I keep dreaming of not graduating from high school!!

[kristy1111]

This is my own personal opinion, not based on the Law of One material. I think you're partly right and partly off base on this one, Kristy. I agree that the premise that college always leads to greater job success is really questionable these days. I also agree that some colleges seem to put enrichment of the institution above genuine service to students.

But it seems cynical to me to overlook the good ideas behind general education requirements: expanding one's horizons, maybe discovering something that will delight the student, maybe providing some new ways to think and some new things to think about, offering a diversity of experiences, helping a person be a more well-rounded person not just an economic contributor. These are all valid goals for the general education part of a college degree. (Of course much of the value of general ed could be had for cheap at a local community college.)

*** That's why I said that I know this isn't always the case...and I mean that about everything. Everybody does things their own way, by their own choice. Some choose school (public) and some do not. I do not. But I honor and respect everyone's choice to do so, if that is their choice. I have friends whose kids love school. And those that hate it. I know people whose child committed suicide because they couldn't take the pressure that comes from school (grading/judging, homework burdens, fitting in, etc.). I know people whose children flourished in public school and have fond memories of it.

I understand that expanding horizons, discovering delightful things, and having new ways to look at things and think about can all be experienced in public education.... or homeschool...and even just in the school of life.

I love the school of life the best and I think it's so neat that others love the school of "school". It's all cool!

Luv, Kristy