As someone who taught in Catholic schools and was educated in them as well..I saw nothing of what Kendall refers to. Schools are not good or bad, kind or cruel based on the religion of the teacher. I had very good experiences as both a student and as a teacher. I got a well rounded education, I was not beaten, threatened,indoctrinated or sexually abused, nor did I ever recieve corporal punishment or witness anyone else subjected to this method of discipline. I think there is a great deal of narrow mindedness when it comes to perceptions of Catholic Schools". However, I was subject to a rigorous and consistent method of education. Students who deprived others of the education being offered were not tolerated, no matter who the parents were. I feel fortunate to have had this wonderful education and even more fortunate to be a teacher with this system.