[graciegirl]

I might get 'yelled at' for saying this, and I know I'm generalizing, but I believe that the major issue in no matter what size schoo--large or small--is that students come unprepared to learn, parental support of their kids AND of their kids' schools is absent, and even worse, in a society that has grown increasingly hostile and belligerent in many ways, too many parents are not responsible when it comes to discipline (and I don't mean punishment when I say discipline...). When I was in school, if I did something that resulted in my being taken to task, you can bet that when I got home I'd be taken to task again.

Gone are the days.... I have a close friend who says that the only good thing about the 'good old days' is that they're gone. I don't agree; there was a lot of good in those good old days!
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Good for you Sidney Lanier, your education is obvious!! I agree whole heartedly with your views and I am so fortunate that my children raised their children the way they were raised and the way we were raised. My dad was one of nine children whose parents came from Bavaria for a better life. I am proud to say that the descendants of those nine have never been in trouble with the law and all have raised children and grandchildren who are good solid citizens. It is hard work being a good parent, but the rewards are wonderful. People tell you how "lucky" you are!