[borntobeagle]

Did you apply the lapse in intelligence to the child of the original poster or the teacher?

I may have misunderstood, but it sounded like you said this about the child.

I'm am from a state similar to yours, we are at the bottom of the list in Public Education, Democrat controlled until 2 years ago.

Discipline is not going to happen in PS until people realize it isn't a dumping ground for children while the parents are out working.

Not all schools are bad. But they are all overly regulated and sensitized.

[squirt-gun]

Re # 53

I worked in a steel mill for money as a boy and, with one parent to help me, went on to a name University.

All of my children are college educated, some with advanced degrees, all married to the same person..... so my wife and I are happy people.

We retired here in the south. I am horrified at the public school system here. When asked what I would do about it if I had the opportunity I had no answer. Young people here just don't have a chance unless they are very fortunate to have parents right on top of the situation and willing to make sacrifices. On balance I feel children here are disenfranchised and do not get any way near the education my children received.

Most of our chidren went to public schools. The high school where we lived for 35 years was (and still is) one of the best in the country with over 90%of children ultimately going on and graduating from four year colleges.

But it is tougher now for young parents. I don't know what the answer is but I think it starts with worthy state government...which we do not have in NC.

I have a niece who lives in Virginia and home schools...She said there "is no alternative".

I"m retired so my battle is over.....I wish you well.