Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]
Despite what you think, they often can. The parents can't be expected to have all the knowledge, pedagogical ability and all that stuff to teach a child everything it needs to know. I think that is why schools were invented.
Parents can just be bad parents and examples too.
Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
That obviously include teachers.
Originally posted by stj0691:In regards to the post I made about public schools having food health standards, its understandable why they want this law. They (the gov't) want kids to make healthy choices. Instead of banning foods, why not educate children (and parents too) instead. Open discussions in the classroom should be permitted (looking at you, teacher who refused to let a student question Obama's presidency). Also, if people really want educators to take on partial parental roles (especially with this law), perhaps they should be paid as much as a babysitter?
Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]
This is pretty much what I said. Glad you agree
In 2006, over four in five Massachusetts secondary schools (86%) required some health
education for students, and 81% required students to take at least one health education
course.
Originally posted by Mr_Trek:I'd imagine most of those 19% not taking it are the ones who really need it.
Originally posted by stj0691:[..]
Well, that's very limited. There are several situations where I see the course not taken.
Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]
"Most", not all. Of course there can be other reasons too.