>this is ridiculous. something HAS to be done about the >schools in this country. if the usual channels aren't >working, then there needs to be a serious movement towards >parents learning how to PARENT in addition to TEACHING their >children outside the (increasingly) worthless time they're >spending in a classroom.
good luck -
>this is the kind of thing i've been considering putting >together. a school where children can get a decent education >coupled with space for parents to learn and open their own >minds as well.
good idea - never thought of that - I'm more thinking the actual future of education is going to be teleologized - a la: "and now it's time for your favorite math show - Math or Die! with your host AJ - and on the 1s and 2s - Funkmaster Flex! If you answer today's questions - you might be ready to go take the math test at the Post Office!"
Realize that in my responses - alot of what I'm saying is scoping out what direction I think things are going in - which IMO is to hell in a handbasket - not what I wish on or for anyone.
>i already know that if i have a child, s/he's gonna be sick >of me teaching them stuff on the side (lol), but damned if >they won't read/think/analyze critically.
same here - I have to be realistic tho and realize I may be the only teacher - not just the one on the side - I think all parents have to realize this as a possibility - the government has shown what they think of kids, education, etc.
>the children of this country are in serious danger.