<p>There is no comparison between Exeter and a public high school for our family. My H and I are products of one of the best public school systems in New York State, and I feel that our years of being in the public system were mediocre at best and a colossal waste of time. In my S’s one year of PEA he has done more than my husband or I did in a combined total of 8 years in PHS. Before making the decision to take on the financial burden of BS for all of our children, I subbed in a PHS for a school year in order to make a more informed decision. I took me less than a day to come to the conclusion that this was not a path that was acceptable to us. In fairness, all parents have biases; and obviously our experience (we are very young parents, so it was not that long ago) colors how we shape our kids’ futures.<br>
The financial struggles are very real, and crushing. But to give in to the alternative provided by our local public seemed like putting their lives on hold until college (which they would be totally unprepared for - just like we were).
I can honestly say we have no regrets or second thoughts with the BS choice - ever.</p>