A better life style. You could provide alot of other learning opportunities for that amount of money per year (and much MUCH less!), plus they get the added bonus of having you around and you being happier. Whilst life is about trying to provide your children the best things in life, it also needs to be balanced. You need to think of you too. If you're going to be frazzled and tired alot of the time, and the kids won't be getting the best of you because of you trying to give them their education, as a child, I know what I would much rather have- my mum happy and nurturing me rather than in a hurry and frazzled because there isn't enough time int he day for her. I'm sure you and your DH could teach them many similar lessons and if you live the kids of lifestyle you aim for, then they will learn that way.