Even though "Larry" sent his comments to this site in June 2006, I have only accessed the site for the first time today. I feel I must respond to the comments regarding the Summer Food Program advertised for the Parkrose schools, and Larry's comment that these signs "rub him the wrong way." Unless there were other responses between June and the present that have been removed from the site, I am surprised that no one jumped on this. There's a lack of understanding here that perhaps needs clarification. The Summer Food Programs in the schools are essential to fill the gap left by the school lunch program being closed for three months. Children whose low-income families receive food stamps, and therefore qualify for reduced-fee or no-cost school lunches during the school year are left with no such help during the summer. (And no, families don't get "extra" food stamps during the summer months.)
Parental neglect does exist, unfortunately. But most of us are just doing the best we can, getting help for our kids when they need it, and we're thankful that help exists.