What’s all the fuss about? I agree that tuition is outrageous and I’m one who has “bared all” to get a break (never bank statements)
But…where does everyone get off saying that we shouldn’t have to cut corners.
Especially you, showerzinger
“Vacations are a necessity, camp is a necessity, good food is a necessity”…you mean school isn’t? Do you call the utility company to get a break? Do you negotiate at the grocery store?
Do you call the sleep away camps for a break? (which btw, @over $2000 for a half summer has gotten out of hand)
If you do the math, 28 days of camp is costing you about $75 a day, where approx 230 days of school is costing you about $35 a day (full tuition) Be happy that there’s even an option of a break.
I hear people complaining about money and tuition all the time yet they don’t hesitate to ie. drive cars that cost $400-$500 a month, as opposed to $300-$400 a month; vacations that cost a fortune; landscapers, take-out food for shabbos, home renovations, etc.
None of these are necessities. You don’t NEED a fancier car, you don’t NEED to take your kids to Orlando, make your own coleslaw & potato kugel and buy cold cuts in the package. Have the landscaper come every other week instead of every week.
I’m sure most of you here grew up with less “luxuries” or what you’re calling “necessities” than we’re living with today.