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November 24, 2006, 6:19 pm PST

I think we all have to open our minds

 

Hello everyone,

 

I am a father of two children who are in public schools. After watching this show, I have to say that I have learned something new. I do believe in the public school system and that it helps children socailize, however what bothers me is how everyone feels that there way is the best way for everyone. This "One size fits all" approch to education is what I find is the problem. I do feel that there are children who need public school education due to its structure and socal programs. However, I do think that there are some children who may do better in a home schooled enviorment. I do believe children need to be educated but not all in the same way. Finaly, the best thing that I got out of this is parents concerns about thier childs saftey and education quality. This should be a wake up call for public school officals everywhere. It seems that if they can't protect and properly educate our children, some parents will take action and attempt to do it themselves. I think that we need to make sure that our local and national governments hear this and take this into accounts as well as we use our voting power to express our displeasure.

 
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November 24, 2006, 6:45 pm PST

We all want to do what is right

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I do not think that home schooling is for everyone nor do I believe that public schooling is either.  I think parents have a responsibility to do what will best benefit their child.  I have one child in public school and one that I home school.  While one does extremely well in the public school, the other does not.  I don't think it's fair to put all people in one box and say that is what's best for one is best for all.  It doesn't work that way anywhere else in the 'real' world. 

 

For those who have ailments - do they all take the same medication?  No, it depends on what ails them!  Does everyone take something for an ailment??  Not if they don't have an ailment!  Not everyone has the same learning style, abilities or disabilities.  You can't put all people in one room and teach them all the same way and expect them ALL to 'get it'.  Put all those alike (same learning styles, abilities and interests) in one room and teach them and they'll comprehend.  I'd like to see THAT happen in the public school system! 

 

And some parents don't have a choice but to send their child(ren) to public school.

 

I don't think anyone can tell anyone else what's best for the other's child and it be taken seriously.  This debate will never be resolved until we learn to accept each other's differences and accept that not everyone fits the same mold.

I couldn't agree with this person more. One size dosen't fit all when it comes to education.
 

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