Patrick Thinks School is Like Prison.

I wonder why?

http://wcbstv.com/technology/surveillance.demarest.cameras.2.565939.html

I mean, the arrival at a certain time. The herding from class to class upon the bell ringing. The loss of freedom of speech and a dress code tailored so as not to offend. The inability to go outside or even use the restroom without permission. Being watched constantly by camera.

And now... the police are watching as well. OK, I have to agree with Patrick. Though he says he doesn't want to homeschool b/c mom will be even more demanding. He'll never go anywhere and see any friends. Well, he's probably right. Especially because if "Mom" is also "teacher" he'll be disciplined more harshly. In public school, "OK" is a proper and respectful form of responding to a teacher, but it sure wouldn't work here. Most of the time we expect a "Yes, Ma'am" or "Yes, Sir" as a response even in ordinary conversation. Yep, we'd be even MORE dictatorial but we'd do it with love. *smooch*