In response to the letter Standing up for education.
This letter sadly depicts the subjective mindset which is formed through the manipulation techniques of progressive education.
When education is focused on imparting knowledge and perfecting skills while fostering maturity and developing character, a much more objective mindset is developed – one that seeks the common good based on facts and a desire for justice, rather than on personal experiences, desires and demands.
It is also sad, but not surprising, that this mindset is also reflected in a number of valedictorian addresses given at high school graduations in recent years.
This observation and evaluation comes out of awareness gained from more than 50 years of dealing with the education of children.
M. Strangward
Vernon
