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Originally Posted by arcora
I'm with you munkey. 
I too am 43 years old. Did you notice when educators, teachers and even coaches moved toward a system whereby results became less important than children feeling good about who they are? Self esteem given but not earned? I don't want to derail this thread but I've been thinking about that lately and wondering about what the byproducts of that experiment might be. |
I have to agree with you there, critical thinking isn't encouraged anymore, as long as you answer the same as the text book, you are correct.
I remember in science class arguing with the science teacher that he was teaching me a theory and stop trying to pass it off as fact.
Also Manners are not taught, niether is respect. these things should come from the parents as well, but unfortunately most households require 2 incomes and the only role models are teachers, daycare and TV.
having said all that, I believe that each here should not just try and push their own barrow and actually look at what others have to say, they might see a common thread throughout the entire forum.
you can't have an informed opinion unless you have been informed of the negative as well as a positive.
As much as I would like to see the good in all, I have also seen the bad in some which has formed my opinion of humans.
In other words, if you just talk to people about rainbows and happy things you will have no idea that there are evil and bad things out there as well.