Stupid In America...Another reason to homeschool

[momofafew]

They really do not teach anything where I live. I live in what is supposed to be an exemplerary area, the schools I am zoned for all are. But, they do almost nothing for educating. My oldest is in the public schools still. He learns nothing really. The books are awful the there is no control over the classrooms. I blame the administration, the parents, the kids, and the teachers. No one really seems to care about educating the children, and the children don't seem to either. I really blame the school district and state the most though. The districts often teach the parents that they cannot parent their own children and they do not know what their children need. I did a lot of volunteer work and really got sick of pompous teachers and staff who just thought they were so much better than the parents and the students. I know there are plenty of good teachers out there, but all the bad teachers and administration have overshadowed anything good. And the government votes in what is to be taught and not taught. So it is no longer about educating but rather about whatever current political agenda.

[cabsmom40]

I really feel bad for the teachers. I didn't watch the video, but thought I would comment anyway.

I feel pretty sure that teachers (the good ones) start out with a vision of inspiring children and helping them learn and even enjoy learning. I would imagine that the perfect dream would be a well behaved classroom where the teacher could expect respect, be able to choose their method of teaching, and enjoy being with the students.

But, unfortunately, this society is not going to let that dream happen. Respect? Are you kidding the kid's parents might not even respect you let alone the students. Choose your own method? No way-the system wants good looking reports-so you have to use their materials and do it their way to make the grades on standardized tests. Enjoy the students? Well without respect that would be difficult, plus there are so many students, the work load is overwhelming so enjoyment probably flies out the window.

I would also imagine that a lot of good teachers give up and go to a job where they are better appreciated. Why settle for bad/fair pay only to have to suffer with the lack of support and respect?

[MelissaM]

It's things like this that make homeschooling so much more appealing. Big Brother is controlling more and more of our options right down to what we learn. Homeschooling gives you the freedom to encourage your children to think laterally, critically and enthusiastically.