As a parent and as someone who cares deeply about elevating the state of our civilization, I rebel against the idea of letting children decide whether they feel like learning today or any day. I believe that adults must take responsibility for children’s well-being, for their physical and intellectual growth, and that involves setting goals as well as limits, in other words, acting as the grown-up.
That’s CK board member Diane Ravitch, at Bridging Differences. Well said.
Amen to that.
Comment by Mamacita — July 9, 2008 @ 12:58 am
Make it a mini-chorus of amens.
Comment by Highly Apallified — July 12, 2008 @ 1:27 am