
THE COST OF EDUCATING BORDER-CROSSING CHILDREN
Thousands of Mexican children are flocking across the U.S. border to attend school, sparking a debate in towns along the border over whether U.S. taxpayers should have to bear the costs of educating them.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/29/mexico.border.ap/index.html
The children are coming no matter what...it would be better in the bigger picture to have educated children. Educated people will be more self sufficient, more easily adjusted to a new culture. Children should not suffer no matter where they come from.
Shelters for immigrant children to open
A near doubling in unaccompanied Central American minors crossing illegally into the U.S. Is spurring federal officials to open at least three new shelters — two in Texas and one in California — to accommodate them. Gang violence is responsible for the spike. Associated Press