I've repeatedly heard the complaint that children have to raise money to buy computers. I've heard this attributed to the economy. I've even heard it attributed to the war in Iraq. And, I've never heard this to be considered a good thing.
But, I ask you, why is this a bad thing? We had to raise money for computers when I was in school. One way we did it was to bring in receipts from our local grocery store. The school then traded them in for new computers. It was similar to the Campbell's labels or Boxtops programs.
That was a long time ago. Today, there are more programs available to help schools purchase things than there have ever been in the past. Every store seems to have some type of school purchase program. These programs give the schools money when their students shop at the school. Most stores will give schools and teachers discounts for things used in the classroom.
Why is it considered a bad thing for students to raise money for computers? Why shouldn't children work for the things they use? Why must they be given everything? Where is the character building in that?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
School Funding
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Ms. Kristina,
Liberals feel that the need for responsibility is outmoded. Why should kids need to worry their youth learning things how to earn and respect the dollar? After all the Government is there to help them if they buy a house they can't afford.
Like your rants. I would like to add you to my blogroll.
chas
Schools should have an "Opt Out Student Salesperson" form.
I don't think it is a matter of liberalism vs. conservatism. I think with many parents in two income situations or perhaps just overscheduled, and for some reason the more recent reluctance to actually PARENT your own child, often the duties are taken on by the parent - one more thing to do - and so the parent feels overtaxed time wise (as well as financially). And, the social networks we once had are eroding - so who do you sell those candy bars to? Not disagreeing with you though - I think kids should have to work for what they get.
I tend to find that most children nowadays are given everything they need instead of having to earn it. It's a free ride for my classmates, anyway. Talk about draining your child's motivation.
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