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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Obama's speech leads to a parental panic attack; but what do kids think? - St. Petersburg Times


Obama's speech leads to a parental panic attack; but what do kids think? - St. Petersburg Times:

"Parents can be so exhausting.

They don't want kids to do drugs. Or stay up late. Or skip school.

And they certainly don't want them to watch a speech about staying in school.

Barack Obama is webcasting to classrooms across the country Tuesday with advice to students. It has turned into a collective parental panic attack. Politicians released official statements. Blogs are afire with commentary on both sides."