Should my children change schools?

Question

I have two kids: A son going into 8th gade and a daughter going into 7th grade. My son's grade is the worst grade that the school has had in 30 years, and my daughter's is one of the best. My son's grade has thrown tables across the room, broken car windshields, etc. However, my daughter's grade is very well behaved, and has probably never even thought of doing those kinds of things. So, what I guess I'm asking is if they should both change schools, both stay at the same school, or if only my son should change schools? What I'm worried about is the fact that they both have great friends, and I don't want my children to be separated from them. Also, even though only my son's grade is bad, I believe that they should both be in the same school, and I feel like I'm punishing my daughter. My son is very enthusiastic about the possible change, but my daughter is on the other end of the spectrum. So, should they change schools or not?

Answer 1

no,  as long as your son isnt amidst the trouble, whats the problem? you cant take your kids out of the real world

Answer 2

Don't do that to them, as long as your son doesn't get injured or assaulted I think it's fine, It would be rude to make your daughter switch schools when her grade is so good and she has good friends. If really want to get your son out of that school then home-school him and keep your daughter at the school.

Answer 3

You should probably stay at the same school. there is no guarantee that a new school is going to be any better than the one they are at now.

Answer 4

No don't change schools unless safety for him or the other students get involved as in there's a fight or something, and no kid likes moving to a new school wit all the changes.

Answer 5

If you change schools, there is no guarantee that class will be better. If your son already has a good group of friends, I would let him stay with his friends. You want to teach him to learn how to deal with problems right in front of him, not run from them. It's only one more year until he goes to high school, so see if he can make it until then. I would only move him if you are fearful of his safety.