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[DanaC]

That kind of depends how good a teacher the parent is. Somewhat devalues what can be quite a difficult skill. Teachers may be people with natural aptitude for teaching, but they still had to learn how to do it effectively. Not all parents can teach. Not all parents will teach. Nations do not reach 100 % (or nearto) literacy rates by leaving it to parental efforts. Not all children will be taught if governments don't force the issue in some way.

[footfootfoot]

And another thing about Ray Guster, I guarantee his store is LOADED with tools and parts made in China. 100% guarantee it.

Originally Posted by DanaC

That kind of depends how good a teacher the parent is. Somewhat devalues what can be quite a difficult skill. Teachers may be people with natural aptitude for teaching, but they still had to learn how to do it effectively. Not all parents can teach. Not all parents will teach. Nations do not reach 100 % (or nearto) literacy rates by leaving it to parental efforts. Not all children will be taught if governments don't force the issue in some way.

It's amazing that human beings managed to survive as a species all the way up to the mid 1800's when formal schooling became popular.

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

It's amazing that human beings managed to survive as a species all the way up to the mid 1800's when formal schooling became popular.

What's survival got to do with anything? I was talking about literacy and education. Plenty of people around the world survive just fine without either. Not sure I'd want that life for myself or any child I cared about.

[footfootfoot]

Originally Posted by DanaC

What's survival got to do with anything? I was talking about literacy and education. Plenty of people around the world survive just fine without either. Not sure I'd want that life for myself or any child I cared about.

I'm saying, for between 50,000 and 200,000 years, we've been learning from non-professional teachers. If they are as ineffective as you suggest, the species wouldn't have lived long enough to be blessed with modern "education."

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

And another thing about Ray Guster, I guarantee his store is LOADED with tools and parts made in China. 100% guarantee it.



It's amazing that human beings managed to survive as a species all the way up to the mid 1800's when formal schooling became popular.

The 1% have always managed to do better.

You just have to choose your parents wisely.