Saturday, September 25, 2010
My Opinion Of High School
I don't know why everyone is so scared of High School. We kids aren't. But, some of the adults I talked to said it would be terrible. Other people said that Reidsville was a horrible school. I don't think either is true. Reidsville is a good school. Everyone is nice, and I only have one enemy. And High School is wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. I love the freedom we have. It also seems more challenging. Looking back, I can't believe that I used to be terrified of going to high school. It's absolutely wonderful.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Where Is Our Imagination?
Modern science leaves no room for imagination. We wonder why young children are so stressed out? Could it be that they have no escape? That they are forced to grow up too fast? Let's face it, kids aren't allowed to dream anymore.
For example, kids who talk to imaginary friends past a certain age are deemed lonely or psychologically imbalanced. Everyone wants their children to be perfect, and thus they pressure the kids beyond their limits. In school, kids of all ages are forced to take on adult roles. Rather than be permitted to believe in such creatures as dragons, children are not only quickly corrected, but often ridiculed. Not only is there so little room for creativity, but teachers often doubt their student's abilities. Fortunately, whenever this happened, my parents would go to the school and stand up for me.
There is a solution. While you have little control over others, make sure that you encourage every child you meet to be creative and express him/her self. Let kids be kids.
For example, kids who talk to imaginary friends past a certain age are deemed lonely or psychologically imbalanced. Everyone wants their children to be perfect, and thus they pressure the kids beyond their limits. In school, kids of all ages are forced to take on adult roles. Rather than be permitted to believe in such creatures as dragons, children are not only quickly corrected, but often ridiculed. Not only is there so little room for creativity, but teachers often doubt their student's abilities. Fortunately, whenever this happened, my parents would go to the school and stand up for me.
There is a solution. While you have little control over others, make sure that you encourage every child you meet to be creative and express him/her self. Let kids be kids.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Is Education Affordable?
Today's topic is a political one. Can we afford to send our children to school. Now, while I'm certainly not suggesting that we stop sending our kids to school, I would like to point out that even public schooling has become ridiculously expensive. I just started high school, and already my parents spent sixty-five bucks on my first semester supplies, $108 on a graphing calculator, and now eighty dollars on a yearbook. But, let's be fair. Without extra stuff, the yearbook is only forty-five plus tax and handling. However, let's start with elementary school:
Total Amt Spent Per Year In Elementary Schools:$20-$60
Total Amt Spent Per Year In Middle School: $60-$100
Total Amt Spent Per Year In High School: $100-$300
Outrageous? It's true though. Tally up all the money you spend throughout your child's school year on their education. It is likely more. So, just how much is this from Pre-K to their Senior year? Take a nerve pill:
$720-$1920
Total Amt Spent Per Year In Elementary Schools:$20-$60
Total Amt Spent Per Year In Middle School: $60-$100
Total Amt Spent Per Year In High School: $100-$300
Outrageous? It's true though. Tally up all the money you spend throughout your child's school year on their education. It is likely more. So, just how much is this from Pre-K to their Senior year? Take a nerve pill:
$720-$1920
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