[Dianna]

Speaking of red neck culture.. the closest thing I can think of is all the kids in Levittown who think all they're cut out to be in life are cops and firemen and that's it. They're going to go to Nassau College and whatever else well hey... even white people have their own ghetto fabulous living.

I guess it all comes down to what YOU think you are capable of. We get that from our parents and the surrounding community. What I don't get is why anyone would put limits on a little kid?

My brother was never a good student, and my parents worried about him. But they always encouraged him in his strengths. My mom and dad always acted as though I could do anything in the world. I try to do that for my kids, and as a soon to be teacher, it's a high priority for me.

[cyborg]

I guess some people don't realize how they limit their children. It's pretty sad. Teachers have a lot of power, more than they realize, to affect the future of students. It's just like parental power.