There's really not, and that's because we live in South Philadelphia. In fact, I'm the only Republican on my entire block.
That's something that we knew when we had kids, so the ship's kind of sailed on that. Moving isn't at all practical at the moment.
Y'know, it's really shocking, but I remember taking my daughters to one of her friends' Christmas parties several years ago, and a bunch of the other parents were there. I think there was a picture of X 42 on the wall (maybe it was MLK and it oddly lead right to a discussion of The Arkansas Love Machine???) and one of the mothers said "I'd (preform a certain sexual act on) [X-42] just for his work in keeping abortion legal." And her HUSBAND was right there!
That's just disturbing on so many levels. At a kid's party? Abortion - and this lady is a "Catholic"??? In front of your husband???
Sigh, that's the kind of garbage I put up with from time to time.
Still, I think the influence that people/ideas like that have very little effect when compared to the example, teaching, and actions of my wife and I.
Wow. What a crappy situation, Owl.
Like others have said, it somewhat depends on the context, but the context is actually irrelevant unless the school/teacher is highlighting WHY they are praying for Obama. I will present two examples. One Goofus, the other Gallant.
GOOFUS: We pray for the Light of America, President Barak Obama, that he will share his wisdom, grace, and spirit to make us all happy and green and guilty of being Catholic.
GALLANT: We pray for the soul of President Barak Obama because he’s the incarnation of Moloch, and believes half of the children in this room should be dead.
We also pray for Aretha Franklin to never wear that hat again.
Otherwise, I would set up a one-on-one meeting with the teacher before going to her superiors. Sometimes that’s all it takes...
It's great that you and your wife are giving your children two wonderful examples. Problem is, with both of you working full-time, the majority of their waking time is spent among adults and peers who don't necessarily share your worldview. They are being influenced. You say that there aren't any Christian schools in your area. How big an area are we talking? I find it hard to believe that nowhere in Philly are there any Christian schools. My cousin drives her daughter 40 miles one way to her private school because she knows that she is getting the best possible education there. My cousin also works full-time. It's a matter of priorities.