As
I see it, it is a world where kids
are told they are free and at the same time expected to be compliant
with
arbitrary rules. Enough it is to drive anybody mad. Here
is an interesting thing. Kids who exhibit creativity, self-esteem,
and independence are most likely of all to be in trouble with the
rules. So, a kid is labeled. You are one of these, he
or she is told. The label amounts to, You are unable to comply
with minimum standards as we define them for being treated as a
normal person. You will be required to change yourself or be
ostracized or put on meds. Result:
kids on the honor role are weak, frightened, uncreative parrots or
imitators with low self-esteem and bound to be future leaders. Look
around you. Where does change, real change,
come from? Troublemakers?