My parents knew what was best for me. And, that’s all that mattered even when I didn’t agree with them, they were right. And, I know what’s best for my kids and we live our life this way. No teacher or system has control over our kids. And as parents, we only have a certain amount of control, to guide them. There comes a time when it really is up to them to decide their path.
I’m all for Catholic schools/private schools. Hell, I attended k-12 Catholic school. My kids attend k-8 catholic. It certainly wasn’t perfect. It was like a prison, back in the 70s and 80s, now it’s like a freakin resort. However, it taught me tons and most importantly, it taught me that life wasn’t all about me.
I’m all for deciding this in a private setting. Unfortunately, parents have made the schools, public and catholic and private, a babysitter and the parent for their kids. Not all parents, of course. But, far too many. They expect the schools to raise their kids. And we wonder why the schools have taken over in parenting students, rme.
Let me know when an all k-12 private school system is in place. And, how well that works out. I’m sure the funding will be interesting, given we fund our k-8 catholic school and it’s a constant battle for funding.
I’m all for homeschooling. Shame you and others aren’t as generous when it comes to other education choices.
Seriously, do you think any of those inner city kids and more than a few suburbia kids would get any kind of education if it were left to their parents? Those drug addicted, scum, low life parents? When’s the last time you were in philly? Or Camden? Do you really think those kids would be better off without a “government” school? You all can spout that nonsense all you want but it’s clear you have no idea what the world is like today.
And despite what you and those who follow you think or feel, there ARE excellent Catholic and public schools. Certainly not perfect, but we all know ain’t nothin’ perfect anyway.
What about college? Should college also be private? I attended Penn State, a STATE SCHOOL. It didn’t turn me into a liberal/socialist/marxist.
I was the doctor in a health clinic at K and A and at Hunting Park for about 6 months in 1999.
I was born and raised in Kensington. Attended St. John of Arc.