re: Can middle class families afford private school tuition?

What's most important to you? That's the question that is answered. If private school for your kids is most important, then of course a middle class family can afford it. If not, then a bigger house, more expensive vehicles, nicer vacation, etc will play more of a role. People usually get in the habit of maxing out what they can afford to spend on homes and vehicles especially, but that also says what's most important to them, does it not? People also blow arse loads of cash on eating out almost every night rather than cooking at home, or on weekends, and reheating during the week. That's also a choice as well.