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I'm not worried about the state cheating somebody; I'm worried about the parents who need the parenting classes.  I don't think the state can really do much if the parent isn't parenting.  Heck, the teacher can't really do much.  What can the state do?  Does the state have an obligation to get this kid into Harvard?

Maybe the state could focus more on getting the kid some food, clothes, health insurance, transportation to school, etc., but the state will never be able to take the place of a parent.  Some standards are not going to do that.  Sorry.  BTW, which state has the most kids who have been cheated out of national college entrances?  Are we keeping any data on that?  Do their own instate and community colleges count or does it have to be a "[b]national college[/b]"?  For  example, JMU is not really "national"---it's regionally ranked.  Are the kids there ones who have been cheated?  [/quote]

"Parents should be better parents" is a wish, not a policy solution.

Though there are policy solutions that would help parents be better parents, such as paid parental leave; paid sick leave; jobs that pay a living wage, have regular hours, and don't injure the parent; affordable housing near transportation and jobs; affordable health care (including dental care); access to affordable, nutritious food; an end to deportations that break up families; and an end to the "war on drugs". These policy solutions are not exactly popular, though.[/quote]

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