should taxpayers help parents pay for private schools?
143725
NO NO NO. If taxpayers start paying, then it is no longer a private school, but rather public.
773668
Not really.  The teachers aren't even required to have a degree in private schools.  They are also way underpaid because they don't have the Masters Degree and therefore can't get a better paying job at a public school.  \n\nPrivate schools make their owners rich.  That is their purpose.
39847
If all schools were private, then all parents would have to pay tuition.  Is that feasible?  No.   School vouchers could assist with some of the financial burden, but there would still be some who can't pay.  The government could further subsidize, but then more than half of the school's tuition would most likely come from the government.  And how fair is that, to those who are struggling, but can still make payments?  If a majority of the school is going at the government's expense, why can't my child?  So then when government steps in again...it might as well be public school.  With the exception of school zones.  Then, every parent would be camping out to get their child in the better school.  Then when the spots are filled, people have to settle for what's left over.  How would you feel if your child was at a second-rate school because you didn't camp out longer than the mom in front of you?  Your child's education could suffer because of your lack of endurance.  \n\nI know that's a little over the top, but I said it to prove a point.  Private education is fantastic - my daughter was in it for three years.  But, I was lucky enough to move to a zone where the public school was just as good.\n\nChoice is good.  With vouchers and other scholarships, private school can be attainable for just about anyone who pursues it.  And, as long as there is a choice...and with a decreasing census in the public schools...they can always strive for excellence, making their school a place where parents wan their children.
1018209
No. I would love to go to private school too, everyone would. Why should intercity kids be given an offer everyone else is not entitled to.
1136696
there is help thats whi we pay taxes.
1162216
Private schools are ok but in my opinion public provides much more. A child can learn equalllly as much in either but the key is parent involvement. I like the public system is better it also prepares your child for the real world. Public schools are not as strict, sheltered, nor calm as public much like real life. THe ultimate choice is the parent again I stress Parent involvment.
1178979
Offer something they want! How did one school get parents to come to parent conferences? They arranged to have someone there to help with their taxes!
561570
This is a horrible idea. First of all, the government doesn't "give" anything to anyone, taxpayers do. So, for each of you who think this is great, go tell your neighbor, parents, or friends that you'll be taking $100 away from them every month to give to some kid whose parents should be taking care of him anyway. \n\nIf this is some welfare experiment, it is sure to backfire and it will only help those who refuse to help themselves. If you can't afford to have kids, there is a very simple solution... DON'T.
639610
No. Private schools often offer more opportunities, but not necessarily better people. For example, the top schools are more likely to accept someone from a private school than a public school, but that doesn't mean they are actually better students.\n\nAlso you have to consider the backgrounds of the people. A very small minority of kids in private school come from broken homes/poverty, while larger numbers go to public schools. Some things like this are difficult to overcome in any educational setting.\n\nI feel that, in the end, the important thing is to study hard and get support both at school and at home for the child's individual needs and skills.
52843
only if they made it clear at the beginning of the asking of donations that they intended to purchase school property. I'm hguessing they didn't because who would agree with that? I suggest calling the newspaper or television news. When someone shows up and starts asking them about this I am sure they will change their minds
884693
Christian schools are not part of the public school system and therefore  funded usually by the parents of the students and private donations
907498
yes they should be taught in schools because some parents dont have the time to really teach there children some of those basic skills for example how to manage there money.
984921
Sallie Mae explains it on their website: http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/parents_plan/ways_to_pay/tax_incentives/
507534
Very sad... but since nobody wants to pay taxes, how are they going to fund the schools?
455099
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEDUCT SOME OF YOUR TUITION AND SUPPLIES.  YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE SENT YOU A FORM FOR TAXES!
791627
No.  Sorry.  The point is that you don't pay your taxes to that other district.  Here's hoping the closest school doesn't close!
118119
I don't believe so, no.  I think that only the parents should be able to administer corporal punishment if and when they see fit.  If the school has an issue with a child and they feel that corporal punishment would help quell that issue, then I believe they should contact the parent(s) to come down and issue corporal punishment if the parent agrees to it.  If the parent does not administer corporal punishment at home, then it should be a non-issue and the parents and the school should work together to come up with a punishment suitable for the action of the student.