[Mariner]

"And the state has no right to take kids either way."

Any parent that does not support their child is abusing/neglecting the child.

That's prima facie cause to remove the child to an institution that can meet their basic needs.

And it would be no more expensive, possibly LESS expensive that Welfare...which supports the piece of sh!t parent too.

It would also sever as a disincentive to combining poverty and pregnancy...ultimately reducing the number of children in need.

[wintertime]

Actually,....I think private boarding schools are a good idea if funded with tax credits.

And....It is enormously expensive now for a child in an inner city to attend a typical dangerous government schools. It is nearly $30,000/year/child.

There are **private** summer camps all over this nation that, with a few upgrades, could easily become **privately** owned and run boarding schools. And...They are already very experienced in handling children.

[wintertime]

I absolutely would **not*** support government owned and run boarding schools.