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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We make $400k and pay $47k for one child.  It's painful and we often wonder what the heck we're doing. Also--tuition goes up by $1500-3K a year.  Most schools had a reprieve in tuition increase this year due to Covid but I'm sure a large increase is coming next year for all schools.   Also, various fees and many donation requests (we donate small amounts) tack on another few thousand per year.  
Our income level is pretty rare at the school. [/quote]

That’s under 12% of your annual income, which is pretty reasonable.  I’m having a hard time understanding how that is a hardship.  [/quote]

It's because with this kind of income you pay full price for everything and beyond. You pay much, much more in taxes (somebody has to pay for all free sh#t, right? but that's for other discussion). So your net difference b/w, say 150K and 400K is not 250 or whatever you think. Yes you live in a better/bigger house and drive a better car, but overall you don't have THAT much money left after all expenses are paid. 
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