School starts so early now, especially in some locations. In years passed, we had three months summer vacation. But that isn't the case anymore. Even though our triplet grandchildren are home schooled, they still have classes with other home schoolers one day a week. This was their first day back to what they call 'tutorial'. Their mother is teaching an astronomy class this year on that day.
As far as I know, there is no dress code, but then I imagine not many schools have them these days. I'm not sure when or where kids learn to submit to such rules...perhaps when they apply for a job wearing whatever and are turned down over and over. Then after lots of failure and looking for help in finding work, they are told that they need to dress in a particular way to be hired. In the work place there are often dress codes.
What are we teaching our children? Will they fit into society and be good citizens? Will they be able to face the trials and tribulations of the real world. Have they been taught to win and lose gracefully? Will they be self starters? Many questions should be asked while the children are still young.
I am a proponent of home schooling, even though I taught in the public schools. Things have changed a lot since I was in the classroom...a few things for the better.
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