1. 1. Why does Gatto think that that school is boring and childish?
Gatto think that the school is boring and childish because he believes that the teachers teaches
student something they already know. This means that the student only go to school to waste
time. Also, because students are just sitting, taking notes and listening to teachers, they find it
boring because they are not introduced into the real aspects or rather the practical aspects in life.
Further, teachers seems to be uninterested in knowing the subjects which the students enjoy and
have no motivation in learning further. This means that teachers are also bored and lack the
incentive and creativity of advancing their learning so that they can teach students something
new.
2. Given the current state of technology and a globalizing economy, do you think most
people would gain abilities they need to survive and thrive through homeschooling?
I think homeschooling will enable people to gain the abilities they need to thrive and survive.
This is because homeschooling provides greater education freedom. This is due to the fact that
parents are selective on the subjects that their children are taught. This means that children are
only taught the subject that will have impact in their life.
3. How would you go about teaching your own children to be “leaders and
adventurous” and to think “critically and independently” and to develop inner life
so that they’ll never be bored?
Through homeschooling, most children are able to pursue the subjects of their interests. Also, the
practicality and reality in terms of applications are provided. This enable the children to develop
interest and be creative. Additionally, homeschooling enable parents to adopt learning styles that
suits the children. In other words, there is personalization learning will enable children not to be
bored.
