to think that State Schools must be shit. . .

[GraceyDoorknob]

. . .Otherwise people wouldn't pay for Private?

But at state schools you get a free

Its a relative concept.

Or maybe private schools are absolutely fantastic, whereas state schools are just about OK?

I need a with a big turd on....

Are you suggesting that everything bought with money has a commensurate value?

No, its just that private schools are slightly better (for want of a better word - meaning they generally get better results, although theyre not right for every child)
So if you can afford it you may choose to send your child to one.

its like saying sainsburys food is shit otherwise why would anyone buy M&S... its not shit its just all some can afford. Duh.

and

what was your education gracey?

what was your education gracey?

people send their children to private school so that their children don't have to mix with chavs.

Or maybe some schools are fantastic, some are ok and some are crap, and it's not about whether they are private or state?

two minds, Riven...

My DSS2 is currently spending 5 weeks at an English boarding prep school. This is costing us £3,000 (before uniform, travel and visits...). He has never been happier in his life. He would hate to return to his (top end) French state secondary. Fortunately he won't have to.

Maybe private schools are full of stuck up pretentious kids ..just to even things out

What violethill said.

Oh and 2/10 for you. Must Do Better.

Poor DS1 and DD then

We spend all that money so they can avoid common people and those with disabilities ...and then they get home and have to put up with DS2 and my family.
Damn them

I know!

Fuckers

Yes, private schools are just our way of making sure our state school children don't have to mix with THEM!

It's all about the intangible benefits...

(what colditz said)

Tap water is dead cheap, doesn't stop people insisting they'll only drink bottled water at £££ a go....

your suggestion is ludicrous OP

and i think this thread is a wind up so will ignore now

lol @ wahwah

Most private schools are a waste of money. If the child isn't bright before they go, they won't be when they get out either.

It is entirely about snobbery, segregation and conspicuous consumption.