Absolutely our society is a consequence of a deficit in "intellectual craftsmanship"!
The modern school system teaches exactly the opposite of what you call intellectual craftsmanship. Judgment is a necessary part of the indoctrination system--the teacher determines, often subjectively, what material is "good" and "bad". Students are rewarded for that which is good and punished for that which is bad, instilling judgment right up into the subconscious...not to mention the pressure from the peer group to conform to socially accepted standards (frequently devoid of any real values). Judgment ingrained in the psyche of delicate young students continues to fester, leading to a judgmental society. Even "education" itself is seen as superior to the alternative; some individuals with higher degrees cling to the (biased) facts taught in school as if regurgitation of them equates to intelligence.
Thinking is NOT encouraged in modern schools. Children are programmed to color in the correct bubble on standardized tests so they will become obedient and subservient employees. We have an entire society of individuals operating not from value or honor; rather, they are simply following orders/doing as they are told.
While students are arguable taught the "rules" of the English language, true honest communication is discouraged. Again, there is powerful judgment and a system of reward and punishment associated with that which is considered appropriate or inappropriate. Students learn very quickly what will incur praise or criticism, and honest communication is censored accordingly. This breeds a whole society of individuals terrified of genuinely speaking up for themselves.
Have you heard of unschooling, @chhaylin? It's child-led learning, where the child is trusted to know what's most fulfilling for themselves. Without specific parameters, the child is allowed to explore all of their interests and passions. At the Garden of Eden, the children are trusted and empowered and learn that they are capable and competent and responsible, and because of this we're growing a unique community of capable and competent and responsible individuals. If you'd like to know a little more about the Garden of Eden, please check us out: https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@gardenofeden/we-are-the-garden-of-eden
Great post, thanks for encouraging real thought!
Hi, @gardenofeden! Thank you for your elaborate comment, I appreciate it very much. I fully agree with everything you have stated above. I started to realize the oppressive/conformist nature of schooling when I was a young teenager in secondary school.
I have heard of unschooling, but more as a concept in which children are reflecting back on what they have learned in school in order to demolish their past learnings so that they can relearn.
I just took a look at your introduceyourself, and I am very impressed with the Garden of Eden. I would like to learn more. :)
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Thank you, we are definitely doing amazing things! Schooling and parenting are a few areas that we are passionate about. It's crucial that we raise healthy, competent, capable, responsible, empowered children to raise the standards in society!
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I wholly agree with what you have said
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As an inhabitant of The Garden of Eden since before the children were here, I have to say the development of our own children has been fascinating to watch and be a part of. When other children come here to visit I really can see in contrast how ours compares. Overall our kids who are 3 and 4 years old are more mature and better able to manage their problems than many adults I know, including myself at times. These kids are almost never told "don't" and "no". That does not mean they are spoiled and allowed to whatever they want. This means they are honored as conscious beings who know what they need. No one tells them to get get dressed because it is cold. No one tells them not to eat candy. No one tells them not to stay awake all night long. If children are cold they know to get dressed. To tell them otherwise is abuse. To give them information about the effects of sugar or the poison in foods marketed for children might be how eating candy is addressed. They know when they are tired and need to rest. Bedtimes are set by parents to make their lives easier. I could go on and on. These truths might piss people off but the proof is in the kids. Show me one three year who is more mature, wiser and a better communicator than ours. Same with the 4 year old. Unschooling, believing in the children, works.
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