Did single-parent homes ruin our generation?

Single parent homes are a large contributing factor. There are others such as video games, and long-term welfare families. Somebody did a study which showed the SINGLE BEST PREDICTOR of success in school was the home life. Children growing up in a two parent home did much better than those in a single parent home. Let's face it, children grow up the best if they have a mother and a father in their lives.

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Currently, vouchers are loosely based on this money for private school idea but have great variation in implementation, in other words, voucher programs all have different rules. Do they allow religious schools or not? How much money? What expenses qualify? Will private schools be required to take state tests? etc.

Politically, vouchers spark extremes from rage and enthusiasm. Generally speaking, Democrats are against vouchers and Republicans are for them.

To get you up to speed, here are the biggest arguments on both sides.

Arguments FOR Vouchers

Gives families more choice in education options

Public schools aren't doing a good enough job

Competition will improve public schools

Arguments AGAINST Vouchers

Divert money away from public schools

Religious schools should not get public money

Private schools don't accept all students

Private schools don't always have room for students who are using vouchers

Where do you stand on this debate and why?

Melissa Taylor is a freelance writer, an award-winning educational blogger at ImaginationSoup, an award-winning teacher with a M.A. in Education, and a mom of two children, ages 6 and 9. Follow Taylor on Twitter or find her on Facebook.

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It has been a different type of being raised by a single parent, but as long as their is love, it isn't that different.

I have lent my shoulders to many single parent (lady) and her kid to overcome so many hurdles. I am still doing it and ready for anyone to contact me.

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