On Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:59:17 -0500, nemesis wrote:

>> > _That_ is why I'm not a teacher.
>>
>> Don't teach kids. Teach adults.
> 
> wise suggestion.  Adults seeking education are eager to learn because
> most likely were the types of kids who didn't want to learn back then
> and because of that took quite a beating in life.  They are much more
> humble now.

Unfortunately, it's adults who get to make all the important decisions, 
and many of those adults aren't much more humble - if anything, they're 
more obstinate in saying "yes, the world is flat, if it was round, [...]".

At least kids have open minds, for the most part.  It's only when they've 
been filled with the ignorance and hate of those who believe that their 
beliefs supersede actual knowledge and learning that their minds close.

Jim

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