For those parents and students who do choose to go to a Christian school there are some wonderful advantages. Cost is not one of them. Parents who send their kids to a private Christian school are actually paying for the public schools through their tax dollars and the private school besides. Public schools think they have a tight budget and always need more money. Any private school I know would love to have half the money per student that taxes provide the public schools.
Private schools are expensive.
It is a sacrifice to send kids to a Christian school. Money is always hard to come by, and then there are the never-ending fundraisers that are absolutely essential to make the school's budget work. The small class size, individual attention, phonics, Christian curriculum, and safety make all of the costs and sacrifices more than a worthwhile choice and investment. But, Christian schools aren't for everyone and I am glad they're not. If you enjoyed this column, please be sure to sign the guest book and say which column you liked or didn't like and why.