As a Fairfax County parent, I take exception to the tone of this thread.
We are all working longer hours and since we are no longer able to devote much time to our kids, it is no longer our reponsibility to do so.
We are defending the freedom of all Americans, and we demand the respect that is due people with our clearances.
I suppose that because we are well-compensated, we could put our kids into private schools. But, we pay more property taxes to the country than most people, so we deserve a first-rate county school system. We are due something for our tax monies.
We are not "incompetent", most Fairfax parents have advanced academic degrees. I would not associate with someone who is incompetent.
People who think we are "incompetent" or bad parents should shape up or ship out.