I also found our public schools to be better in many regards than private schools. Both, however, have the same sorts of teachers - well versed in liberalism! (I took credentialing courses both in TX and CA - they were nothing more than liberal indoctrination theory).
Zach was in private school until 5th grade and I actually liked the public school he went to after that much better! It was a relief to get away from the inflexibility and aura of self-importance. Same with the private high school he went to for his freshman year and the public high school. It wasn’t just the money, either ;)
Sounds like your son is quite motivated. That is wonderful. What does he want to study?
I’m hoping Zach will get the motivation and direction he needs in the Air Force. If they can’t do it, nobody can! He wants to do air traffic controlling, which would be a good job if he decided not to make the AF a career. Or even if he does. We’re very proud of him for serving our country as well.
When I see some of the airmen in uniform at the recruiter’s office, it takes me back in time. They are all dressed neatly, no underwear showing or anything, hair neat, and manners like kids had back in the good ol’ days. I imagine at one time, there wasn’t that much contrast between other youth and youth in the military, but now it’s like night and day. I really think I was born 30 years too late. I don’t belong in this society we have now!
He's following in his dad and oldest brother's footsteps and studying IT/computer stuff. I'm the only computer illiterate in our family. LOL I'm making some progress, but slowly, as I still think there are better things to do with my time. (I may be naive on that one). He's working at his friend's landscape business for summer and has plans to snowplow this winter. He's trying to earn money for school and stuff. He's planning on going to Jr. college and getting an associates degree and then go on to state university for his degree. Our other son did it that way and paid for most of his own schooling. We helped out the last 2 years. He was able to graduate without any student loans.