I always hear the quote, "do what you want to do" quite often in thia cpuntry. Somehow people have the tendency to do what they please regardless of the consequences of their actions. And thats just pathetic. Oakridge teaches our kids to think, analyze the pros and cons of choices before doing or making a decision. I think thats a mark of an educated and cultured person. Ive seen so many people who are just driven by emotions and by what they want that they give up even if they dont have any backup plan. Its just poor planning and no regard for one's future. Its hard to raise the next generation of young leaders. Teaching them good work hanits, diligence and prudence are among the priorities. For me,  honors and the number of poems memorized by the kid do nothing to the child's future. Whats important in life are the skills to survive in the real world and attitude to endure. This is why i believe in oakridge education.