I actually believe in the notion/concept of public/national education/health/superanuation. I went to public schools and won a scholarship to Uni. But that was before (?BC) political correctness. I have 2 children -my first born went to a public school until he was 7 - when I moved him because of his progress. 2 years and wasn't even registering on accepted educational scales. This was against my principles, but not my instincts. My second born - straight into private education and shone. No comparison between the 2 systems imho. It's about focus - political and social correctectness first and education second in the public system v's education, education, education in the private system.
If the public education system focused on education rather than social reform we wouldn't have a ballooning private education system.
