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> Mark Wonsil wrote earlier today about Richard Feynman, and he is as good an
> example as what good parenting will do for a child. Feynman attended Far
> Rockaway High School, a public high school in an area just outside NYC, but long
> before he ever got there, his parents had filled his head and their house with
> books and ideas.
>

I have read several books by Mr. Fenyman.  I wish I would have read some before I got married.

However, Mr. Fenyman attended Far Rockaway in about 1930 to 1934...
Back then, the curriculum was reading writing and arithmetic.  Teachers were evaluated on their
ability to teach, not on their commitment to social justice.
http://www.nysun.com/article/14604

Back in the 1930’s, a students performance was more important that attendance.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7884243/

Back in 1930’s, for the most part common sense prevailed and butter knives were not considered a
lethal weapon.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/4489421/detail.html

Back in the 1930’s, kids were could not be forced to take drugs, without the parent’s consent.
http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/2005/05/11/pharma_lobbies_to_drug_kids_in_schools_citizens_resisting.htm

Back in the 1930’s, carrying 10 nails would not get an 11 year old arrested.
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3313972&nav=0RaMZaC9

Back in the 1930’s there was no such thing as a mass strip search.
http://www.aclu.org/StudentsRights/StudentsRights.cfm?ID=17947&c=159
Good thing there unconstitutional now.


I agree that parental involvement would fix a lot of issues…  but I would say, Mr. Fenyman had it
easy compared to today.

-Craig


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