Excellent essay. I agree with all the points it makes.
It was partly due to these "lessons" that I almost committed suicide during my school years.
Check out this article:
Transcending the Control System: The Horrors of Public Education
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I also want to give you a friendly warning.
(Drops to conspiratorial whisper)
These forums -- especially this one -- contain a few vocal, belligerent school propagandists. When I made a
post describing how much I enjoy independent learning over University, I was flamed on all sides.
lol...just ignore the flames, the trolls are few and far between.
Just a tip, but you may want to try the Character forum -- they are much more receptive to (gasp!) questioning the system.