[Resolute Conservative]

I do not look at wanting the best for your kids and them being in a school of achievers being bigoted. It is reality and I am not ashamed to say I prefer my own kind. Kind being people who want to succeed and earn their way.

I paid lots of money for my kids to attend private schools and avoid the hoodrats, white trash, and wetback contingents.

[ncpatriot]

Responsibility as a parent

[LibertarianLiz]

Wow, you sound like me. My girls are all grown at this point; but, when they were little I read an article in the local paper giving the test results for our school district. For 4th and 8th grade, English and math. Neither one hit 20% of students doing the work at grade level. My eldest was a very bright child who was reading single words at 2 and could read simple books at 4. So, hubby and I made the financial sacrifice of sending her to a Catholic grade and high school. Same with my youngest.

Yes, it was a financial hit; but, it was worth it. Both were in honors programs and took classes where they received college credit (which helped with college bills later on). My youngest ended up being placed, in her freshman year, in a junior year English class. And, she was still ahead of most of the students.

In the long run, I believe it was worth the money we spent.