school is hardly a free service, and why is it that a parent is considered a 'whiney butt' b/c they want a consistent school setting for their children? Public School offers a rich environment for a child to learn in as opposed to private schools who are able to discriminate as freely as they wish. Not everyone can afford to pay tuition costs every year. If you understood whats important about being a parent then you may understand why we want our kids to attend a school that is not only close by, but within the community that houses it.