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[[File:800px-Warning signs at CHS.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Because of violence, vandalism, and other undesirable elements, this public school has a glaring sign warning of the on-campus surveillance cameras at its parking lot entrance.]]

[[File:800px-Warning signs at CHS.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Because of violence, vandalism, and other undesirable elements, this public school has a glaring sign warning of the on-campus surveillance cameras at its parking lot entrance.]]

'''Public school culture''' is a [[culture]] fostered in [[public school]],<ref>Public schools are the government-controlled schools in the United States.  In other countries different terms are used to describe the government schools.</ref> especially in the most liberal of public schools, which is characterized by:

'''Public school culture''' is an atmosphere fostered in [[public school]],<ref>Public schools are the government-controlled schools in the United States.  In other countries different terms are used to describe the government schools.</ref> especially in the most liberal of public schools, which is characterized by:

*complete [[censorship]] of any [[classroom prayer]]

*complete [[censorship]] of any [[classroom prayer]]

*[[sex education]], [[Homosexuality in Schools|homosexual curriculum]] and sexual abuse by school personnel has been referred to as a "red-light district" for students <ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59602 Public schools: The new red-light district?], [[Olivia St. John]], ''[[World Net Daily]]'', January 09, 2008</ref>

*[[sex education]], [[Homosexuality in Schools|homosexual curriculum]] and sexual abuse by school personnel has been referred to as a "red-light district" for students <ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59602 Public schools: The new red-light district?], [[Olivia St. John]], ''[[World Net Daily]]'', January 09, 2008</ref>

*a culture of incompetence <ref>[http://www.maa.org/features/083104pointcallforaction.html POINT: A Call for Action], [[Rick Norwood]], ''[[Mathematical Association of America|The Mathematical Association of America]]'', Accessed May 4, 2008</ref><ref name=%2526quot%253BMixed Results">John Merrow, [http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec08/nolaupdate_07-24.html Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts in New Orleans]. ''The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer''. PBS: July 24, 2008</ref>

*a culture of incompetence <ref>[http://www.maa.org/features/083104pointcallforaction.html POINT: A Call for Action], [[Rick Norwood]], ''[[Mathematical Association of America|The Mathematical Association of America]]'', Accessed May 4, 2008</ref><ref name=%2526quot%253BMixed Results">John Merrow, [http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec08/nolaupdate_07-24.html Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts in New Orleans]. ''The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer''. PBS: July 24, 2008</ref>

* fashion that includes black ([[Goth (subculture)|Goth]]) clothing

* fashion that includes all black clothing ([[Goth (subculture)|Goth]]), teens dressed like prostitutes

* facial piercings and rings, [[tattoo]]s, and male earrings

* facial piercings and rings, [[tattoo]]s, and male earrings

* [[depressed]] demeanors (a so-called "emo" culture amongst some teens)

* [[depressed]] demeanors (a so-called "emo" culture amongst some teens)

* extreme [[anxiety]]

* extreme [[anxiety]]

* feeling that it is funny to be dumb

* feeling that it is funny to be dumb

* being so accustomed to [[censorship]] of ideas that there is genuine surprise when someone actually says something unfamiliar or [[politically incorrect]]

* being so accustomed to [[censorship]] of ideas that there is genuine surprise when someone actually says something unfamiliar or [[politically incorrect]]

* lack of awareness that [[prayer]] is censored in [[public schools]] and that teachers' [[Labor union|unions]] are very [[liberal]]

* lack of awareness that [[prayer]] is censored in [[public schools]] and that teachers' [[Labor union|unions]] are very [[liberal]]

* [[alcohol]] and [[drug abuse]]

* smoking, [[alcohol]] and [[drug abuse]]

* disrespect for teachers

* disrespect for teachers, taking advantage of substitute teachers

* [[bullying]]

* [[bullying]], [[hazing]], public humiliation 

* [[gang]] activity <ref>[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080427/NEWS01/899830802/0/biz Gangs recruiting at middle schools], [[Diana Hefley]] and [[Kaitlin Manry]], ''[[Daily Herald]]'', April 27, 2008</ref>

* [[gang]] activity <ref>[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080427/NEWS01/899830802/0/biz Gangs recruiting at middle schools], [[Diana Hefley]] and [[Kaitlin Manry]], ''[[Daily Herald]]'', April 27, 2008</ref>, weapon detectors, locker searches

* lack of proper etiquette and manners

* lack of proper etiquette and manners

* glorification of certain groups such as athletic teams and outcast of others

* glorification of certain groups such as athletic teams and outcast of others

* complete lack of awareness or involvement by parents

* complete lack of awareness or involvement by parents

* rampant cheating by students<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2002-04-05/us/highschool.cheating_1_plagiarism-cheating-students?_s=PM:fyi</ref> and teachers<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,992885,00.html</ref>

* rampant cheating by students<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2002-04-05/us/highschool.cheating_1_plagiarism-cheating-students?_s=PM:fyi</ref> and teachers<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,992885,00.html</ref>

* cross-dressing - in schools plays, boys wearing girl jeans, etc.

* cross-dressing - in schools plays, boys wearing girl jeans, powder puff sports, etc.

* special concessions for certain ethnic groups and religions while Christianity is ignored

* special concessions for certain ethnic groups and religions while Christianity is ignored

* allowing students to opt-out of saying the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]

* allowing students to opt-out of saying the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]