Should you be able to buy grades for your kids?

Selling candy didn't raise much money last year, so a Goldsboro, N.C. middle school is selling grades. Read the story from NewsObserver.com, watch the video on MSNBC and share your thoughts here.

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96.7%

No. Even if it's a reward for fundraising for the school, it sends kids the wrong message.

58 votes

3.3%

Yes. As long as it's a small reward for fundraising and won't impact a student's final grade.

2 votes

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No. Even if it's a reward for fundraising for the school, it sends kids the wrong message.

This would be teaching your child the wrong message. If the school needs funds they should try a raffle.. they work well.

- 12:49 pm EST on Wed Nov 11, 2009

No. Even if it's a reward for fundraising for the school, it sends kids the wrong message.

Definitely no! Where is the teachers and parents´ example? We must remember everyday we are models for our kids.

- 8:04 am EST on Thu Nov 12, 2009

No. Even if it's a reward for fundraising for the school, it sends kids the wrong message.

There are many other ways to raise money. How is this different than buying a paper online and putting your childs name on it?

- 9:30 am EST on Thu Nov 12, 2009

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