tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post1267228727814549254..comments2023-10-07T02:42:10.642-07:00Comments on Coalition for Kid-Friendly Schools: Nicey-NiceFedUpMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00951858601020687242noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-39114601921790895502011-12-03T23:52:58.779-08:002011-12-03T23:52:58.779-08:00I hear that. I'm sure a lot of people just do...I hear that. I'm sure a lot of people just don't agree with my concerns about the schools, but there is definitely a reluctance to speak up about any concerns at all, or to suggest that we have anything less than "very good schools."<br /><br />I think it's a kind of prisoners' dilemma. If everyone spoke up, the resulting debate would have to be beneficial for the schools. But if you think you're going to be the only one who speaks up, the potential downside seems much more prominent than the upside. People are rationally reluctant to do anything that might offend the people who take care of their kids all day long.<br /><br />There are parents who do speak up. Not everyone has to do it in the same way. But I don't want my kids to think that they have to tiptoe around whenever they want to raise a complaint about a public institution. The school is already working overtime to make them fear and be passive in the face of any authority figure. If nothing else, I hope my blogging is an antidote to that.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184539467031647989.post-6598804406874631712011-12-03T22:20:15.338-08:002011-12-03T22:20:15.338-08:00Jest shut up and keep paying those taxes. Then yo...Jest shut up and keep paying those taxes. Then you can keep those house values up so when you sell, the next person can shut up and keep paying the taxes... <br /><br />Bah. Go ahead and dissent. People who are just nicey-nice aren't really nice anyway as soon as you turn around. Or maybe she is just making conversation and you haven't shown your, um, character yet? :)Happy Elf Momhttp://www.homeschoolnetc.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com