{O) Frisbeetyrian...I like that one, gnu hehe

It's not so much that the mother wants her taken out entirely but put in another room whenever there is any kind of religiously oriented activities. One of the the concerns my boss raised was that this would in fact have an opposite effect and make the child feel more singled out. The child's three.

I dunno. I guess it's kind of like even if you personally don't think a particular belief to be true should a child not be exposed to it then? Is that broadening the child's understanding of the world or narrowing it? It's tricky. Because ultimately a parent has the right to raise the child as they see fit and that right must be respected, but teachers also play their part in educating a child as well so they have their say in things as well.

Art, no funding or anything like that as far as I know.

CarolC I'd agree with you in a way. It's kind of the whole seperation of church and state debate. Religion and politics should never mix but regardless there will be politicians who are defined by their religion. Same with students. They are defined by their personal beliefs they bring with them to school from all different backgrounds but why not integrate that variety into the school rather?