Biggest problem is there is No Recess at Schools or After School programs any more because of the "No child left behind" program in many states. At my kid's school, the 2 PE instructors left and now recess/gym/standing around doing nothing is the norm since the teachers have to volunteer who is going to man the yard for the day. There is no after school programs or even any after school sports of any kind. School is shut down and locked up by 430pm. And we live 65 miles from the nearest city. Crime is down to nothing here. I have my kid help me out with the meals showing them the basic food groups and variations of colors of the meal and no salt or sugars, etc. But my kid is overweight and it is because they are sitting all day long in school with NO PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. All the organizations like Boys or Girls Scouts are just as bad. No activities there either. My kid gained weight at school, not at Day Care where they played outside at least 3 times a day. So those out there blaming the parents...shame on you! I am really thinking about homeschooling is much better then public school. It just adds to being a widowed spouse, bread winner, parent, house keeper, maid, and now a "Nutritionist/Physical Education/Teacher for my kid. Yea! @U.









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