French or Spanish for high school...

[mamaof2andtwins]

I am trying to decide on which would be better for my kids to take in high school: French or Spanish. I took French for 3 years, but I am thinking that they might need to know Spanish more than French.

I quizzed the oldest two, and they seem to want to take French as does one of the twins. I am just not sure if that is the best option.

So, I am wonder what the Hive thinks...

Thanks...

Jennie

[K-FL]

It's totally up to you. Here in So. Florida, either would be a good options since we have MANY Spanish speaking along with MANY Haitians who speak at least some form of French. Since our cc only has a Spanish instructor, my dc are doing Spanish--plus there are lots of folks to practice with. :)

[Chris in VA]

Depends on a lot of factors--
I pick French, because I find it more useful for travel, I like the sound of it better, and I want to open missionary opportunities for dd in Europe, Africa and Asia, where French is likely a useful language.

[jellogirl]

Go with what your kids want. It will be more interesting and they'll be more motivated to work harder.