One of my kids will be entering middle school while this asshat is in office. They’re going to have a tough time getting my child to serve this administration.
Homeschool. I can’t emphasize that enough.
My nephews grades were dismal in the 6th grade. So I home taught him. Within 27 months he was reading, writing, and comprehending on a college level.
He is now four months away from his 17th birthday and just completing studies for the GED he intends to take soon. Around his 17th birthday he will be signing up for the Coast Guard. If they make him wait for a year he can study for the SAT and find a job for the interim.
I advise everyone to keep their kids at home and school them. They should be learning your values, not someone else’s, and you will find that your children will respect you and appreciate you more if you are also their teacher.
My son already has to do community service. It can include raking the leaves for the elderly lady down the street. Or helping out at the church. All good stuff, and it doesn’t bother me that he is “forced” to be a part of our local community. In 2010 we’ll see if helping out at the conservative political office will count. Or if he’ll be required to work for ACORN in a “community” get-out-the-vote drive. He may just have to take a drop in his grade if it gets to that. Or homeschool.