Re: [Futurework] It's About Identity 2: America's Great Wall

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:10:11 -0700

Well, I wish someone would tell me that I am overreacting, or over-concerned.

 

And then we must worry: might it be too late for many kids and young adults to get back on track when it does hit the wall?  Kids around the world are not goofing around now and will have tremendous head-starts over those kids who are slacking off.

 

What might be done to get society back on track sooner?

 

Cheers,

Lawry

 

From: Cordell, Arthur: ECOM [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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These are indicators of an economy/society that has lost its way.  After it "hits the wall" there will likely be changes in attitude.

 

arthur

 

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I think Harry points to a fundamentally important issue.

 

I will indulge in a few generalizations....

 

Why have we created a culture of entitlement? Why do American parents allow their kids to embrace the notions:

1)       That school must be entertaining, or there is something wrong with the teachers?

2)       That they need anything they want?

3)       That ‘hanging out’, ‘chilling,’ and ‘veging’ are acceptable at any time?

4)       That because they are Americans everything will be provided them one way or another?

5)       That ‘having fun’ and ‘being happy’ are the two highest values (and rights) or children?

6)       That working hard is bad and undesirable?

7)       That ‘fashion’ is important?

 

I do believe that children have vastly more ability than their parents give them credit for, and that they embrace challenges when they are framed correctly, and that they are robust enough to ‘know the truth’ about the world and the effects globalization is going to have on their lives.  Why is it that so many parents underestimate the capabilities of their children and educationally under-serve them?

 

Cheers, or sighs,

Lawry

 

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Subject: RE: [Futurework] It's About Identity 2: America's Great Wall

 

I well remember my 10-11 year old sons delivering newspapers in the Canadian snow. Our house was built on nursery land and my kids would harvest asparagus from the unbuilt on fields and sell it to the neighbors.

 

Maybe that attitude has disappeared with the advent of computer games.

 

Harry

 

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