A student once told me that school was like a prison. They tell you when to eat, when to drink, when to use the restroom, when to sit, when to stand, what to say, what not to say, how to think, what to learn, how to dress, who to hang out with, etc.
Is the student right? Is school like a prison? If it is, what other aspects are similar to a prison? Why would this be the case? (Really think about the motives of the adults who create the school system. They probably have a good motive, so what is it?)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Is it your responsibility to change the world?
Whose responsibility is it to change the world? Is it something left for adults? Is it something students can do? Or is it better to work on your own life and not try to change everything around you? If you do believe it is your responsibility to change the world, explain why it would be important to you. Describe some of the ways you, as a student, can change your world.
Which is more powerful: love or hate?
In many cultures, there is an idea that two forces work against one another. One is working for good, the other for bad. One chooses love, the other one chooses hate. What do you think? Which one wins? Which one is more powerful?
Should we bother learning history if it's just going to repeat itself?
It has been said that history repeats itself. People claim that it is in an endless cycle that never completely stops. Is that true? Do things from the past happen again in a new context? If so, why would anyone ever want to change the world? Why bother studying history at all?
Saturday, August 2, 2008
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