[AQGeiger]

What would you consider an intelligent response? Stating that putting gasoline in the hair is a good way to rid the scalp of lice? The fact tht it is a common country remedy does not necessarily make it a good one. And you admit in your post that, as far as home remedies go, there are better ones than to use gasoline.

I'm sure it occurs to the majority of the posters on this forum that this was a home remedy at one time, since it was mentioned as such in the story.

Using this method near a gas stove, and putting one's hair above all else, including his safety, is far more stupid than the use of the gasoline alone.

[July 4th]

I'm just catching this thread now. Truly unbelievable. You'd think anyone using gasoline would know well enough to use it outside. The fumes alone will make you ill quite quickly. But I'm guessing the two brain cells that this mother had were arguing with each other over whether to vote for Sharpton or Dean, leaving her uncontrolled hands to dump gas on her kid.

[KneelBeforeZod]

this is an obvious attempt to discredit home schooling. The moderators should pull this article. ;o)