[luckystarmom]

I'm a very caring parent who just put our kids in public school. We like it. We had problems in our Christian private school. They were teaching to the lowest denominator in the class, and they accused my son of having ADD. The public school tested him and found out that he is gifted.

The public school is also providing services for my daughter who has cerebral palsy. We would not be able to afford those services if we had to pay for them all.

Our public school in liberal California also has The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe as one of their required books.

Now, I haven't looked into middle school or high school education yet. We are only doing well in a smaller public school. We've already met several Christian teachers, and they have a Bible Club after school.

We're happy, and it's free.

[ladylib]

There are good public schools, no doubt about it.

[iconoclast]

they accused my son of having ADD. The public school tested him and found out that he is gifted.

Well, good luck (sincerely). My youngest son was held back in second grade and determined to be "gifted and talented" the following year. Do you think that did'nt drive me to distraction?

The public school is also providing services for my daughter who has cerebral palsy.

Hearty applause. IMHO, this is one area that gubmint schools can make a contribution.

Our public school in liberal California also has The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe as one of their required books.

Applause again, but is it your system or your child's teacher? If your system, check to see if you've been spirited to the twilight zone.

We've already met several Christian teachers, and they have a Bible Club after school.

Nope, you're definitely in the twilight zone (or you're a government school teacher disruptor). ;o)

[iconoclast]

and it's free.

Well, actually its not ... in point of fact, in some areas it is scandalously expensive.

[Bob Mc]

"We're happy, and it's free."

Not quite. I, and a lot of other tax payers pay for it.

[Kosh5]

I am truly happy that you are pleased with your choice about schooling. If I have learned one thing from HS'ing our kids for 6 years, it is that HS'ing is not for everyone.

One thing does need correcting. You are seriously deluded if you think that your kids schooling is free. You pay for it every day you buy something at the store, play lottery, or pay your real estate taxes (which is monthly for most people). TANSTAAFL...