If there's any proof that private high schools don't all churn out snobs there you have it!Well said Divvy. You are an inspiration chicky. If my DD turns out half as smart, compassionate and generally gorgeous as you I'll be thoroughly proud!
The sacrifices are tough and when you're there I'll be barracking for you too. Your parents sound amazing too. Thanks for your contribution
Also I totally agree about the fees for private school being put to good use in paying the teachers higher wages. I noticed this when I was working at the ELC at my DD's first Girls' school. Higher wages, better facilities, smaller classes... it's very tempting to want to teach at one. But like you I deeply admire the teachers like my BIL who (for the past 30 years) have taught in Melbourne's most under-privileged schools. I plan to do this too at least for a few years... until I inevitably burn out I guess. Every child does deserve a good education... but it's like anything private... our homes our cars our entertainment: it's just reality that we give what we can to those in need... but at the end of the day none of us in this thread are going to choose to live in the same circumstances as the most impoverished... do we feel guilty for buying better stuff for our kids than the poor? Probably not... so why not a better education? If we can afford it? And also: for every child that is placed in a private school that's one less child the government has to pay for in the public system. I have heard the argument that public school parents are sick of (as tax-payers) subsidising private schools... but that's the same as me (a non driver) being cross about so much money being spent on roads.
But yes, like Divvy so wisely said: the current (divided) system is NOT fair... but that's how it is. Like so much in our life our kids have better lives than some kids... what's the alternative? Make sure everybody gets exactly the same deal... in everything?
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