Only the Catholics have High Schools.
The public has k-12 sports programs
‘Only the Catholics have High Schools.’
The Catholics are a smart bunch, at least the ones I have dealt with. I have much admiration of their Biblical knowledge and their knowledge of the history of the church.
Our public schools are pretty much as you describe and the bad part is that our churches are becoming activity based for our youth. Folks say it helps keep them busy and off drugs, it also makes them Biblical illiterates.
The youth coming up today are going to have a hard row to hoe as the result of lazy parents content to let them and in many cases enable them to be babysat by computer games and cell phones. My 2 youngest sisters are prime examples of this. When I heard my 8 year old nephew was being allowed to play these games by his mother, I raised more he11 than a pet ape, to no avail.
One thing I will say about my two Ky sisters is that their kids can hunt and fish from an early age. The game thing is largely the result of the keeping up with the Jones virus.
Since my father died and I am the oldest it falls to me to attempt to straighten them out. Most thankless job I have ever undertaken. But Dad gave me my orders, so no choice.