I suggest that the public stop using "out-siders"(those who never attend School Board meetings, PTA meetings, and other school activities). School people are, by nature (for the most part), dedicated to their task. They are professionally trained and have spent many years and thousands of hours to be QUALIFIED to be with your children for the purpose of helping them prepare for the world and their life. The childs first four or five years of life are mostly in the hands of the PARENT. The next twenty years or so, the parent remains active in the child's life through the assistance of the schools and others who are dedicated to providing focused assistance such as the church, boy scouts, swimming teachers and etc. I suggest you forget any past negative experiences with the school, and approach each year with positive attitudes so that the child does not carry your bad thoughts into the classroom. Some people have, indeed, been mishandled by schools...but rarely, I'm sure. Attend the meetings that are scheduled and try to know just who your teacher is. We are all human and, obviously not perfect in all that we do. But, I assure you, that TEACHER is your childs link to good health and happiness. You send that child to school each day with a positive,hopeful disposition into an e nvironment that is as safe as most all other places he ventures into,including the home. A delicious meal is provided at a lower cost than provided commercially. A degree that makes it possible for the TEACHER does not come cheap: A Masters take at least 6 years of their dedication of time, very hard work, and lots of money (all of that effort is not assurred of success-they must satisfy their TEACHER). The world needs some gradual getting acquainted with by the growing child for his prospect of happiness. You had your chance. THE CHILD DESERVES A CHANCE! I wish you well.

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Posted on August 30, 2009 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)