President Obama's Speech To School Children

My grandkids will not be participating in the telecast of President Obama's speech. They will be doing other activities while the speech is on. I found out about this on Thursday. I am in total agreement with their parent's decision. Today I heard on the radio that there was a transcript of the speech on the internet. I think I may have found it. The speech is pretty basic. He talks about the importance of a good education, setting goals and sticking with it, even when the going gets tough. He also talks about how the decisions we make as individuals has an effect not only on us, but our families, community and country. My concern is more for the "suggested" lesson plan that is to follow. Again, in basic form; what do you want to be when you grow up and what do you think you need to do to achieve that, is fine. Any teacher worth a grain of salt can do that without any suggestions from the White House.
I believe it is the responsibility of the parents to guide, encourage and nurture our children in their effort to set goals and realize their potential. It is up to parents to impart moral standards, good work ethics and an understanding of their own self worth and place in society. With young children, Kindergarten and elementary, the most important people in their lives are their parents (or should be). I don't think the President will have much of an effect on them. Besides, he has some things to learn himself. How to run a great nation without running it in the ground for starters. Yes Mr. President, you concentrate on your job and how you can improve, and leave the raising of our children to us the parents.