parents

[Douglas <dougwils@moscow.com>]

Dear visionaries,

Debbie Gray's comment concerning the role of parents was good, but I would 
still want to add something.

Institutions can be receptive (or not) to parental input. If an institution 
cultivates an attitude of "back off, man, I'm a scientist" when suggestions 
are offered by parents, it is not long before parents who believe it is 
important for them to be involved will look for a place where they can be 
involved without a major hassle.

You get more of what you subsidize and less of what you penalize.