Wilco and Sinsul -
My intent is not to proselytize my own position. I feel it is iomportant that the issue of war be adressed in the classroom, and my remarks about the tastes, backgrounds of the parents was to show what I knew of them. If I wanted to push my views on the kids I wouldn't have bothered to ask for input. I have been teaching long enough to know the ethical aspects of my job. My classroom is not my bully pulpit. I do not try to change the kid's viewpoints away from their parents. I do try to lead by example, by showing all of the kids my genuine concern for their well being and for their learning. My sioncere prayers and hopes for these children is that they can learn to grow to undderstand peace and war, and hopefully have a more peaceful world to enter when they become adults.