Yet another group decides that whatever is wrong, it’s not their fault. This time it’s the Manchester, CT Board of Education that says, “Gee, if the child isn’t learning, it’s not the school’s fault, it’s the parents’ fault.” Might one be so bold then, as to ask, what, exactly is the purpose of the school system and board of education? I thought not.

Admittedly, this is only one school board member — but I’m guessing there’s a lot of others who agree — just blame the parents. After all, you simply cannot hold, well, anyone else accountable for anything else. You see, if the child doesn’t have the proper winter coat, according to the school, then that child simply cannot learn. And if that child hasn’t had the exact number of required calories for the day, again, according to the school, then the child is incapable of learning — and it’s all the parent’s fault.

You really have to wonder what sort of planet these people live on. I seriously wonder how incredibly sheltered their lives must be to actually say these things and believe them. Perhaps we should all get together and show them what life is like in in other places. Perhaps we could even just show them a few college students. Do they really, honestly believe that children cannot learn if they’re not dressed correctly? Sadly, I think they will use anything as an excuse for them not doing their job.

Then again, if we simply got completely and totally rid of all government education, everyone would be better educated and we’d have a lot less people unemployed — well, except for those who cannot do any job other than to tell other people what to do and how to live their lives: aka school board members.

Said Ogre @ 6:08 am | Permalink   

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