I have a senior in high school that is a product of public education from Pender County, taking a full honors/advanced placement curriculum. My nine year old just completed this project. Have you looked at the academic achievements of Pender County kids, or can you not get past the economic demographics? Obviously there is a little more going on than just "charity" work. It's all part of being a well-rounded and diverse person. You are WAY off track here...why don't you reverse some of this negative energy and try volunteering for a couple of hours working with kids this age and hopefully open your mind a little...