[kjo]

I am a public high school teacher. I can attest first hand that boys are in a lot of trouble, dropping out, not attending college, headed for prison. White males are the most forgetten group. Many are headed nowhere.

[moog]

I am a public high school teacher. I can attest first hand that boys are in a lot of trouble, dropping out, not attending college, headed for prison. White males are the most forgetten group. Many are headed nowhere. It's due to a VARIETY of factors, the most important being having a traditional family I believe (though kids will turn out differently in some cases--like President Reagan and his son Ron). At least in my case, generally, the best-behaved, most well-rounded kids come from families with BOTH parents who are involved with their kids. I know a lot of teachers who could say that too. I LOVE great dads who support their kids. We elementary teachers love stay-at-home moms too.

[Darnright]

>I am a public high school teacher. I can attest first hand that boys are in a lot of trouble, dropping out, not attending college, headed for prison. White males are the most forgetten group. Many are headed nowhere.<

An old school administrator in my area used to push, and push hard for good high school vocational training. Contrary to what many people think, not everyone is cut out for college, and society desperately needs skilled blue collar workers. Plumbers, electricians, welders and auto mechanics, to name a few, are vital to society.

Perhaps, communities should look at providing technical training centers for their students.