The Editor,
Re. “Sheltering private schools while undermining public” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, July 6).
As a former public school teacher (School District 43, about 18 years) and mother of a private schooler, then homeschooler, I know first-hand the many reasons for choosing a private school. The public system is not bad, and there are many excellent, awesome teachers and amazing programs. But there are many valid reasons for choosing private school.
The government does not shelter private schools. Remember, every parent (and those who are not parents) pay school taxes to the government. Why should those who choose private schooling not receive some benefits rather than being penalized by having to pay for everything, which would be the case
if government was to not help fund private schools?
Fair funding? It is far from fair for the private schools — take a look at actual dollar amounts the government gives to all private schools in B.C. compared to the amount given to private schools.
Deborah Struk, Belcarra
