And yes, as much as I love how well schools work for ND kids, there is lots of interest in totally transforming the educational system in hopes of saving the US economy.
Smiles,
Grinity
**venting*
I was complaining again just yesterday about, this time, about identity theft. Now they have started cloning credit cards to make hard plastic copies of your credit card so they can buy groceries with your paycheck (happened to us. The bank lady said that's what the crooks are doing). But then I read here that the US is something like only 21st in the world in math and science. Hmm., wonder if it's because the system's set up to reject talent, except sometimes.
**done with 1st vent, beginning 2nd**
As for the quiestion. I fit as unfit on so many levels. Single mother. Moved, so new school every six months. Super religious. Everyone knew I was "really smart" but religiosity identity trumped personal rights. There was a Christian Rock song summed it up- "my closest friends are aliens and strangers, travellers here, living with danger.". From something someone said about being in this world but not of it.
That mentality did not work out well for me in the long run. I wish it was just "not living up to my potential". We'll say I lived through a Dabrowski's disintegration with the full force of a gifted over reaction, to put a positive spin on it.
So, I was in the group that believed there was something wrong with the school, but only because it was part of this world, and that it was beneath us to try to change the school. You know, "obey the law of the land.". "this world is not mine or else I would fight for it.". "we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against powers of darkness.". Hey, what can a non-Christian do with all that bible training but complain about it? With all due respect and love for believers.
I have actually disintegrated a few times since then. It hasn't been a dull life.
ETA: Geez, now I'm sounding bitter. Maybe it's best like Sandra Bullock said in The Blind Side, "When I count to 3 open your eyes. The past is gone and the world is a good place."
