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Why would the fee not be put toward efforts toward developing alternative learning environment for youth that obviously are in need.

I (barely) graduated from Sherwood High school in 2007, my struggles rooted from lack of excercise, social insecurity which led to alcohol abuse and constant absence from school. My parents had no control over me, and I hurt them almost beyond repair. I have now learned the necessity of staying active for my general well being and have turned my life around- enjoying my Junior year at Portland State now. And am actually looking forward to becoming an educater for health because of my struggles previously.

It is absolutely unproductive to give families with usually less financial stability more burden on top of dealing with the pain of having a less understood child.

posted 3 years, 2 months ago
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