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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]~3.5% of pretax this past year, not including fees, uniforms, shoes. [/quote]

About the same for us (2 kids)[/quote]

Another way I justify the cost is that I’m not spending nearly as much on after school tutoring. And there’s more time for play and non-academic pursuits since we aren’t having to do reading comprehension work at home or driving to a tutoring center for math. [/quote]

Interesting you say that. I thought it would be the same with us but at our big 3 many kids are in tutoring to try to get an edge, which drives the average higher. This has resulted in most kids having a tutor or some outside-school academic work (beyond homework), either to keep an edge or to keep up. [/quote]

In high school? It’s pretty common to have some outside tutoring in 8-11th, whether public or private. [/quote]

I always love when folks say something like tutoring pretty common 8-11th, when in reality it is not.  If you're constantly having to get a tutor, there is an underlying challenge that needs to be address (deficient in foundation skills, inappropriate class level, teacher problem, etc).[/quote]

What? Lots of kids get tutors for foreign language, test prep, math review or acceleration, executive function, essays… [/quote]

Yes, because they are average students punching above their weight.  They'd be better served in a lower pressure environment where they can grow self confidence and self worth without the parental/student pressure to be something they aren't. As stated before those tutor payments will turn into therapy bills when they're in their 20s.[/quote]

What do you have against tutoring? People have no problem putting their kids in specialized athletic coaching but bristle against any mention of academic enrichment! A tutor is just someone who can give your child personal feedback or work with your kid in a small group of students. It doesn’t mean they are behind. [/quote]

It literally is because your kid cannot keep up.  And I have no problem with you doing this to your kids.  Go for it!! My kids get straight As without it, so they don't need it.  You are the one that will ultimately deal with the consequences of your parenting and pressures.  Do what you see fit.[/quote]

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