I'd argue that active parenting makes more of a difference. We know what our kid needs to know, and we supplement his education with it. We'd do that at any school. His mental and emotional health are more of a concern to me when it comes to school choice. In that sense, rural has been better.  

 Thank you so much for chiming in. I appreciate your opinion and experience. 

 Sure, anytime. You pose a super-complex question there. Unpacking it fully would smoke a keyboard LOL. 

 And thanks for the zap! Let me page @yarnlady here, also. Mom POV hits a little different. 

 As a parent, and a teacher who has taught in three different provinces, in villages, cities, and on reserves, in public and private schools, I believe that where you choose to raise your kids 💯 percent has an affect on how you raise/educate your children. 

 I feel like in my current town the expectations placed on parents looks very different based on the school you choose and the social circle you’re in. 

 I witnessed that same thing in every community I’ve taught in. The expectations are set by the community of parents for that school. In the most successful schools, it was a partnership between the community and the school. 

 And yes, there is immense social pressures from the parents on other parents, to be “on the same page” on how their kids are raised. 

 I feel like school is soooo much different now than when I was participating 😅. Having a kid, I second guess everything. I think small town living is better than big city for public school although it is creeping in. We always knew we'd have to do supplemental education at home, but it seems like the kid lives in reality instead of an insulated bubble..