It isn't optimal that we have to piece meal a fulfilling education together, however, I grew tired of trying to fight "The system" and after a half dozen years of trying to change it realized that by the time I did make meaningful change, my sons would be long gone from that system. That doesn't mean I've given up the good fight, I've simply just come to the realization that the fight won't be won in time to greatly benefit my own children and alternative means are an absolute necessity.
So true! I'm still very involved at school if they welcome my involvement----this is mostly at DD's elementary school, since both the public and the private middle schools don't seem to want me involved. But at the elementary school I run events, build programs, voice my opinions if they are willing to listen. But while I and all the parent volunteers work hard to try to change for the better, our kids can't just wait on the sideline.
