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Originally Posted by Pyramid*
And there are plenty of families who spend a fortune every single month on the most expensive clothing, shoes, trainers, jackets, iphones, ipads, laptops, XBoxes, Playstations, all the games etc, holidays spent lazing on a beach only, car replaced every 2 years, ....... who also take the view that 'they cannot afford to send their kids to private school'.
They could afford it 3 times over if they chose to...if they wanted to.
Of course there will be plenty who simply cannot afford - but to shut eyes to the great many who COULD -but spend the money on materialistic things, is far higher than many will admit to.
Much of it comes down to choice...and if some working class parents wish to divert any disposible income towards a better education: then so be it.
the point about scholarships etc, funding grants etc: all seems to be getting ignored - it's not only for those who can financially afford, there are other options available.
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Much of it comes down to choice? Not really. Most people couldn't afford XX amount per year for a private school. Suppose it also depends how many sprogs you have too. Not all people spend money on the latest materialistic fashions. Some families are lucky enough to afford a day out somewhere with their kids!! There is too much stereotyping. It all comes down to the family itself. Yes.. one working class family could spend all their earnings on Sky TV or whatever. But then another saves every penny to put food on the table for the family and pay the bills!!
I think most families. Working, middle, upper class and whatever. Most of them want their children to have a decent education.
Yes I agree more funding grants and scholarships should be given out. My grandma got a funding grant/scholarship years ago because she came from quite a poor family. But she was gifted academically. She became a headteacher of a school and taught Maths.
However University. You only only have to pay the XX amount of tuition fees back if you earn over 21 grand a year. Bloody hell I would be over the moon earning 20 grand a year!! But then again if you go to Uni.. well it's free to get all your resources from the library. Well I think so.. when I was at college I think they were keeping an account of how often pupils were allowed to print off their college work. If you live at home it will be cheaper too usually if people can have that choice.