My Children, Your Children

I am a married mom with three beautiful children. Two of my children are in public school and one is in private school. Why is only one child in private school? Because I have found that this is the best environment for this child. I believe the debate about school choice is about just that – each child getting his or her specific needs met in a school environment that works for that child. I know parents that are less fortunate than I am that would love the opportunity to send their children to a different school – public or private. But simply because they live in a certain zip code, they are not able to change schools. Many have wanted to use my address just so that their child can attend a better school. The system is making criminals out of mothers who just want the best for their children. School choice – we need a lot of it – and we need it now. My babies will get a good education, but there are so many that will not. As a mother, this breaks my heart, because I am concerned about the welfare of all children in South Carolina, and not just my own. This is my compassion as a human being, my mission as a mother and my responsibility as a citizen of this state.

Mothers, come with me on this journey to better education in South Carolina. Let’s not be afraid of naysayers that tell us we are wrong. We must stand strong for our children and lead the way for more educational opportunities.

Rita Davenport, Guest Writer
A Mom On A Mission