The Daily Dad What Does This Say About School?
Sep 1, 2022
The discussion dives into the troubling disconnect between education and joy, revealing how adult attitudes shape children's views on learning. It critiques the traditional schooling system for transforming curiosity into a boring chore. The conversation challenges listeners to rethink how we can make education more engaging and inspiring for the younger generation.
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School's Image Problem
- Kids often perceive adulthood as being free from school because they don't see adults actively learning.
- This suggests school is presented as a chore rather than a lifelong pursuit.
Eighth Grade Escape
- One parent shared that the pandemic was a blessing because their daughter could escape the misery of traditional schooling.
- Doing 8th grade from home spared the child from the classroom, schoolyard, and cafeteria.
School vs. Leisure
- Ironically, "school" (scolae) comes from the Latin word for leisure, yet modern schooling is far from leisurely.
- This shift is a tragedy for which Ryan Holiday believes we are all responsible.
