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To: mph who wrote (27095)	8/24/2006 11:02:07 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541513

You read my post wrong. You assumed far too much. I think the women's lib revolution is responsible for the mess we're in today wrt two parents needing to work, not the current administration, or Clinton. When you free women from the home to go in to the work place, the first families with two parents working will have an advantage- but then prices will rise, because people can pay more, and soon families that don't have two parents in the workplace will be at a severe disadvantage for basic goods. Women's freedom was bought at the expense of children, imo. I don't see a way to reverse that, though I probably would if I could- since I generally favor the interests of children over adults. I find it inexcusable that people have children and don't allow the time to raise them. Those too poor to care for their children, or who aren't interested enough in raising them, shouldn't have them. But I don't make the rules. Since I can't do a thing to make parents be responsible, I support regulation of TV, music and movies, that are aimed at children, to protect children from the worst of influences. Violence, sexual situations- especially those coupled with violence- drug use, drinking and smoking- I think the state has an interest in trying to protect children from those elements. To protect children I think the best solution would be after school care offered on school sites. At the moment childcare in this country is a patchwork of mostly poor care. I'd like to see care that involved sports and homework supervision, along with stimulating educational opportunities. The best way to combat injurious influences is to leave no time for them in the child's life. I also support regulating children's programs- especially those aimed at the youngest viewers- to try to make them wholesome. I don't think we have to see smoking in a cartoon for it to be entertaining. My kids loved the Care Bears and My Little Pony- there was no smoking, and no one was hit on the head with a hammer, and they enjoyed it anyway.

To: mph who wrote (27095)	8/24/2006 2:29:03 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541513

sounds more like an excuse than a reason to me It depends on your focus. If your focus is the parent, then it's an excuse. The parent isn't doing his job. But if your focus is on the kids, then it's a reason. The kid is a kid. He has done nothing to be excused. I think the state of parenting is pretty sorry, too, but you have to play the hand you're dealt. Unless we intend to take action to assure than only loving, competent, and dedicated people produce children or let the children grow up to be a negative in our society, we what can we do but focus on the kids?

To: mph who wrote (27095)	8/24/2006 5:40:35 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541513

"Abdication of parental responsibility is not a new problem. I am a single parent of an eight year old little girl (I also have two who are grown). I work full time and it's tough. I haven't abdicated. In fact I just got the report back yesterday from having psychological tests done on my child by a qualified educational psychologist (The head of educational testing at a nearby university). The results report that she is achieving at almost the tenth grade level in math (9th grade, seventh month). She is a normal petite and lovable little girl. Her friends have no idea what her academic achievements are and she will never brag about them because she is smart enough to know that it is not part of their relationships and their reactions could be destructive. Her best friend is a girl with autism. I have been retired from an education career for many years but am considering starting a new parent education program for parents interested in helping their kids accelerate in academics. We've been falling behind other developed countries for a couple of decades. Parents could make a difference if they are willing to sacrifice some of their selfish interests. I am a product of the decades where parenting became viewed as something less than noble and excellent and I resent it. I also do not recommend the single parent route as the best option, but I am a walking testament to not letting that be an excuse for letting your kids down.