Parents are increasingly voicing their concerns over the ideological teachings in public schools and their lack of control over what their children are taught. Many believe that children belong to their parents and not the state, and therefore, parents should have a say in their children's education, even if they don't attend public schools. Some states are passing bills to give parents more control over education funding, allowing them to choose between public, private, charter, or parochial schools. However, the debate is still ongoing, and the left and teachers' unions are seen as obstacles to school choice and parental control. The key is to be grounded in truth and know what one believes and why, as courage is required to stand up for these beliefs.