tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post4648516608861266211..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Kaleem CaireHappy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-26202239642384486292009-11-03T07:51:24.486-06:002009-11-03T07:51:24.486-06:00Terry, I'd be interested in hearing what a &qu...Terry, I'd be interested in hearing what a "compassionate conservative" viewpoint on solutions would be (because often I have NO clue, and some opinions are just plain odd). I keep coming back to the idea that government cannot be our brothers' keeper.<br /><br />And still yet, the word "keeper" has morphed of late (think: zoo-keeper) and there are so many implications to "helping" people vs. enabling or coddling, which stilts genuine growth. If "help" truly weren't there, would many of these fathers stay? Is it even possible to design a safety net without enabling some people to be irresponsible?<br /><br />I just wonder.<br /><br />Though... I do know single parents who homeschool older children. You HAVE to be able to trust your kids at home alone all day, or have relatives if your kids are younger.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-47678592717211996862009-11-02T15:03:49.661-06:002009-11-02T15:03:49.661-06:00Because 70% of black babies are born to unmarried ...Because 70% of black babies are born to unmarried women, many struggling to make ends meet, the black community has a vested interest in the quality and survival of the public schools, even as we (I say "we" only because I happen to be black) acknowledge their failure to educate young people in the communities they are supposed to serve.<br /><br />Let's face it, folks need somewhere for their kids to go while they work all day, and what better way to fill that need than the free childcare offered by compulsory schooling?<br /><br />The left behind argument looms largest when other black folk (or ANY other race), whether due to enlightenment or a better financial situation, choose to rescue their kids from this dysfunctional system. Then we're accused of not caring about those we "left behind." As if I'm supposed to sacrifice my kids for the sake of some other kid whose parent won't, or even can't rescue their own? I don't think so!Elspeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/17495546895657214080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-85959262478103668532009-11-02T07:02:19.228-06:002009-11-02T07:02:19.228-06:00Maybe I should be a news analyst instead then, Vir...Maybe I should be a news analyst instead then, Virginia. I could get all sides of a debate hoppin' mad at me for my interpretation of the things they say... <br /><br />That would be a very entertaining job, so long as no one knew my real address...Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-57332747622662130512009-11-02T03:11:27.247-06:002009-11-02T03:11:27.247-06:00Yes, you take the guesswork out of what they are t...Yes, you take the guesswork out of what they are trying to say and make it more down to earth. I usually don't have the patience to read through fluff. I like the facts. If an article is super long I get frustrated. You always clear it up fast for me and add your funny comments. Love it! You always make me laugh in the things you add in articles.Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.com