Does small class size cuddle/shelter the kids too much

Hello,

I am living in an area where people often go to private elementary school even if the public schools are 'ok' in that it is fairly standard but by no means superior or outstanding.

My question for you all is, it seems that private schools boast small class size for individualized attention and care and all you can find on the internet is about how small class size is beneficial for young kids. However, if a child is consistently sheltered and protected in such environments where if he/she raises their hand and someone immediately come helps them, how does this prepare them for the real world where you simply need to rely on yourself to survive? Doesn't constant care and help make the child less likely to struggle through the problems since they expect help all the time?

Am I being unrealistic expecting elementary school kids to be in a large classroom setting and school so that they can understand their needs may not be met at all times and that sometimes there is no help?

Thanks for your inputs.

Submitted January 31, 2020 at 11:41PM by flagman555 https://ift.tt/2GGCrrF