Children Quote by Susan George
“Cost recovery is the polite way of saying, make families pay to educate their children.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on education policy, 1990s
Criticizes public education funding by suggesting it forces families to pay directly for schooling.
In simple terms: Education costs are shifted to families.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable public funding.
Themes
education
equity
policy
family finance
public good
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- school budgeting
- parental contributions
- government subsidies
Key Concepts
public finance
social justice
tax policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect low‑income families?
- What alternatives exist to fund education?
A Different Perspective
May overlook benefits of public investment in human capital.
