[Lady Eileen]

As Rev. Ray Moore notes in his book ...Let My Children Go: Why Parents Must Remove Their Children From Public Schools Now

Why is abandonment of state schools necessary? Can't we just "fix" the problem of public education with better ideas, more money, more teachers, new technology, etc, etc? More and more Christians are beginning to understand they the clear answer to this question is an emphatic "No.!" State schools, according to Rev. Moore, are built upon a socialist, humanist-oriented model. Socialism, from its very foundation, is not compatible with Christianity and a free market economy. Government education's socialist model is, however, a brilliant means by which to inculcate the hearts and minds of children toward the goals and purposes of the state.

Thus we begin to see a battle line drawn by those who wish to indoctrinate children toward the goals of state education, versus those who wish to educate and point children toward their Creator to fulfill His purposes in their lives. And with Christ, we must keep in mind; there is no neutral ground.

[ReagansShinyHair]

"Why is abandonment of state schools necessary?"

Firstly, I would not put my children in public schools. I will homeschool if I am lucky enough to get children.

However, public schools used to work. There was a time when they DID work. I suggest you read "The Bell Curve" for more statistics on public schools and their effectiveness. I do not agree with some of the conclusions in that book, but they do provide convincing facts about public schools in the past versus now.