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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You’re focusing just on College Admissions (which were also excellent) which is four years and the rest of us are focusing on 14 years at private schools with small classes, beatiful campuses, wonderful trip offerings, No violence or drugs at school, kids not getting jumped in the bathroom (yes this happens), and the list goes on and on and on. I have no regrets that I sent my kids to private school and would do it over again in a heartbeat.[/quote]

Same here. We do have to stretch, but we have never seriously considered not doing it and would do it again. We did NOT do this for superior college admittance!!  Kids (both in HS now - and on their second private schools) are, and have always been, happy to go to school, understand how to self advocate for themselves with adults and teachers, love the smaller atmosphere and all the "extras" they've recieved in private school - trips, experiences, feeling a true part of a school, never, ever, ever have been afraid of walking into to a school bathroom...... As  parents we've felt informed, included, heard, and watched the care and committment the schools have given to our kids. Not saying it's always been perfect, but school has never been stress inducing for us and we've always been impressed with the academics. FWIW - this has been our experience and even though we stretch, we never regret our peace of mind or our kids success......[/quote]

I think the problem is the premise is flawed.  If you can "barely afford" it...you can still afford it.

I am a private school parent and the cost is really a non-factor.  However, if someone asked...I plan to send my kid to your school but I won't be able to save for retirement, college, go on any vacations, will stress nearly all the time about $$$s, etc., I would absolutely tell them they need to apply for FA, find a much cheaper school or move.  It all is a bit twisted logic, because this person should be able to receive decent FA.

However, I would also argue this person is not in the "barely afford" it category...they can't afford it.[/quote]

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