Originally Posted by PBO

The McDonalds reference is simple, my son receives a free food voucher for McDonalds each time he attends the scripture classes taught be a certain religion. I've never had a sensible answer to my questions directed at the 'teacher' or the school as to why they are given out. In my view it's a blatant bribe & one I'd prefer not have in school or my house

A point I didn't explain is that if my kids do go to the library during scripture classes they aren't permitted to read or write - they are expected (& in theory supervised) to just sit quietly. My daughter refuses to just sit & does her librarian duties however this is a clear form of punishment in my view & little wonder my son wanders through the different scripture classes looking for bribes. A pathetic & easily changed situation if approached with respect - there's little of that from the religious element in the school though

I'm with Brian - treat everyone as you would want them to treat you. If you stuff that up, you deserve what's coming & if distilled down to a simple point, this is what my kids are taught