I was recently asked, "why is the public school system so horrible, when it used to be so good". I have an opinion as a doctor, a child psychologist, a person with 10+ years of training, and a father, and feel strongly about it, but I know enough to know I really don't know much about the multiple factors involved to say anything substantive. Knowing enough to know where your knowledge is limited is a very important trait. This forum is for those who believe in a God, religion or higher power, and to support that dialogue. I am not religious, and have no agenda, but simply wanted to give a bit of my knowledge of the science in this area to believers at this time of year to help them get through a difficult time. If you believe in something else get a different forum, but do not attack these people, and people like me offering a nugget of science to support the need for the people who read this forum to believe.