Posted on 06/14/2004 9:04:03 PM PDT by Dan Evans
The 1950s were the years that the rate of decline in the ed system began to accelerate, when that b&st&rd Dewey's idiotic notions began to be accepted wholesale. The 1960s brought the start of increasing unionisation, and it's been straight down ever since, for the most part.
If correct, it would reflect the fact that the decline began when the average American of the time was educated, during the 1800s. In fact, that is when modern government school was invented, although, as you say, the baleful philosophy underlying government school didn't dominate thoroughly, even in the government schools, until beginning in the 1960s or so.
He says the flickering lights, and fast action (of any TV show - even children's shows) contribute to ADD. I think the cause of most behavior problems is simply lack of socialization with adults. If you get rid of the TV the kid is more likely to interact with the parents. That's why home-schooled kids are much more congenial.
I once saw an interview with "Marrried With Children" actress Christina Applegate and I was impressed with how mature she seemed compared with the usual Hollywood brats. Then it occurred to me. She spent almost her entire childhood with adults. Either on the TV stage or with her tutor.
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