a level playing field :: change is never always necessary

Despite all odds, the spending pandemic has spread even to the classroom. I knew it would; the evidence has been there since day one. Obama's pre-coronation website confirmed my suspicions long before this news reached my ears.

Of course you will want to know what I refer to, if indeed you are politically disconnected, but I'd rather you figure this one out on your own. Don't worry, it's not hard. A Preschooler would understand the levity of the situation.

A friend of mine shared the following news article with me today:

http://www.komonews.com/news/national/62194072.html#idc-ctools

facts on the proposition ...

- Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan has forgotten what it means to be a kid, stating that the school schedule was based on an agrarian (farming) economy and quote, "not too many of our kids are working the fields today." Clearly. Why? We've outsourced everything. Duh. I mean, look at the car companies, the labels on your favorite clothes, the appliances you buy at supposed sales at the mall. Even the concentrate from Tree Top apple juice comes from countries like China, Argentina, Australia.

- Schools are proposed to lengthen the school day and remain open on weekends, giving kids a "safe place to go" -- which speaks to just how sad the family situation has become. I see this not going over so well with teachers who already spend much more time in the classroom than at home with family, somehow. Especially those in low-income, high-crime areas.

- Breaks to be shortened. That's happening already, so why not. Perhaps what should happen instead: Take out all the extraneous week-long breaks during the school year, yes? Get in, get schooled, get done -- keeps the kids focused and doesn't max out teaching staff. Better yet, perhaps parents should be more involved?

now ...

Do you understand what's going on? I mean, really comprehend. Under the guise of a brighter future and keeping up with the Joneses of the world, rides a darker horse.

Big government. Should sound familiar.

For working parents who already find their children a nuisance to take care of, this new reform probably looks made in heaven. Most, however, love their children and want to provide them with the best opportunities scholastically and otherwise. But have you considered the cost to your family? How long before your child leaves home? The clock ticks quickly; just ask my mother.

Speaking of ticking clocks, just imagine how squirmy those kids, especially the young ones, will be with this proposed lengthening of classroom time.

To be fair, it is true other countries spend longer amounts of time in the classroom. However, these same countries do not have sports programs for children. Instead, money is funneled toward scholastic endeavors.

Thus, if Obama truly wants to level the playing field, he should eliminate after-school sports programs, physical education requirements, and all extra-curricular sports leagues. Doing so would undoubtedly cause an uproar among children and parents alike, but would slightly satisfy his lust for all things United Nations.

on another note ...

"Quality over quantity" always wins, no matter the bet, and Obama walks a fine line already. I only hope he sticks to his oft-embarrassing media appearances in the future, because as far as I'm concerned, he has been and continues to make far too many rash decisions in the name of "change."

Even a kid knows ... the smart thing to do with loose change is deposit it in the bank, not spend it as soon as it is given and brazenly ask for more.

Obama has more withdrawals than deposits to his name. There's something wrong here.

At some point, we run out of change.