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Originally Posted by Niall

But thats probably the minority of people not the majority. The majority of those at private schools are those that are used to having an easy life where money is no issue. They're probably used to having everything at their beck and call not to mention being spoiled rotten.

Futhermore, their private education and their parent's wealth will probably allow the kid to access a high paying job easily and with little effort, getting the kid into the top class of society easily. It just goes on and on. Nearly all the top politicians had private schooling for example - David Cameron went to Eton for Christ sake.

I just think its wrong to willingly allow those with the cash to give their children an educational advantage whilst others are unable to gain the same thing. Its wrong and unfair and (like I said before) encourages a class based society.

BIB. I'd like you to back up your comments here.

I came from council house, working class territory - and still remain firmly working class.

My parents certainly did not have money to squander. I certainly was never spoilt. To the contrary -if I ever made any demands for anything, you can be quite sure that I never received. I can reply for myself, and let me assure you: if I did not work hard during my private education: I didn't just receive a bollocking from my parents...

you seem to have a rather small minded percetion with regards to private education: as shown by your David Cameron went to Eton for Christs sake comment.

I'd have expected many who attended such prestigious places as Eton etc: SHOULD be making a serious impact - in one way or another (suggests you check how many people who did benefit from such privileged education .... and see how successful they were... comedians, and policitians alike. That simply proves my point .... REGARDLESS of what profession they end up in: they have taken their education seriously - enough to have used their intelligence / wit / to the very best result in their adult life.)