[ladylib]

What socialization? Kids in public schools today don't even have time for recess anymore. They have to devote their time to studying for their "high stakes" tests -- you know, the tests that will ensure that fat cat school superintendents and teachers will keep their jobs, not to mention property values not plunging. Some schools even make kids stay after during the week or come to school on Saturdays to be coached on these tests. Then of course there are several hours of homework each night.

That's a big burden to put on kids. One wonders if homeschooling will increase because parents are not happy with unhappy, stressed out children. My guess is that it will.

[luckystarmom]

That's what is happening to my son. He's missing recess, and he's spending hours on homework. He's only 8, and he is supposed to have fun.

[SpookBrat]

BTTT! You are right.