I've recently just got back from a trip which took in a number of West African countries, and saw first hand the effects of some of the highest rates of poverty and corruption in the world. However, what I also saw was that they are some of the friendliest and happy people i've ever met, and i've been to quite a few countries around the world. I think this is a direct result of the consumerist, green eyed monster culture that we are all addicted to, and until others can experience 'life on the other side' like I have then I can only see our western culture getting worse and worse. Get this - I am a qualified teacher, and have taught at a number of schools as a supply teacher in 'western' schools. 90% of the time kids walk out of the classroom like it's their right, refuse to work and tell you they are going to tell their parents to complain at the school for them getting a detention. Go to Africa, and kids are desperately trying to break in to schools. What are your thoughts on this? C
2006-07-08
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