tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167657018705847039.post2443287690326303666..comments2010-05-18T14:14:41.454-07:00Comments on JCHS AP Language: MeritocracyDGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207904522561046891noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167657018705847039.post-21302022972465224542010-03-29T15:03:35.628-07:002010-03-29T15:03:35.628-07:00Nick I love you.
The epigraph that you chose perf...Nick I love you.<br /><br />The epigraph that you chose perfectly underscores the problems with public education in America. I agree with all of your statements regarding America's attempt at a meritocratic society. The most effective rulers, civilizations, dynasties, and nations have used the concept of rewarding those who excel, not those whose parents have money. Power manifests itself in intelligence and cleverness. Nick nailed this universal maxim. <br /><br />Furthermore, I agree with Nick's statements regarding public schools' role in molding kids' futures. Many kids do not have parental guidence to tell them that they are capable to do great things. Schools have to reinforce kids' desire to excel past graduation. Otherwise, kids will simply follow in their parents' footsteps; this is not always a good thing. <br /><br />Nick grabbed my attention when he wrote, "I do not want to be thought of as my parents' property." I feel ya Nick! America relies on its previous generations for advancement. More often than not, kids excel in school if their parents did. If the parents do not reinforce hard work and the benefits of learning, the kid is far less likely to be successful. Public education should fill this role if the parent can't, but like Nick wrote, "public education needs a boost."Robert Overholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386028656414252424noreply@blogger.com