next to field trips. Whether the child wants to be a doctor, police officer, or even a fireman, the professionals in that specific field will state that going to school is imperative. Every parent wants their child to have the most successful education. Any parent will go above and beyond to make sure that their child does not fail and is treated just as fair as the next. With that being said, private and public institutions should have the …show more content…

The highly publicized shootings and other acts of violence which have taken place in public schools have resulted in the application of strict rules and security measures such as metal detectors to help create and maintain a safe learning environment. With these measures taken place, it ensure that public institutions are becoming better for free. Private schools are generally safer places. Access to campuses and buildings is carefully monitored and controlled. Because private schools usually have fewer students than a public school, it is easier to supervise the school population. Discipline on students behavior are far more of a top priority in privates institutions. Mainly because, the student is carrying the name of the school, and the administration is on top of keeping their school at an all time top tier amongst any other private institution. Yes, there are disciplined students in public systems, but are other students safe from bullies or crime related activity. In the article, “Charles Blow”, discusses that “ Young boys at religious private schools were more likely to say that they had bullied, teased or taunted someone in the past year. While boys at public schools were the most likely to say that it was normal to hit or threaten a person who makes them very angry, boys at private religious schools were just as likely to say that they had actually done it. While some public schools …show more content…

Such as, money for example, people are funding and paying for a more prestige education for a better successful outcome. They want to have a strong administration that puts their students at a top priority. The school systems are different for another reason such as , less standardized testing takes place in private systems. Which in the end is beneficial to the student in succeeding, into better colleges, and even higher paid careers. Teacher certification is not essential, as they are paid directly from the schools funding and community involvement. Every involvement with private schools, come from their own private funding organizations. With no help from the government, it shows how strong and independent the institution and beneficial it can be to their child future. Kate Pickett states in the article that “ Wanting your children to speak "nicely" and to have the manner and confidence or sense of entitlement that go with private education are simply means to that

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