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[quote=Anonymous]I did not read the whole thread, but I think the OP's question is reasonable. Private schools are $50,000 and upward. That is a lot of money so it is reasonable to ask what the point is. I think the continued increase in applicant numbers (despite aggressive price increases of +5% annually in some cases) shows how disenfranchised parents are with the public school system. I think more are turning to private school out of desperation, rather than hope for an Ivy admit. Public school standards have been lowered in so many ways (quality of work, tolerated behavior etc) and the poor teachers are under more pressure than ever. Covid has done a real number of many young kids - just look at the profile of all the crime in DC right now - its kids.
Parents are all just trying to do the best for their kids with the resources they can afford. Sadly the gap between the experience of private and public school is getting wider. I think most people can see this is a problem as it only adds to feelings of resentment and inequality.
Access to a good education should be a basic right for all Americans.[/quote]

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