PSEUDOSCIENCE
A psychology grad students opines on home education. And it really is an (uninformed) opinion. No data. No facts. No evidence. His advisor ought to be seriously cringing at this point.
Think back on your public (or private) school experience, from elementary all the way through high school. Many of us, at one time or another, were teased. Many of us, at one time or another, were popular. Many of us, at one time or another, saw a fight or were involved in one. Many of us dealt with racism, anti-Semitism or other unpleasant or offensive behavior. And of course, we also saw incredible acts of kindness, goodwill, sportsmanship and teamwork. Attending school in a social setting taught me the ways in which the real world works.
What the hell does a grad student know of the “real world”? Been there. Done that. It ain’t real by any stretch of the imagination.
Yeah, I was in a few fights in school. Even had a knife pulled on me once. And I saw lots of examples of all of the negative behaviors he lists. Buy, you know, since I graduated in 1980 I haven’t gotten into a fight and I haven’t associated with racists, anti-Semites, or other unpleasant or offensive people. I guess I’m just not living in the “real world.”
[Tip credit: Laura]
5 Responses to “PSEUDOSCIENCE”
 Comment by Anonymous March 24th, 2007 at 2:24 am |
I thought I’d direct you to this post for two reasons: 1. The blogger needs some encouragement. Whatever her choices may be. |
 Comment by Daryl Cobranchi March 24th, 2007 at 2:35 am |
Anon– You have a busted link. |
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Comment by Anonymous March 24th, 2007 at 2:39 am |
aaargh, stupid link. Here you go: sittin...t.html |
 Comment by COD March 24th, 2007 at 8:57 am |
I have a new rule. I’m not debating home education with people that don’t have kids. |
 Comment by Alasandra March 24th, 2007 at 10:29 am |
COD the problem with your new rule is ~ it’s the people who don’t have kids that think they know how you should be raising yours. Enjoyed your post. It brought back memories of my public school days when I had a knife pulled on me in 7th grade and when you couldn’t go to the bathroom (unless you were into drugs) because of all the pot being smoked in there. If you have time please submit something for the Carnival of Homeschooling. I am hosting this week. |