John Swett Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The vulgar impression that parents have a legal right to dictate to teachers is entirely erroneous."

by:	John Swett (1830-1913) Superintendent of California Public School System, "Father of the California public school" system, "Horace Mann of the Pacific"
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Categories:	Collectivism, Education, Family, Obedience, Responsibility, Rights, Statism, Children, Government
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When a big enough lie is told often enough it becomes recognized as the truth. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
Parents and school representatives should be searching out mutually, educational advancement in terms of the best interests of the students. No dictorial decrees, but effective life promoting prescriptions. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytownl ppl mb 1
In other words, school choice. I agree. -- E Archer, NYC 1
The sentiment remains the same today among the school unions. They unequivocally agree that the children under their guidance are 'theirs' and that parents have no say, just pay your taxes and complain at PTA meetings but they are under no obligation to do anything they don't want to do. Another example of 'socialist' appropriation. -- E Archer, NYC 1
Parents and school representatives should be searching out mutually, educational advancements in terms of the best interest of the students. No dictorial decrees, but effective life promoting prescriptions. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 1