From: Matt poot (mattpoot@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Apr 04 2005 - 04:42:53 BST
Hi all,
DMB: That's my big axe to grind. Maybe I'm just bitter, but
it seems that students have to be challenged and they need to be around kids
who respond to the same level of challenge, no matter what else is in the
formula.
Poot: Having pretty recently come out of the public education system, I
couldn't agree more. While more brilliant as a youngster, my enthusiasm was
curbed gradually by the lack of challenge. I think the public education
system would be better, if they didn't stupify things.
There doesn't seem to be enough credit given to the brilliance of children.
Although Naive, their energy is boundless, yet can be focused for great
benefit to them, and to everyone.
Fortunately, I had the luck of having good parents, who educated me outside
of school as well (I.E. starting piano lessons when I was 5). I would
strongly advise some form of musical education....it really does a lot for
the development of mind. Go to museums, concerts, festivals......anything
and everything , really.
good luck (for the time being, I'm glad im not in your shoes)
poot
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