Who Should go to School?

ocarinagirl · 10-03-2004, 06:45 PM

It sounds like such a simple question, sure. Obviously, everyone deserves to go to school.

BUT...

What about kids who, say, are the children of illegal immigrants? Or kids who are mentally handicapped to the point where they can't function in a normal class setting? Homeschooling? Parents who don't want their children in public school because of religious beliefs?

I just wanted to know your guys' stances on this. It came up in my Mod. Education class, so...

I have opinions about this, I'll just post them later.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule · 10-04-2004, 04:33 PM

Everybody should go to school. If special adjustments need to be made, then, yes, but everybody should go to school.

ocarinagirl · 10-04-2004, 06:31 PM

But what if said schools, say, don't want to make those changes? Or more accurately, can't afford to make those changes.

(I agree with you, BTW, I'm just doing my modly duties in trying to revive my forum) [img]tongue.gif[/img]

CrotchFire · 10-05-2004, 10:04 AM

Only the people who want to actually learn something, get a good job, and not end up being a hobo on the street. All those *******s who don't wanna learn should be kicked out. I hate it when I'm trying to pay attention and some preppy bursts out laughing over some stupid thing her friend said.

But I probably missed your point entirely. soo...yeah.

Link2000 · 10-05-2004, 03:37 PM

People with learning disabilities, which cause a disruption of the classroom, should be segregated into a seperate class where they can be taught by another teacher. If they are placed within normal classes, then it can disrupt the education of fully-abled students.

ZIPPYDIPPY19 · 10-05-2004, 07:27 PM

^If your school doesn't already have those, then you guys need to pass a levy or something. Special Education courses are available basically everywhere I've ever been to.

Nabooru98 · 10-09-2004, 02:57 AM

I have several learning and mental disabilities and I don't go to school. I used to go to school for one class a day. Now I just don't go at all.

Not that this is a good thing.

Maybe I should go to school, maybe I shouldn't. I really don't know anymore.

</end short and pointless rant>

Beam Yosho the Drunkard · 10-09-2004, 04:50 AM

We have a special class for the kids with Special needs.

And they only go to classes they can actually participate in (Art, for example.)
Since when would you want a kid with down syndrome in a History class?

ocarinagirl · 10-09-2004, 09:14 AM

^^Homeschooled?

^See, the logic goes that they should participate in as much regular classroom activity as possible.

So yeah, you probably won't see someone with Down Syndrome in history. Sorry I didn't make my point clear enough.

***Cosmonautical*** · 10-10-2004, 06:40 PM

That always depends on how much ass the school is prone to suck. If the answer is "a lot", then I'd say that particular institution can go to bloody hell.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 10-11-2004, 04:31 AM

I was homeschooled for the better part of my life and it was the greatest thing that could've happened to me. Schools (in a general sense) are over-crowded and simply CANNOT cater to each child's learning abilities.

The idea behind the school system is honourable and I'm all for giving everyone an equal opportunity in life by being educated. However, put into practice... let's just say, the system needs a lot of work and so many more resources to SUCCEED.

I plan on homeschooling my own children 'cause the love of learning should be passed down to the next generation, instead of subjecting our kids to the cons of schools.

...And no, I didn't find it hard to meet people and make friends, thankyaverymuch [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ October 11, 2004, 04:34 AM: Message edited by: Cryptic tragedienne ]

10-03-2004, 06:45 PM	#1
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It sounds like such a simple question, sure. Obviously, everyone deserves to go to school. BUT... What about kids who, say, are the children of illegal immigrants? Or kids who are mentally handicapped to the point where they can't function in a normal class setting? Homeschooling? Parents who don't want their children in public school because of religious beliefs? I just wanted to know your guys' stances on this. It came up in my Mod. Education class, so... I have opinions about this, I'll just post them later.

10-04-2004, 04:33 PM	#2
Princess Zelda of Hyrule Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hyrule Castle Gender: Posts: 6,128 Thanks: 35 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Everybody should go to school. If special adjustments need to be made, then, yes, but everybody should go to school.

10-04-2004, 06:31 PM	#3
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But what if said schools, say, don't want to make those changes? Or more accurately, can't afford to make those changes. (I agree with you, BTW, I'm just doing my modly duties in trying to revive my forum) [img]tongue.gif[/img]

10-05-2004, 10:04 AM	#4
CrotchFire Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only the people who want to actually learn something, get a good job, and not end up being a hobo on the street. All those *******s who don't wanna learn should be kicked out. I hate it when I'm trying to pay attention and some preppy bursts out laughing over some stupid thing her friend said. But I probably missed your point entirely. soo...yeah.

10-05-2004, 03:37 PM	#5
Link2000 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Posts: 8,052 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	People with learning disabilities, which cause a disruption of the classroom, should be segregated into a seperate class where they can be taught by another teacher. If they are placed within normal classes, then it can disrupt the education of fully-abled students.

10-05-2004, 07:27 PM	#6
ZIPPYDIPPY19 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,665 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	^If your school doesn't already have those, then you guys need to pass a levy or something. Special Education courses are available basically everywhere I've ever been to.

10-09-2004, 02:57 AM	#7
Nabooru98 Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have several learning and mental disabilities and I don't go to school. I used to go to school for one class a day. Now I just don't go at all. Not that this is a good thing. Maybe I should go to school, maybe I shouldn't. I really don't know anymore. </end short and pointless rant>

10-09-2004, 04:50 AM	#8
Beam Yosho the Drunkard Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The oversized rock of Hawaii. Gender: Posts: 5,670 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	We have a special class for the kids with Special needs. And they only go to classes they can actually participate in (Art, for example.) Since when would you want a kid with down syndrome in a History class?

10-09-2004, 09:14 AM	#9
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	^^Homeschooled? ^See, the logic goes that they should participate in as much regular classroom activity as possible. So yeah, you probably won't see someone with Down Syndrome in history. Sorry I didn't make my point clear enough.

10-10-2004, 06:40 PM	#10
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,156 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	That always depends on how much ass the school is prone to suck. If the answer is "a lot", then I'd say that particular institution can go to bloody hell.

10-11-2004, 04:31 AM	#11
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	I was homeschooled for the better part of my life and it was the greatest thing that could've happened to me. Schools (in a general sense) are over-crowded and simply CANNOT cater to each child's learning abilities. The idea behind the school system is honourable and I'm all for giving everyone an equal opportunity in life by being educated. However, put into practice... let's just say, the system needs a lot of work and so many more resources to SUCCEED. I plan on homeschooling my own children 'cause the love of learning should be passed down to the next generation, instead of subjecting our kids to the cons of schools. ...And no, I didn't find it hard to meet people and make friends, thankyaverymuch [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ October 11, 2004, 04:34 AM: Message edited by: Cryptic tragedienne ]