I was an army brat who experienced several schools. I had problems and got into fights. The best school I ever went to was the DOD school in Panama. It had str

I was an army brat who experienced several schools. I had problems and got into fights. The best school I ever went to was the DOD school in Panama. It had structure, the parents were forced to be involved. In the Army, you are responsible for the actions of your dependents, you are the one who sponsors them to live on base and their actions can show up on your military record. My kids seem to like school, I've consciously kept them in the same good school district. It's a bit too wealthy and not as diverse as I'd like, although there is a good bit of diversity. They key is to stay involved. Volunteer in the classroom when your kids are young and you have the chance. Make sure the other kids in you child's grade recognize you and their parents do as well. Don't let your kids get lost in the shuffle and work with people to create a community. //edit: I have 6 kids and my oldest is graduating next year, so I have experience.