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gavra_at_work
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squeak

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GAW, I don’t see what your point is. Does having a large family entitle them to discounts (which is essentially dipping into others’ pockets without them knowing)? They could apply for grants, or raise the tuition themselves. Why should others have to do this work for them (which is how it is done now)?

Yes it does, since the other options (telling them not to have children or sending them to public school) are unacceptable. Raising 50K (even using grants and collecting 24/6) or even 25K is not practical. Yes, those who pay full tuition will lose out, but what choice do we have?

The only thing I can think of is telling them to homeschool, but the quality of education will be minimal (no english studies, no Gemorah, etc.), and it will perpetuate poverty (unless the children cant get a shidduch, which is highly likely). If you have a better idea, I would love to hear it.