posted by dennisn on November 5th, 2007 at 10:51AM
I sortof agree -- insofar as anybody who comes into contact with a child is a potential teacher for the child, yes, we are all responsible for the nurturing of the children we meet. However, the older the child gets, the less likely this is the case; the student evolves into a teacher. So, although society be blamed for "affecting a parent's means to foster", as you say, (since that would imply that the adult/parent is blaming society for his nature), it can be blamed more directly for the influences it exerts on the child.
(P.S. -- "all stats aside" isn't a good way to start an argument ;] -- it suggests an unwillingness to accept objective measurements)
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posted by Nylorac on November 5th, 2007 at 10:00AM
All stats aside, if we were to actually factor in the role of parents and parenting in the learning skills of children (because it is the ability to learn that is presently in question), then this would open up a floodgate of factors because we'd have to consider all those things that affect a parents' means to foster an environment for a child. We may as well blame ... collectively everyone in our society for the increasing level of stupidity. (or decreasing intelligence. It depends on how you want to see it.)
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