Yes - I made sure that my son had a solid understanding from an early age to be honest, be responsible, have integrity and show respect for others - perhaps this is not obvious to other parents and schools.
When I look at how parents and schools nowadays discipline kids, it is no wonder that our society became what it is.
Just travelling to school in the mornings shows this. Parents with their kids in the car will cut you off, disregard common traffic rules and then give you a big F-U with their children in the car.
There is no surprise then when (such as last week observed at Wimpy Fourways) a kid of about 8 years says "Mum, dad, you are both effen stupid" and the parents just look at each other and carry on as nothing had happened.
So yes, I am angered that the government and school-system believes that reciting a pledge and some extra DOs and DON'Ts will sort out this countries rape- and crime problem. Perhaps it is necessary for other kids, but certainly will have no relevance for mine.
If you are a parent and are involved with your kids at school, you will know that teachers are unable to enforce any discipline as parents will complain. And, although bullying is a big NO at schools, nothing really ever gets done about it. So in my opinion the root cause resides at the home and at school and a pledge and some more sex-ed will not solve this problem.
