Should this be up to the parents?\nIs this a reasonable requirement?\nPlease tell me your opinion.
121606
For. If you are able to do it then you should learn about it. And sadly, even wayy back when I was in school, there were always some that did it. I had sex education in the sixth grade.It didn't hurt me at all.
586125
I think it is a good idea. After all, you pointed out that homosexuality exists whether we like it or not and we can't really keep kids heads buried in the sand for the rest of their lives. If you are a teacher, I also feel that you can do a better job of approaching this issue with objectivity than some parents can. I would just point out that it is a choice that some consenting adults make and leave it at that.
104982
it depends on how mature the child is. of course there are laws that have required age limits on things like that.
146068
I would say yes, in an ideal world.  However, because there are parents who cannot take care of their own children;they are forced to work more than 10 hours a week to provide for themselves, if not for a family.
122296
The rationale is that the raising of children is good for society - so must be supported by all, whether or not you have children.  That is the reason too why the tax system pays for schools, not just the parents.  Other people's children will be supporting you in your elderly years, right?
257343
You know who the responsible parent is....YOU! Just continue being what you are, and the problem is solved. Kids are smart, and they KNOW! They want to live where there is stability, security, and love! You give them all that, so you have nothing to be concerned about! Relax!!
643907
I don't agree with the fact that parents should get paid like teachers if they want to home school their children.  First I don't think teachers get paid enough for what they do.  Second, teachers have to go through years and years of training to become a teacher.  A parent who chooses to home school their child should not be paid salary like teachers.
644080
You're right.  I think parents should definitely EXPECT good grades.  But I don't know that rewarding them is such a good idea.  You don't go around giving your kids money for being polite to your dinner guests, or behaving well at the grocery store.
364189
That sounds like a lot of WORK and responsibility for your parents. Maybe there is a good reason why your friend's parents won't allow it either. The only thing I can say is to remove as much of the burden from your parents. YOU clean the house, YOU prepare the food, YOU police your friends and make sure they follow your parents' rules and YOU clean up afterwords -- if you demonstrate to your parents that you can do all that and follow through you might have a chance.
116367
I think it is kind of unfair for the child.  Think about it when the child graduates from highschool he will be70 years old!! I guess it depends on how old the mom is.  Or if they have any other older kids.
598222
This is a cooperative effort. BOTH parents and the school need to have open communication with this issue and stay on top of it consistently. The child needs to feel comforable enough with both sides to share whatever issues he/she is having and then the three sit down and try to resolve the issues/conflicts that are occurring. The key words here are consistency and communication between the three:parent school and the child.
278338
Yes! Let it go.  They want you to react to their pissing and moaning. Who cares if they sigh, as long as they're doing what you've asked them to do? They're playing their role and the children. You should stay strong and continue be the parent.
264571
I believe that parents should be held responsible to a certain extent, but, you can preach and preach to your kids about what's right and wrong and they still may not listen. I firmly believe that you CANNOT hide everything from your kids. Society has a very big part in shaping idea's into a child's mind. The child should be held criminally responsible to the extent of the law, unless the parent forced or helped the child do the act, then both should be held responsible.
398718
Depending on the situation. When my parents are older I feel they should be the responsibilty of me and my siblings. The way I see it, they spent quite a few years looking after us, so we should do the same for them.
652070
I think it is up to you. I am a teacher and parent, and I would not homeschool my children. I have seen many high achievers and early college starters who have been home-schooled. If you are determined and dedicated to doing it, I believe it will be very successful for your children.
240687
No, no, a thousand times no.\n\nLeave parents in their little dream land about this.
260659
Several states have that as a requirement.  I think that there should be interim tests to determine if the child is learning the basics.  These tests should be used for evaluation only and not tied to any school funding.