I would suggest we've seen much the same transformation in the States. Did the Government facilitate this change over time to meet their ends or was it more of a response?

I think nature abhors a vacuum, so as the "family" eroded due to various factors, growing gaps in education and child hood development were soon found. Its not optimal, but again in those situations where parents/families are not meeting the basic needs of the kids, then I say thank you to the schools who will try and help these children continue to grow.



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Bill in Dayton