It's important that kids learn, but I really don't like all the testing, testing, testing.
It's very hypocritical to constantly say, 'We want to keep our kids close,' then send them home with so much homework that family time becomes nonexistent.
Sometimes I ride my bike to see the kids after a matinee and then ride back to do the show. That's the hard part, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Its important that kids learn, but I really dont like all the testing, testing, testing.
In my kids school, the married family is an anomaly which I do think is sad. I do believe in marriage.