[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

Through reading this thread you can see that the prejudices aren't coming from richer people looking down on others but rather the other way around.

I hate how people say things like 'if you are lucky enough to have enough money', I know my parents and other peoples parents work extremely hard to be able to afford things so to judge people that have money in a bad light is ridiculous. It's not like every rich person only has money because they won the lottery and then chooses to go rub it in other people's faces. I come from an upper middle class family but do not AT ALL look down on others who are different in monetary terms, and I work hard for the education my parents pay for.

Also if all people were forced to go to public schools all it would do is separate children more. Parents of richer families would have more disposable income as they would be saving money from not paying for education then would be spent on materialistic items, the 'richer' kids would have more expensive things for Christmas as an example then bullying would occur based on what majority the school held. More middle class students then the working class children would be bullied on a monetary basis and visa versa.

So true. Funnily enough: the ones who appear to be moaning, and being very prejudiced, are the very ones who are actually benefitting from hard working parents such as 'ours', who not only area paying into the public coffers to fund such state schooling, to allow them to study for 'free'....... even though those same parents are not putting any strain on that same State system, by opting to use their hard earned money toward private education.

Strange that eh.....

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

So true. Funnily enough: the ones who appear to be moaning, and being very prejudiced, are the very ones who are actually benefitting from hard working parents such as 'ours', who not only area paying into the public coffers to fund such state schooling, to allow them to study for 'free'....... even though those same parents are not putting any strain on that same State system, by opting to use their hard earned money toward private education.

Strange that eh.....

But not all parents can afford private education. There are plenty of hard working mums and dads who work long hours but still can't afford to pay for private education and they have no choice but to go to a public school. These parents still don't spend their money on fancy holidays or cars or whatever. All the hours they work can only pay for the bills and put food on the table and that's it. I do know that middle class families. Some of them save up every penny to put their sprog through private school but others.. even after every penny they have saved. Can't afford it!

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Beastie

But not all parents can afford private education. There are plenty of hard working mums and dads who work long hours but still can't afford to pay for private education and they have no choice but to go to a public school. These parents still don't spend their money on fancy holidays or cars or whatever. All the hours they work can only pay for the bills and put food on the table and that's it. I do know that middle class families. Some of them save up every penny to put their sprog through private school but others.. even after every penny they have saved. Can't afford it!

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.

[Beastie]

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.

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.