In terms of my kids education, sure I haven't had the training on how to control a class room of 30 little darlings, but that does not mean that I can't have an opinion on what is best for my own children based on my own set of experiences, beliefs and research. For example, we've chosen an out of area school for our children since we feel it is a better school than the one we're in area for. If we'd followed the department of education we'd have simply placed our children in the in area school despite us feeling that there are better schools out there. We've taken the time to discuss things with my childrens teachers, and get outside assistance where we've felt it necessary because as much as everyone involved in the teaching of my children want to do their best, the reality is that my children are simply one of many that they see each day.