10 Nov 04
We teach subjects like religion, physical development and mathematics in schools and are left wondering why our youth and society are in such as mess.
What's your thoughts on introducing a subject such as "Social Interaction / Challenges" and what sort of topics would you cover to keep the classes engaged ?
This could cover issues such as shyness, rape, domestic violence, loneliness, depression, anxiety, accepting each other's differences, compromise, etc.
10 Nov 04
Originally posted by STANGI think it would be great, but it is sad that we have to even contemplate such an idea, as parents used to serve as the main instructors/mentors in these areas...what happened to parents?
We teach subjects like religion, physical development and mathematics in schools and are left wondering why our youth and society are in such as mess.
What's your thoughts on introducing a subject such as "Social Interaction / Challenges" and what sort of topics would you cover to keep the classes engaged ?
This could cover issues such as shyness, rap ...[text shortened]... violence, loneliness, depression, anxiety, accepting each other's differences, compromise, etc.
10 Nov 04
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Originally posted by chancremechanicI'm surprised elementary schools don't employ ropes courses to build those sorts of skills, to teach kids to trust their classmates, solve problems as a group, and not to be afraid to take risks. Probably those damn trial attorneys ruining the education of the youth.
I think it would be great, but it is sad that we have to even contemplate such an idea, as parents used to serve as the main instructors/mentors in these areas...what happened to parents?
10 Nov 04
Originally posted by chancremechanicWell, it does no good to have children inheriting only their parents' views on social and moral issues. There would be more potential for variety and objectivity in school, because of the wide range of views students would have and the fact that most people don't see their teachers as authority figures to the extent they do their parents. This is good because it is generally bad to have social and moral views based on some authority; it is better to have developed them through thinking about many points of view.
I think it would be great, but it is sad that we have to even contemplate such an idea, as parents used to serve as the main instructors/mentors in these areas...what happened to parents?
10 Nov 04
Originally posted by bbarrHa, ha...actually what you suggest would be great, as many corporations used such techniques to build trust and confidence...good idea, but alas, those trial lawyers ruin everything!ðŸ˜
I'm surprised elementary schools don't employ ropes courses to build those sorts of skills, to teach kids to trust their classmates, solve problems as a group, and not to be afraid to take risks. Probably those damn trial attorneys ruining the education of the youth.
10 Nov 04
Originally posted by royalchickenYou're right, but let me rephrase what I should have been more clear on: Parents SHOULD be the MAIN teachers of morals, ethics, social-interaction, manners/etiquette, sexuality, etc. in a young child's life. Once a child starts public/private school, then what you suggest can be implemented, albeit monitored by the parents. (after all, some parents may not want Sally or Dick learning about the wedding of Bob and Steve). Such a plan will have to rely on well-balanced/educated parents in order for the child to reap the most benefits...but what the heck do I know, as I have no children...just my opinion...
Well, it does no good to have children inheriting only their parents' views on social and moral issues. There would be more potential for variety and objectivity in school, because of the wide range of views students would have and the fact that most people don't see their teachers as authority figures to the extent they do their parents. This is go ...[text shortened]... some authority; it is better to have developed them through thinking about many points of view.
11 Nov 04
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Originally posted by STANGthese issues are already being addressed.
We teach subjects like religion, physical development and mathematics in schools and are left wondering why our youth and society are in such as mess.
What's your thoughts on introducing a subject such as "Social Interaction / Challenges ...[text shortened]... on, anxiety, accepting each other's differences, compromise, etc.
maybe you should go to an education course and see,
teachers are not taught like they used to be taught,
reading writing and arithmetic are still taught but they are only just a few things amongst a billion other topics.
funding in public schools is the hurdle that stands in the way.
11 Nov 04
Originally posted by flexmoreMy partner is a teacher in high schools.
these issues are already being addressed.
maybe you should go to an education course and see,
teachers are not taught like they used to be taught,
reading writing and arithmetic are still taught but they are only just a few things amongst a billion other topics.
funding in public schools is the hurdle that stands in the way.
11 Nov 04
Originally posted by chancremechanicMy point was that the child is an autonomous human being, and it does the world no good to have children inheriting the moral prejudices of their parents. For example, Sally and Dick should learn about the wedding of Bob and Steve and make up their own minds, after having heard their parents' and other views, about what they think about it.
You're right, but let me rephrase what I should have been more clear on: Parents SHOULD be the MAIN teachers of morals, ethics, social-interaction, manners/etiquette, sexuality, etc. in a young child's life. Once a child starts public/private school, then what you suggest can be implemented, albeit monitored by the parents. (after all, some parent ...[text shortened]... reap the most benefits...but what the heck do I know, as I have no children...just my opinion...
11 Nov 04
Originally posted by royalchickenSurely you jest. In general, this is an abomination to parental duties.
My point was that the child is an autonomous human being, and it does the world no good to have children inheriting the moral prejudices of their parents. For example, Sally and Dick should learn about the wedding of Bob and Steve and make up their own minds, after having heard their parents' and other views, about what they think about it.
Can you characterize which types of moral judgments are subject to prejudice? All of them? Those related to currently fashionable social issues? If you can, how do you know your characterizition is correct and not itself morally biased? If you can't, then your position must be that parents should not pass along any moral judgments, because there is always a risk that some of those are moral prejudices.
If you become a parent, will you refrain from instilling any moral values in your children, so that you don't run the risk of passing along any prejudices? Wouldn't it be better to share all of your moral values? That way the kids get a lot of good along with some bad, as opposed to nothing.
Passing no values to children is what does the world no good.
Kribz
11 Nov 04
Originally posted by KribzThank you Cribs.....I mean Kribz.....😉
Surely you jest. In general, this is an abomination to parental duties.
Can you characterize which types of moral judgments are subject to prejudice? All of them? Those related to currently fashionable social issues? If you can, how do you know your characterizition is correct and not itself morally biased? If you can't, then your position must be t ...[text shortened]... opposed to nothing.
Passing no values to children is what does the world no good.
Kribz