It looks like those kids were on myspace or playing online games (did you see that kid on miniclip?)It's a growing trend, when parents will take kids to libraries, and think that using a computer/studying will make them magically smarter. The truth is, that a lot of kids there play around on the internet, read cosmo, disrupt other people, or just hang out. Smart kids usually go to the library, but I think a huge problem in the minority/economically disadvantaged community is that a lot of people think that by emulating kids who are better off, they will have similar success. Correlation ≠ causation, (i.e. from Freakonomics more books in homes didn't lead to higher test scores). They still need parental involvement, and a structured environment, not crappy flash games. I understand that the ghetto isn't conducive to success, but the truth is that it isn't the only obstacle causing failure. A fish out of water will suffocate, not learn how to walk upright. Until there is radical change (not just installing some Dell Dimension PCs), these kids will likely remain poor for the rest of their lives (although they'll meet some friends on MySpace and will get some high scores in games). Bury me if you'd like, but throwing more money at a method that continually fails is a terrible idea IMHO
it can, i sure as hell would put more money to it, over time, the entire base of our society will improve and be better than it ever could be if things continue as are. you underestimate what doesn't -seem- powerful.
Responding in a provocative tone rather than just accepting that someone is expressing an opinion different from yours is the same kind of thinking that starts wars. If you had real conviction, you'd just ignore it. Being provocative towards others is a sign of personal insecurity. It's a reaction that occurs in all people - but mostly it occurs with bullies, facists and cults. All three of those groups are trying to find simple clarity in a chaotic but ultimately more subtle world, and almost all the time they believe they have. Bullies: It's ok because it's a dog eat dog world, etc. Facists: It's ok because Jews cause all our problems, etc. Cults: It's ok because X is going to take us up in his big spaceship, etc.
Just because we already have a nationwide public institution, does not mean we can't shove all our problems off onto churches. BTW, I was a troubled non-christian teen. No help for me in FBOs.
1forallallfor1Oct 13, 2007
It looks like those kids were on myspace or playing online games (did you see that kid on miniclip?)It's a growing trend, when parents will take kids to libraries, and think that using a computer/studying will make them magically smarter. The truth is, that a lot of kids there play around on the internet, read cosmo, disrupt other people, or just hang out. Smart kids usually go to the library, but I think a huge problem in the minority/economically disadvantaged community is that a lot of people think that by emulating kids who are better off, they will have similar success. Correlation ≠ causation, (i.e. from Freakonomics more books in homes didn't lead to higher test scores). They still need parental involvement, and a structured environment, not crappy flash games. I understand that the ghetto isn't conducive to success, but the truth is that it isn't the only obstacle causing failure. A fish out of water will suffocate, not learn how to walk upright. Until there is radical change (not just installing some Dell Dimension PCs), these kids will likely remain poor for the rest of their lives (although they'll meet some friends on MySpace and will get some high scores in games). Bury me if you'd like, but throwing more money at a method that continually fails is a terrible idea IMHO
tnoyOct 13, 2007
Ron Paul is for the government spending very little, and says things like this can be maintained with private money.
simpleidOct 13, 2007
it can, i sure as hell would put more money to it, over time, the entire base of our society will improve and be better than it ever could be if things continue as are. you underestimate what doesn't -seem- powerful.
phmfthacimOct 13, 2007
f**k off
frankiedogOct 14, 2007
"we's gotta help the yoofs"
theone3Oct 14, 2007
Responding in a provocative tone rather than just accepting that someone is expressing an opinion different from yours is the same kind of thinking that starts wars. If you had real conviction, you'd just ignore it. Being provocative towards others is a sign of personal insecurity. It's a reaction that occurs in all people - but mostly it occurs with bullies, facists and cults. All three of those groups are trying to find simple clarity in a chaotic but ultimately more subtle world, and almost all the time they believe they have. Bullies: It's ok because it's a dog eat dog world, etc. Facists: It's ok because Jews cause all our problems, etc. Cults: It's ok because X is going to take us up in his big spaceship, etc.
pulpfiction23Oct 14, 2007
Since when is ron paul code name for your mothers mouth?
zombies187Nov 15, 2007
Just because we already have a nationwide public institution, does not mean we can't shove all our problems off onto churches. BTW, I was a troubled non-christian teen. No help for me in FBOs.
zombies187Nov 15, 2007
"My name is Ron Paul and I approved this message."
zombies187Nov 15, 2007
I agree, but Myspace is a first step toward web design. I teach this way myself. It easily branches out into other topics.
zombies187Nov 15, 2007
Your contempt is noted.