The end of an era

[hiddenmuse]

Out Damn Spot!

Yes, it's the end of Red Ink in schools. Apparently, there are parents that think of it as being "too traumatic" on their sprogs' egos.

Pardon me while I cry a river, and call for the waaahmbulance to pick you up.

What have we come to, that kids are being coddled to this point? That red ink is "damaging" to their fragile self-esteems, and teachers are going to other colors, like purple and blue - because they're more "feel-good" colors?

I don't know about anyone else, but red ink worked for me. It pointed out where I did wrong - and how to make it right. And isn't that the point? It certainly didn't traumatize me - or anyone else I grew up with.

Then again, we also made mud pies, ran with scissors, turned appliance boxes into majestic castles and (sometimes) ate paste in kindergarten for a cheap thrill. Yet, we turned out okay.

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[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Exactly. They're being brought up to be high-maintenance and demanding, and when they get into the "real world" (or something like it), they find out that life isn't all Paris Hilton/Britney Spears/no red pens goodness.

It may seem harsh, but perhaps it's easier to teach kids those lessons earlier on - so they don't get such a shock later in life, when they find out that they have to play well with others to get along in the world. I say, bring on the red pens, dammit!