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snip~"A primary purpose of the educational system is to train school children in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare,"~snip

Oh geez. This is extreme.

"Good citizenship"-good.
"Patriotism"-good.
"Loyalty to the State and Nation"-good.
"Protecting the public welfare"-good.
"Primary purpose"- not so good.
"Train school children"- not so good.


*cough* nazi *cough*



I've watched a close friend home-school for a long time. She's been really successful at it but I see how everyone might not be. Testing the kids to make sure they are at average level once a year seems fair.....If not, they can study harder...no biggy. The state wants to own your kids..which they do, but why be so in your face about it? "We have to give them their training!!!" "Buahahahaaa!!" Sounds kind of sardonic.

I'm not sure if I had a kid that I would want them taking a part in a system that has their training all worked out. It's an itty-bitty kid that likes to stick stuff in it's mouth..not a soldier. (yet)