This is hardly a new subject. It goes back to Rousseau's "Emile", and centuries before that.
First, I'm surprised how often it's forgotten that formal schooling is only PART of a child's education, and a supplemental part, at that. Parents are the primary educators. Family, church, community... These teach the most important lessons.
Second, is it just me, or do I sense a feeling of entitlement here? Twelve years of State schooling is only a table of contents, there to give you an idea of what life holds in store. There's a world of knowledge out there -- but the student must REACH OUT and grasp it himself.
I did. I graduated High School with Honors, and was Valedictorian at my college. Since then I've traveled the world and continued learning. I'm happy and prosperous.
Oh, and my Valedictorian speech? I didn't give one. I went to the beach instead.
One of the characterisitcs of fascism is that the full weight of authority falls into line to support even the most minor official, even when that official is completely wrong.
First, I'm surprised how often it's forgotten that formal schooling is only PART of a child's education, and a supplemental part, at that. Parents are the primary educators. Family, church, community... These teach the most important lessons.
Second, is it just me, or do I sense a feeling of entitlement here? Twelve years of State schooling is only a table of contents, there to give you an idea of what life holds in store. There's a world of knowledge out there -- but the student must REACH OUT and grasp it himself.
I did. I graduated High School with Honors, and was Valedictorian at my college. Since then I've traveled the world and continued learning. I'm happy and prosperous.
Oh, and my Valedictorian speech? I didn't give one. I went to the beach instead.