[Rodney Kings Brain]

That is kind of my point - parents should be allowed to teach their children about these issues rather than the schools. The schools have their own agenda and that may not (probably will not) be the same as the parents as regards values, etc. I should have explained why I posted this. I am helping a group of people approach their school board because they are concerned with some of the books being used, etc. I used to be a teacher (which is why my friend called me in the first place) and I really wanted suggestions from you rather than being "vain." If there is anything you think I could add or any links that may be useful to me (or if you want to tell me this is a piece of garbage) then do so. I would rather be torn to shreds here than a public forum.

[Domicile of Doom]

Tell your children that you are the person they go to for this kind of information, and the school is not. I tell mine that their disobedience in school only matters to me when it affects their academic progress. All of this other non-sense is just non-sense. If some 25 year old teacher wants to try and impose their liberal crap on my kids, they will fail. I've given my kids instruction to not follow direction when it comes to things like this. The consequences are menial, and unlasting.

Being scared into obedience is the downfall for most parents. Kids have to get into some trouble with the authorities to realize and learn how to stay out of trouble and what their rights really are - but don't tell them that.

[Arthur McGowan]

Helping parents fight with school boards, or to get "better" books into the government's Child Trauma (-Causing) Centers is a complete waste of time. Children should be taught at home by their parents, and tutored by people personally chosen by the parents. Any other arrangement is a sign of a non-functioning family, one that has allowed itself to be reduced to serving as a dormitory for the State.