It is such a very personal choice education isn't it?

I was educated in the public system - and it wasn't a fabulous education. I was very academic and that wasn't catered for. My mother wanted me to be sporty and I just wanted to learn!

My ex husband was educated privately and in my opinion it was a waste of time. He just wanted to play footy and his marks were atrocious.

However, my 3 primary aged children go to an independent school that I will and do do without to ebsure they can attend. Because it is the most amazing environment for children to learn and grow in spirtiually, emotionally, socially and academically. It is set in the rainforest and has a neo humanist ethos. I love it.

DD14 went to a catholic school in Brisbane before we moved and it was lovely - for me bnot being a Christian I struggled a fair bit with the catholic system. However, it was beautifully loving and supportive and that I was very happy to pay for.

DD14 now goes to a state high school - she excels - and has great opportunity there. I can say I am mostly happy.

However, if I wasn't satisfied with the education I would go into debt for her to attend a good private school.

I think you only get one shot at education and it has to be got right!

Nic in your situation I would try and make the payments for the rest of the year and then assess from there. I moved continually when I grew up and it was incredibly unsettling moving mid year from school to school.
If you can't afford it for the remaining school years I would sit her down and explain that. I would also explain it to CSA. If he has enrolled her and paid he cannot now not pay. He needs to honour his decisions and accept the unfairness this has on his daughter.

I hope you can work this out honey...