As we wobble along in our vessels in the sea of uncertainties, we make our rules as we sail along perhaps with strong conviction that we indeed have the right formula to reach our destination in one piece. Not only reach our destination in person but to finish strong and be respectable in our finish. Some have dogmatic views on how the journey should be done whilst others are contend being followers, following the path oft taken by others, the path of least resistance assured of success barring untoward misadventure.
I was thinking of our friendly debate of recent. What initially started on the merits and demerits of students squealing on the misdeeds of their teachers developed into something more profound.
What constitutes whistleblowing and what is being an obedient subservient servant of the system? Are the rules different for the adult and the minors? We are told to have self respect, fight the good fight against tyranny and injustices and follow the path of righteousness. Is the playing field different for the young minds?
A child complained to the Principal about the teacher who had had used what was in the student's vocabulary a foul sounding word and one thing leads to another and the teacher is reprimanded.
I was thinking of our friendly debate of recent. What initially started on the merits and demerits of students squealing on the misdeeds of their teachers developed into something more profound.What constitutes whistleblowing and what is being an obedient subservient servant of the system? Are the rules different for the adult and the minors? We are told to have self respect, fight the good fight against tyranny and injustices and follow the path of righteousness. Is the playing field different for the young minds?
A child complained to the Principal about the teacher who had had used what was in the student's vocabulary a foul sounding word and one thing leads to another and the teacher is reprimanded.
Is that a good move on the student's part that hails salutation and felicitation or is that setting a precedence for many more unhappy encounters with the authorities to come in the future?
No doubt, some rules border on ludicracy and have not evolved in tandem with the change of the times. If one were not to obey rules set by the powers that be, there is bound to be anarchy. Growing and maturing generally involves following regulations to ensure everyone gets a place in the sun.
How is the process of learning going to take place if the awe and respect is not accorded to the guru. The master forms like a mould upon which students try to emulate and try to garner knowledge. No one is perfect, but if children are allowed to constantly ponder upon shortcomings of the master, I do not the transfer of knowledge can take place, suspicion on the side of the recipient and apathy on the side provider. Just a thought, not a formula.
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