Speaking as someone whose parents prioritized their financial security and their hobbies, and having the experiences I have now, I can tell you that it&#x27;s not a decision I would make lightly. It mattered a great deal which public schools I went to because it mattered a great deal which college I got in to. I went to a middling public school, so I ended up in a middling college. The only reason I&#x27;ve ended up where I am is that I&#x27;m very lucky. I could easily have ended up working retail like nearly all of my friends from high school. Knowing that actually makes me afraid to have children, because it&#x27;s really likely that they&#x27;ll be worse off than I am.