Grandpa you are way off base on this one. You need to put an end to those tired conservative clichés and get out to see what is happening in your local schools. Both of my kids graduated with honors from the public school system . My daughter is working toward a Masters in Architecture and my son has a double major in Engineering and Accounting. Both could balance your checkbook or do a brake job on your truck, thanks to an outstanding group of dedicated teachers. AuntyM has it right , the key to educating a child is parenting, with an emphasis on the importance of education. My only problem is my son is beginning to talk like a Republican, Oh where did I go wrong?