“What dangerous things were you taught in
school?”
There were many things that we
were taught either by being told or watching examples that as I grew older and
wiser, I realized just wasn’t true. If you have a chance, read Doug’s post
because there is a great list. Here are a few that I would add:
"Only the popular kids will go far in life and become
successful. "(Who measures success? I
wasn’t popular but had a job I loved and I made a difference. I feel pretty
successful.)
Never question the teacher because it is disrespectful. (If you aren’t sure why, always question the teacher.
There is a way to ask questions without asking them disrespectfully.)
You should follow directions without asking questions. (This isn’t the military where we are being programmed
to do what we are told. Sometimes we understand things better if we know why we
are doing them.)
Try to become the teacher’s favorite and you will do
better. (No one likes a butt-kisser.
Sometimes it is the person who stands their ground who makes a better
impression.)
Never rock the boat.
(This is why things never change for the better. Sometimes you have to rock the
boat to get people to see that some things need to change.)
Don’t fight back. Go tell a teacher. (There are some times when you will have to stand up for
yourself. You can’t always depend on someone rescuing you. You don’t have to
fight back physically but you can use words. You need to be creative. People
respect you more if you stand up for yourself.)
What did you learn in school but
found out that reality is quite different? Please share.
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