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The house is ruined to its foundation, yet the master thinks of painting the parlor.
-Persian proverb
"As Former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it’s clear to us that our military readiness could be put in jeopardy given the fact that nearly 75 percent of young Americans are unable to serve in uniform. We joined Mission: Readiness because we believe that investing in our children through early education is not a Republican issue or Democratic issue. It’s a plain common sense issue critical to our National Security."
This bold statement by General John M. Shalikashvili and General Henry H. Shelton makes clear the challenge of the Mission: Readiness initiative. The two generals, joined by former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark, and nearly 90 other military leaders, are promoting more attention to early childhood education since a new report has concluded that 75 percent of young people ages 17 to 24 are unable to enlist in the military because they fail to graduate high school, have a criminal record, or are physically unfit. The generals are calling for "greater investment in high-quality early learning programs to ensure more young people graduate from high school, obey the law, and have the option of military service if they choose that path".
Speaking for the group, Rear Admiral James Barnett (USN, Ret.) observed, “The armed services are meeting recruitment targets in 2009, but those of us who have served in command roles are worried about the trends we see. Our national security in the year 2030 is absolutely dependent on what’s going on in pre-kindergarten today. We urge Congress to take action on this issue this year.”
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fillmore, ca, United States
01/09/2010 6:15 pm
Are you kidding me. Promoting more early childhood development will make for a better high school student. How about if the parents parented like they should, be home for them after school and give guidance, then students do better in the long run! I am a preschool teacher, see parents drive up in BmW's, Very nice SUV's etc...they WANT to work, do not want to parent. I live in California where it is expensive to own a home but I do. I have ALWAYS been home when my kids come home from school. No I am NOT lucky, I did it by choice. A choice to no buy a brand new care every two years etc. Parents are self-centered, want the preschool teachers to teach their children when you cannot teach a child that young. The are not even to the age-of-reasoning! It's like stating that if you teach a 6month old to walk he would be better at sports in high school. Perfect example!!!
United States
12/30/2009 3:03 pm
I am concerned about our children and the reason why they are having problems. Seems that mental issues in our world keep increasing. How do we have 1 in 150 children diagnoses with Autism. This is a spectrum that includes ADD, ADHD, ODD, Asbergers and of course Autism.
Why can we not see the forest for the trees.
When are we going to demand answers. Stop telling me that shots do not cause autism and tell me what does.
Tell me why it is virtually non existent in the Amish community and in the rare cases these were in adopted children and other children who had been immunized.
Tell me why we would ask pg parents to get a flu shot and children under age five when there is mercury in the vaccine.
Lets look at our environment and get some answers. And please do not tell me that if immunizations were the cause that all children would have autism. Why doesn't every adult have diabetes we eat the same awful food, heart problems, and Alzheimer's. So yes there is more to it. But are you willing to take the chance?
I know all of you who are involved in Early Childhood care about children. Caring is not enough we need to demand answers. Look at the work of Kennedy.
Our bodies were not made to handle all the toxins that exist in our society and especially when they are injected into a child within a day of birth. Especially Hepatitis B which is a blood born pathogen. What are we protecting this child against unsafe sex and dirty needles.
isleton, ca, United States
12/29/2009 10:54 am
Sorry, but this is pure hogwash. Parents need to learn how to raise their children and be good role models.
Teaching early education is good. But is not and should not be mandatory. It is government's way of controlling, and indoctrinating your children. They have their hidden agenda. And it will be at the tax payers expense.
You want to fix the problems we face today? Start with values, morals, and consequences for actions taken. Enough of this garbage already! Bring back common sense! Bring back the strong America we once knew! God included because NO WHERE will you find in the constitution "Separate Church and State" It is NOT in the CONSTITION. Don't believe me.. Read it for your self! Our country was strongest when we included GOD!