This chapter really appealed to me because it dealt with the different teachings of children. i hope to one day become a teacher and reading about all the different factors that affect children are really interesting. The idea of this common school still exists today. To me that is what the public education system is for. In the bronx where i live my sister does attend a public school that consists of elementary and middle school classes. But a few years ago they did away with honors classes. Classes are just now mixed at random. In a way this is good because it promotes equality among their peers but i also do feel that it can sometimes hold back gifted students.
Also this idea of children being life wax figures is an intresting idea. I do feel it is true because studies have shown how at a younger ago it is easier to sculpt a childs mind and often it is easier to learn. but one wuestion i have is: is the education system using this idea of children being wax figures to their advantage and brain washing our youth to conform to their ideals?
And with this idea is it ethical and moral for the school systems to teach the children their morals? School to mean always was what I needed to get ahead in this world and create the life that would be best for me. But my parents, family nd religious education programs were the leading factors in my life that promoted morals.
