Short & Curly A World Without … Schools
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Sep 12, 2023 Exploring the purpose of schools and the control they have over children's education. Reflecting on the lack of freedom in school and discussing thoughts from students about a world without schools. Examining whether schools should focus on future jobs or on helping kids be happy and their best selves. Encountering friendly aliens from Andromeda and considering the elimination of schools.
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Kids' Views on No School
- Some kids think life without school would be fun initially but worry about missing friends.
- Others worry about losing opportunities to discover talents or have social connections.
School Controls Learning and Time
- Schools control what kids learn and when they learn it, limiting freedom.
- Because school takes so much time, kids often don't pursue extra learning after hours.
Schools Shape Future Adults
- Schools shape who kids become by deciding which subjects to teach.
- This often focuses on future job skills over children's happiness or personal growth.