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the idea that you should essentially "dumb down" your kids so that they will fit in boggles my mind.

Posted by Guy (aka lostatlimbo) Sep 15 '10, 11:39

so what if they aren't the most popular kid in class or have trouble socializing later in life? is that really the most important goal?

that a parent would proactively limit a child's knowledge and capacity/desire for learning just so they'll fit in is some bass-ackwards thinking.

its bad enough that our overall progression is hindered by catering to the lowest common denominators, but making a conscious effort to aim for the median seems even more counter-intuitive.

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School simply isn't about knowledge, that's just an excuse to train kids to fit in. - Beryllium Sep 15, 11:43 2
- agreed on your IM. -- nm - Guy Sep 15, 11:45
- "The fastest way to succeed is to look as if you're playing by somebody else's rules, while quietly playing by your own." - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 11:44

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the idea that you should essentially "dumb down" your kids so that they will fit in boggles my mind.

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