Whaleoilbeefhooked: yep, that's why the one of the most commonly heard sounds is that of phlegm being drawn up from one's big toe and the splattering sound of street oysters being plastered all over the pavements.
On a less serious note: the education environment, particularly if your kids are into sport, is obviously deficient, which is why many of them go off to boarding school once they reach Year 7.