A hostile pastor and their parents, don't forget. Mom and dad play a huge role in our education. If mom and dad are brainwashed, chances are we won't be receptive to anything real scientists have to say. Strangely enough, however, I do remember my seventh grade science teacher talking about evolution. And in that insulated moment, everything else I had been taught was suspended. I listened and so did everyone else. Nobody gave him any lip for teaching Science, but he didn't push the subject either. I remember the discussion was quite limited. Maybe he knew who he was dealing with in our conservative school district.