Opposition to a legislative proposal can be fierce, and it appears the N.C. High School Athletic Association is particularly irked about a bill that would allow kids who aren’t enrolled in public schools to engage in system athletic activities.
“Our No. 1 objective is to dig a hole, bury this thing and stomp on it,” said Davis Whitfield, executive director of the high school athletic association.
While I don’t share Whitfield’s passionate view, I don’t think you can have it both ways. With choices come responsibilities. That means if you choose an education option outside the traditional public system, then you assume responsibility for finding your own outlets and venues for extracurricular activities. Home-schoolers and private-schoolers have plenty of organized options, so it’s really not that tough to find something that benefits a child.
