[LarryLied]

Look at the problem the Catholic Church has and it denounces homosexuality. Government teachers put out a welcome mat. The NEA wants affirmative action in hiring homosexuals in all grades. The elephant in the living room the media does not want to report on is that there is more sexual abuse of children by teachers than there is by priests. Click on my screen name for over 125 FR posts on the subject.

[Leisler]

"Hey, kids, this is Mr. Handpuppet. He is wearing a condom. Do you know what condoms are? Mr. Handpuppet does...."

And soforth, then on to fith grade.

[ZGuy]

Our son was born 4 weeks ago. You couldn't pay me enough money to send him to public school here in California.

Homeschooling for us!

[jurisdog]

Vouchers.

[oc-flyfish]

Already done! Our kids have never set foot in one of these tax payer funded money pits.

For all the parents out there who are contemplating it, go for it! It was the best decision my wife and I ever made.

My son is in the 2nd grade but already doing 4th grade work at the public school level. I confirmed this with my mother who teaches 2nd grade in a public school.

James Dobson is right on with this recommendation. I would also recommend reading his new book, Raising Up Boys, which covers other areas where the public schools are hindering our sons.

[Yaelle]

Another homeschooling in CA bump!

[TxBec]

homeschool bump!

[cornelis]

Do you do searches before you post?

[rovenstinez]

It may have to get much worse until Mr. Public catches on when it's then too late. I'd go the father playing the pitcher route of implanting values in the home, with Mom playing catcher. I bet the kid would get a few home runs on pure self esteem. That was the PLAN.

[mrobison]

James Dobson is the real deal, folks. If he says get your kids away from California's educational fag agenda, just do it.

[The Irishman]

In the state of California ... if I had a child there, I wouldn't put that youngster in a public school,"

Not only Christians should feel this way. The California schools lead the way but they are not alone.

Regards.

[stevio]

This is unbelievable.

[The Mayor]

Members of the public can submit public comments to the state board and attend public hearings on school curriculum. "The curriculum commission also has to have two public hearings on instructional materials, so anybody can come in there" and speak their mind, said Adams.

you can do this till your blue in the face, cause that's all you can do is speak your mind, they won't change their agenda. Just try this locally and see where it gets ya....no where! i'm glad my brother is moving this month..

[luckystarmom]

If we are in California, what are we supposed to do if we have special needs kids. If you homeschool your kids, you do not get the special ed services.

I have twin girls starting kindegarten. One daughter has brain damage. She is going to be needing extensive speech and occupational therapy. She made need reading and other help. I am not at all qualified to help her with the speech and OT.

My other daughter also has severe speech problems, and she needs extensive speech therapy.

My son is in 2nd grade at a private Christian school. We are having a horrible experience with him this year. He's having problems with writing, and he hates school. His school is good for kids that like to write, but it is not good for a kid that likes math/science. We are not sending him back to the private school. I don't have time to homeschool him because I am so busy with the twins and their special needs.

Right now, we feel that our only choice is public school.

We also can't move because the economy still sucks.

[Lancey Howard]

California. LOFL !!!

[VOA]

bump

[Euro-American Scum]

But, said Adams, parents do have recourse for changing curriculum they don't like, other than taking their kids out of public schools.

Is that right? What measures can parents take without being branded as bigots, racists, fascists and homophobes? And how can it be voiced without getting a visit from Child Protective Services?

"When it comes to the adoption of instructional materials, a person can apply to be a reviewer, because we not only have teachers and scholars ... but we do have members of the public," he said.

They may be reviewers, but school boards do not pay attention to them.

The state board chooses reviewers, based on an applicant's professional qualifications and commitment to the review process.

Translation: Ph.D.'s from secular liberal universities.

[Sangamon Kid]

What's sad about this is that Dobson FINALLY said something. Does it have to get so obvious before our so-called spiritual leaders take a stand? Many of us saw this years ago and abandoned the system. The seeds of what's going on in California are in every school district in America. I don't care how good you think your school is...because we have closed the door on God.

[Exigence]

Tom Adams, administrator for California's department of education "curriculum frameworks," said he was unaware of any pro-homosexual curriculum being taught in the state's public schools.

Isn't it amazing that the administrator of curriculum is the *only* one in CA that's unaware that this is occurring? /sarcasm

Half the nation is aware of what's going on, and this guy feigns innocence. Another reason to flee the public schools.

[Jeff Chandler]

Been homeschooling kids for eight years, and feel compelled to share some wisdom born of experience. Here is the most effective core curriculum for kids: read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read. Plus a good math program like Saxon. Then read some more.