I teach my own children. I've been
teaching them since their birth. I taught
them to speak clearly, tie their shoes, cut
paper, learn the alphabet, and how to read
phonetically. Because they can decipher
anyword infront of them they are able to
open a book and teach themselves with some
guidance about nature, science, history,
etc. Because I had them memorize their
math facts they are able to open a math
text book and teach themselves how to solve
math problems. By reading so much they are
learning how to write correctly. By being
responsible for their education and not
using the government institution they have
learned the importants of being responsible
individuals. I wish more Americans took
responsibility for their childrens
education. If only more people realized
public schooling originated and why it
exist the way it does today they might not
buy into it.
A suggested reading
http://www.voicenet.com/~sakossor/ken4_11.ht
ml might prove worthy of reading. I don't
have an axe to grind with people who choose
to go into the teaching profession. I do
object to our nations children being used
as lab rats and American lives being used
for the purpose of the state or shall I say
global village.

Respectfully your fellow citizen,

Melissa

Melissa Phillabaum, us@tusco.net,
9/24/00

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