Why is the left terrified of taxpayer funded options for schools?

Private schools would be cheaper for the taxpayers. Give each student a voucher equivalent to the cost of government education, and let the parents decide. I don't see the threat.

If you want your child to go to a government school with metal detectors and cops, then send them there.

If you actually care about your kids and want them to excel, then send them to a private school.

When I was a wee lad, Christmas was so very exciting. We had snow, Christmas trees, and we even got to decorate the tree.

Fast forward to this government freak show we have today, and having a Christmas tree in class will probably land you on a terrorist watch list. How did we allow this to happen?
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

For once we are on the same side. Those parents willing to sacrifice to get their children a better education should have that opportunity. 😷

JimBeam · M

@whowasthatmaskedman

And they shouldn't have to pay out of pocket.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@JimBeam Again we agree. But our systems are different. The "IVy League" factor is the secondary school system, where you interview, pay and can be accepted or rejected. And for 6 years your kids get better teachers, better resources and the best of opportunities. (My sons year 9 "school camp" was 5 weeks in Nanjing, China) This preps them well for University entrance which is by an SAT type test, although the more desirable Universities have higher entry points.
So for9 years (both kids) we didnt do holidays or buy nice cars and the mortgage sat there.
Best investment I ever made.😷