how do you feel about the educational system in america? while we were all taught that education is everything, is it? it may account for a lot of our live's successes, but what about those children that so easily fall through the cracks and sleep in class? what did they get out of it? or those who never attended any college, yet have read and traveled enough to know more than most?is their education or non education everything?
2007-01-04 11:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by little b 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Unfortunately, in America to get a decent job, you have to have 1: a higher education (college) and 2: have done well/earned good grades. Sometimes it seems like grades are pretty arbitrary, especially when you meet people who are book-smart, but have no common sense/don't seem to know how to deal with real life.
But at the same time, how do you define 'decent job'? To give you a "real life" example, my boyfriend works nights stocking products at Home Depot, while his flatmate works as a cashier. When I tell people about what he does, sometimes I'm met with a little static because it doesn't sound very classy. However, my boyfriend makes more money than his flatmate. In that case, he has the more 'decent' job.
My cousin worked as a waitress for 15 years until she decided in her early 30s that she wanted to be a teacher. And she hasn't looked back.
It's not fair, but that's life. HOWEVER, if you are poor/need money for college, there are ways of getting financial aid.
Life experiences also help, I think. It's easier to relate to people and interact with them if you are outgoing and on some level, can connect with them. It depends on how you can handle other people.
2007-01-04 11:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to me... it's totally not. Because, really, what does it matter if I get a "C" (okay, a C-) in chemistry? Just because I can't keep all those chemical formulas straight does not mean I am going to die of noxious fumes, does it? Who ever needed all those chemicals in the first place? I thought we were going for a cleaner environment.
Apparently, my parents have a different opinion on this subject since I am currently grounded FOREVER... or at least until I bring my grade up which is pretty much the same thing.
The way I see it is they should be happy that I am not doing that well in Chemistry which means that I'm not going to go all mad scientist on them and blow up the house. But, no, instead I hear about how education is everything. Blah, blah, blah. And, what, may I ask does it matter if I respectively slide by this course with a respectable, albeit low, grade?
In the scope of life, is it really that big of a deal? Jeesshhh!
2007-01-05 04:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by artichoke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think common education is everything. While your response is correct, their education may not be acknowledged on a nation-wide based scale because it isn't qualifed. I feel that the education system in America is lacking some basic concepts such as multiple perspectives (from different cultures/people). Education does indeed make everything, makes the world grow and change. The people who fall asleep are missing out on fundamental concepts taught, therefore they can't relate to a bigger situation (such as a real-life problem). That also goes for the ones who miss out on college or university where they teach academic concepts.
2007-01-04 19:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by mc² 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i for one do not think it is everything ..it seems like a lot of really rich famous people didn't care about school and they can do almost anything now with all that mullah
2007-01-04 19:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by William Tennson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋