Would you go into debt for your childs secondary education?

[Bathsheba]

I'm really disappointed you feel that was what I was saying MrsMac I could say that I feel offended by your labeling me as snooty but I'll let it go. It it was this kind of "cut down the tall poppy" syndrome I also wanted to avoid as part of my children's education. When I was at school it was very uncool to be smart or be good at anything other than sport. I wonder if this has changed? I know that at my DD's school it's actually cool to achieve and not be called the Teacher's Pet.

Never once did I put down ALL public schools. I send my son to one. I could very well end up teaching in one. By praising a particular school doesn't mean I am putting down the others... just like because I praise cloth nappies doesn't mean I am condemning all sposie users. My DD goes to a VERY good school and I am VERY proud of myself for making the sacrifices i've made to send her there. Like I said: I could have spent thousands on cars over the past 12 years and probably been more acceptable in most peoples eyes I guess.

I was merely answering Nic's question as quoted in my first reply. Maybe she only wants to here one half of the story?

We are going to have to agree to disagree on this MrsMac for I feel just as passionate as you. Like I said I'm sorry that I have made your blood boil but it would have been more convincing if you had responded to my posts with courtesy. I never used derogatory words when describing the public system and I am confused as to why you should attack my choices. Sadly you haven't been a very good ambassador for the system you promote.