If you don't mind one more voice speaking up, I haven't seen this suggestion and quite frankly I get sick of the robot mindset that only others can rear our children for us!
Instead of private school (expensive!) or public (not up to par!), why not give home education a chance? Everyone seems to think when their child turns 5yo, they (the parent) suddenly lose the ability to teach their own child! But who taught the child up to that point? If your youngest is 4yo, you know exactly what I'm talking about; just continue what you're doing. If you need more info on homeschooling, feel free to PM me.
I like posts #18, 25, 27, 29
I believe the children are your first priority and it does sound like you (the OP) are stressed. The U.S. IS stressful! It's the 'rat race' and the materialistic mindset that surrounds you. The OP is thinking of the children by getting them OUT of the U.S.
It also sounds like you've thought out the finances. HSing would fit in with that; you'd have all the time in the world to spend with your children because you will not have to work while in the DR and they will not have to be pulled out of school to go back to the States for you to work every couple months.
As for the bashing, don't let it get to you. I agree with dv8.
Only you know what your situation is and only you can make this decision.
I wish you luck. Sounds like you have a much better support system than I have; I'm jealous!
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Instead of private school (expensive!) or public (not up to par!), why not give home education a chance? Everyone seems to think when their child turns 5yo, they (the parent) suddenly lose the ability to teach their own child! But who taught the child up to that point? If your youngest is 4yo, you know exactly what I'm talking about; just continue what you're doing. If you need more info on homeschooling, feel free to PM me.
I like posts #18, 25, 27, 29
I believe the children are your first priority and it does sound like you (the OP) are stressed. The U.S. IS stressful! It's the 'rat race' and the materialistic mindset that surrounds you. The OP is thinking of the children by getting them OUT of the U.S.
It also sounds like you've thought out the finances. HSing would fit in with that; you'd have all the time in the world to spend with your children because you will not have to work while in the DR and they will not have to be pulled out of school to go back to the States for you to work every couple months.
As for the bashing, don't let it get to you. I agree with dv8.
Only you know what your situation is and only you can make this decision.
I wish you luck. Sounds like you have a much better support system than I have; I'm jealous!
B