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Learning to conform isn't really such a bad thing.
In my opinion, that "catering to their whim" attitude only results in a child who grows up thinking they are a special snowflake with the world revolving around them.
There's nothing wrong with showing a child the "right" way to do things.
"See, sweetie, if we put the cookies this way, we fit more on. The cookies come out the same size, and are easier to take off when they're baked. Plus, they will cook better and faster."
The thing is, there's nothing wrong with imagination, either.
"OK sweetie, we'll do one tray your way."
Yeah, there's no rule that says cookies have to be a certain size, and cutting them apart isn't such a big deal, but sometimes, there are reasons things are done a certain way.
My daughter had a great imagination as a child, and I encouraged it. I also taught her that sometimes it's fine to colour outside the lines, but there are also times when the lines have been put there for a reason.
In the case of the teachers in the song I posted, if it's a science class where accuracy as to colours of plants is important, then, yes, "flowers are red and leaves are green", but if it's an art class or an illustration to go with a writing assignment, then, by all means, use every crayon in the box if you want.
As to medicating children in order to get them to conform, I find there is far too much of that being done because it's too much work for parents and teachers to take the time with an extremely active child with an active imagination.
I also find there is way too much labelling going on when it comes to children.
It's like there is suddenly an epidemic of hyperactive, autistic, bipolar or schizoid children in today's society.
I blame Sesame Street.
In my opinion, that "catering to their whim" attitude only results in a child who grows up thinking they are a special snowflake with the world revolving around them.
There's nothing wrong with showing a child the "right" way to do things.
"See, sweetie, if we put the cookies this way, we fit more on. The cookies come out the same size, and are easier to take off when they're baked. Plus, they will cook better and faster."
The thing is, there's nothing wrong with imagination, either.
"OK sweetie, we'll do one tray your way."
Yeah, there's no rule that says cookies have to be a certain size, and cutting them apart isn't such a big deal, but sometimes, there are reasons things are done a certain way.
My daughter had a great imagination as a child, and I encouraged it. I also taught her that sometimes it's fine to colour outside the lines, but there are also times when the lines have been put there for a reason.
In the case of the teachers in the song I posted, if it's a science class where accuracy as to colours of plants is important, then, yes, "flowers are red and leaves are green", but if it's an art class or an illustration to go with a writing assignment, then, by all means, use every crayon in the box if you want.
As to medicating children in order to get them to conform, I find there is far too much of that being done because it's too much work for parents and teachers to take the time with an extremely active child with an active imagination.
I also find there is way too much labelling going on when it comes to children.
It's like there is suddenly an epidemic of hyperactive, autistic, bipolar or schizoid children in today's society.
I blame Sesame Street.
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