1 - keep an ear out for what his new peers are talking about, and be ready to listen. Make sure your child knows your views on these topics. Take lots of deep breaths.
2- If things are bad enough, then yes. How bad is 'bad enough' that's very hard to say in some cases. Visit the classrooms of the private schools to be very very sure that they are indeed a good chance of a better fit.

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