https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/02/24/obama-should-focus-on-the-family-instead-of-universal-preschool/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:27:12 -0400<![CDATA[There&#8217;s an old axiom that says the family is the smallest school.  It&#8217;s the most effective way of instilling a model of values for the next generation.  In his State of the Union, President Obama has called on Congress to make preschool education a universal right in the United States, which would be paid for by the taxpayers.  Given the state of our education system, which isn&#8217;t good, this frivolous proposal shows the liberal affinity for big government solutions to problems where the state is powerless.  Furthermore, given the abject failure of federal education programs, like Head Start, it&#8217;s irresponsible for the president to make any suggestions towards education policy before we fix our most pressing cultural problem, which is disintegration of families.]]>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:51:59 -0500<![CDATA[Matt Vespa]]>https://pjmedia.com/matt-vespa/2013/02/24/obama-should-focus-on-the-family-instead-of-universal-preschool-n176888