Against School

I really think that what John Gatto wrote and believes about the purpose of public schools has some validity. I like that he backed up his argument with examples of successful people who went without formal public school education.  I also liked that he used examples of famous philosophers to back up his ideas.  He is obviously well educated and is familiar with the public school system since he worked in it for several decades. I do not have that kind of experience, although I am considered a public school student in High School.  However,  I am home schooled although receiving education materials from an online public school.  It is anything but boring.  My teachers are educated and encourage voicing opinions.  They look to produce thinkers and adventurers.  I cannot imagine sitting at a desk for hours every day at school.  I don't want to become an employee or a follower.  I want to be the entrepreneur who makes his own decisions and isn't worried about what he says.  Public Schools teach students that it is the 'land of the free', when in reality it is a land of fear and conformity. America used to be the most powerful continent in the world, a leader in everything.  It is no longer the leader. American students are no longer the ones in the front getting the best jobs, because they are not encouraged to be leaders anymore. I am happy to be home schooled.  I know that there is so much more to life, free of boredom and childishness.