My elementary school-aged child goes to a fairly decent public school, but I still have never liked the run-of-the-mill school system. I am intrigued by a Montessori school that has such a lovely environment and where the kids have more freedom, where their creativity is nurtured, where they are challenged intellectually, and eat good food, and keep a garden, etc.

My child did not have the opportunity to go to this school before due to financial reasons, but now the opportunity is there. My child has also faced some tragedies in the recent years, but is still a well-adjusted, happy kid overall.

Now, the problem is my child does not want to switch schools. My child does well in the traditional public school routine, makes excellent grades, and has friends.

It’s me who is intrigued by what the other school has to offer. I think my child would flourish in both environments. I would put her into the Montessori school in a heartbeat as I think it is a beautiful school and could get her away from some of the negative aspects of the public school such as sugar, uniforms, etc.

In the Montessori school, she would be taught to keep the school clean, prepare food, etc., and so many life skills that I think would be a support system to me as a single mom with not many around me who have the same values as I am trying to instill, like healthy eating, freedom of mind, etc.

But at the same time, her current school isn’t HORRIBLE, although I do have many criticisms.

She is happy and comfortable at her current school, and her sorrow about potentially leaving is making it hard for me. I want to get her into this better environment at the Montessori school, but I also don’t want to break her heart, and there is nothing really wrong at her current school, like bullying or anything , although I definitely think she could stand to be challenged more academically, as school is super easy for her.

Any advice for a struggling mama?

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