I disagree in part. The schools are definitely catering to the lowest common denominator.
However, children are required to sit still for long periods of time, and movement is discouraged.
That is more suitable for young girls, in general, who do not seem to need to move as much as young boys do.
Young boys do tend to get into more trouble because of squirming, etc., and they are often put on meds to keep them sitting still.
Most elementary school teachers are female, and they often think little boys should behave as they did when they were young, and get annoyed or concerned when the little boys act like little boys.
The drugging up of boys in this country is hushed up, and there are long term, irreversible consequences involved.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
<”However, children are required to sit still for long periods of time, and movement is discouraged.”>
I attended a RC parochial school administered and taught by nuns. ALL children were expected to sit still. I was a real handful and Mother Superior always told Mom how much she admired my spirit BEFORE telling Mom I was difficult and a troublemaker! Those nuns, armed with rock maple rulers, could really catch your attention with a well-aimed smack.
Don’t kid yourself. It isn’t just the boys who have to “toe the line”.
You wrote my post for me, thanks!