I believe the Left just "celebrated" the first "16"
16 in that they now brag that they have now reached a point where kids have been exposed to the Lefts propaganda for the entire 12 years of school and the 4 years of College.
Of all the threats to this country public "education" is problem number one.
Exactly right, which is one reason my wife and I felt it our duty to homeschool our children. I wish more people would not let the public school system indoctrinate their children. True, it is a considerable time commitment but well worth it in our experience. Among the many other benefits are the very close relationships we have with our children.
While it is true that homeschooling is not for everyone, it is not at all difficult. There are very many support services available these days.
True. Many think home schooling is difficult, but that's because the institutional school system is 90% a waste of time during to each day, so parents think they need to school their kids for six or seven hours a day. That schedule is mainly an excuse to keep kids from their parents for the bulk of the day. Actually learning real subject matter at home only requires an hour or, maybe, two each day, and almost always results in much better educated kids.
Six or seven hours at school is mostly wasted time. Serves to keep kids from learning actual useful skills (that would put them in competition with adults in the work force), and allows for indoctrination outside of the supervision of parents. As for the former, it makes some sense from a "herd management" perspective but, on an individual level, is hugely disadvantageous for the kids. Wouldn't it be better for most kids to be learning to work with engines, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, etc.,
along with academics, vs drama, gym, ridiculous electives, etc.?