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originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: Krakatoa
I don't like it one bit on more than one level.
Firstly because you shouldn't single out a single person as a best friend because that could shatter the young fragile soul. I know the feeling of rejection and knowing that your best friend is not really your best friend punches you in the feels and that can't be good for any kids psyche, especially when school is supposed to support inclusiveness.
However I like DC and screw Marvel (deadpool is a ripoff) and I made my choice and surely kids can make their own choices as well, if they want a best friend then who's to stop them?
However I do encourage children to treat all others like friends, because I know what bullying did to me and I know what crimes have been committed due to loneliness and social banishment. Bowling anyone?
originally posted by: AccessDenied
If children don't learn how to deal with feelings of being excluded, how are they going to deal with it as adults? The real " adult " world is not an inclusive place,and if you have a fragile ego...you are in for a shock. Can't even navigate social media without a thick skin these days.
They don't call it a liberal arts degree for nothing.
Pull your kids out of these indoctrination hubs when warped ideologies are part of the 'lesson plan'.
These teachers need to TEACH, not RAISE our children.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: [post=23335326]EternalShadow
"True. There is a reason behind it, but I doubt it's the reason you think it is."
How many conservative teachers or professors can you name or know? Exactly.
"There would be less of a market for these sorts of schools and daycares if parents were doing their jobs in the first place."
Blame the feminist movement for dragging mothers out of the home to compete with men when it was perfectly fine for there to be a parent present to 'do their job'.
Blame the ever increasing cost of living, lack of adequate jobs and stagnant wages that actually made a two income household necessary and inevitable. That actually forces, in a lot ways, Our children into these 'programs'.
Saying parents are not doing their job is validated how? Is there some kind of census given to children to score their parents performance??
"It is not the teachers place to teach the children anything, unless the parents allow it happen."
What?? Is that the escape clause to 'teach' poiltical opinions and ideologies vs. facts and critical thinking? Why call them teachers if they are not actually teaching but rather projecting their personal so-called 'ethics and values' on their students??
"Don't like what children are being taught, stop blaming teachers and do it your damned self."
That's an option. Want another one that shouldn't be? TEACHING THE FREAKING CURRICULUM and keep your opinions to yourself. Your job is to TEACH NOT MANIPULATE.edit on E30America/ChicagoFri, 20 Apr 2018 15:38:03 -05004pmFridayth03pm by EternalShadow because: a correction
How many conservative teachers or professors can you name it know? Exactly.
Blame the feminist movement for dragging mothers out of the home to compete with men when it was perfectly fine for there to be a parent present to 'do their job'. Blame the ever increasing cost of living, lack of adequate jobs and stagnant wages that actually made a two income household necessary and inevitable. That actually forces, in a lot ways, Our children into these 'programs'. Saying parents are not doing their job is validated how? Is there some kind of census given to children to score their parents performance??
What?? Is that the escape clause to 'teach' poiltical opinions and ideologies vs. facts and critical thinking? Why call them teachers if they are not actually teaching but rather projecting their personal so-called 'ethics and values' on their students??
That's an option. Want another one that shouldn't be? TEACH THE FREAKING CURRICULUM and keep your opinions to yourself. Your job is to TEACH not manipulate.
That is a very good point, actually. Even grown adults that are conscious about such things indulge in tribalism and form their own cliques.
Tribalism is simply an aspect of the human condition...certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
It is a survival instinct at our most basic level and part of what makes human beings who and what they are.
Embrace your tribe.
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: Krakatoa
I don't like it one bit on more than one level.
Firstly because you shouldn't single out a single person as a best friend because that could shatter the young fragile soul. I know the feeling of rejection and knowing that your best friend is not really your best friend punches you in the feels and that can't be good for any kids psyche, especially when school is supposed to support inclusiveness.
However I like DC and screw Marvel (deadpool is a ripoff) and I made my choice and surely kids can make their own choices as well, if they want a best friend then who's to stop them?
However I do encourage children to treat all others like friends, because I know what bullying did to me and I know what crimes have been committed due to loneliness and social banishment. Bowling anyone?
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Metallicus
Tribalism is simply an aspect of the human condition...certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
Ashamed of? I suppose not, but also not to be embraced when that tribalism affects the individuals ability to free thought.
It is a survival instinct at our most basic level and part of what makes human beings who and what they are.
Yes, when we were running around in packs trying to kill wild beasts for food and clothing.
Given today's society and how we have evolved, tribalism is illogical.
Embrace your tribe.
I don't have a tribe and have no need for one.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: EternalShadow
How many conservative teachers or professors can you name it know? Exactly.
Blame the feminist movement for dragging mothers out of the home to compete with men when it was perfectly fine for there to be a parent present to 'do their job'. Blame the ever increasing cost of living, lack of adequate jobs and stagnant wages that actually made a two income household necessary and inevitable. That actually forces, in a lot ways, Our children into these 'programs'. Saying parents are not doing their job is validated how? Is there some kind of census given to children to score their parents performance??
What?? Is that the escape clause to 'teach' poiltical opinions and ideologies vs. facts and critical thinking? Why call them teachers if they are not actually teaching but rather projecting their personal so-called 'ethics and values' on their students??
Escape clause? No. It's about personal responsability.
Don't like what they are being taught, take them somewhere else to get an education or do it yourself.
Why are you relying on other people to teach your children, not to mention also relying on the rest of us to pay for it?
That's an option. Want another one that shouldn't be? TEACH THE FREAKING CURRICULUM and keep your opinions to yourself. Your job is to TEACH not manipulate.
originally posted by: SlapMonkey
a reply to: Krakatoa
#homeschoolforthewin
This is pathetic garbage...the more that happens in public schools, the more I appreciate my wife twisting my arm to start homeschooling almost six years ago.
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Metallicus
Tribalism is simply an aspect of the human condition...certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
Ashamed of? I suppose not, but also not to be embraced when that tribalism affects the individuals ability to free thought.
It is a survival instinct at our most basic level and part of what makes human beings who and what they are.
Yes, when we were running around in packs trying to kill wild beasts for food and clothing.
Given today's society and how we have evolved, tribalism is illogical.
Embrace your tribe.
I don't have a tribe and have no need for one.
Well as an introvert, you'd have to say that.