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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This board seems so competitive, that it makes me wonder what you consider successful beyond college? So, say your star private schooler gets into a top university (Harvard, Stanford, etc...) but then decides to be a teacher, does that count and make your tuition payments worth it? Or do they forever need to be at a certain income level or career to qualify as successful and justify that extra 360k in private school tuition? Just curious. Obviously for some money is no issue (my dd is in school with many like that), but for those where that money would make a difference, what are your honest expectations for the ultimate outcome, and do you think you will be upset if after all the investment your child decides to just bum around as an adult or have a low paying career/job? 360k invested over time is also clearly worth more in future dollars. Or is the experience alone along the way enough to justify the cost?[/quote]

Doing great things does not equal making lots of money. I'd be pretty disappointed if my DC took the path of least resistance and went to JPMorgan or McKinsey after college.  I'd be super proud if DC became an artist, academic, or activist. But, my dreams aren't DC's and any path that gives DC fulfillment and purpose will be awesome.

I spend $35k/year because it makes me feel good now to know that DC is excited by school and learning. None of it is spent as an investment in DC's future earnings. [/quote]

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