by euigorwithyou » 04 Dec 2008, 10:51
The fact that there are well established truths; anyone can be a teacher to a certain degree. For instance, if a child knows exactly that two plus two equals four, and this truth doesn't change over time, he can be a teacher of this truth to his little brother or sister. If we know that all men are equal, regardless to their race, color, we should teach this and stand by this truth. The problem, though, is that we don't encourage our children to assume the role of the teacher of the knowledge which they already possess. As a result, when they encounter a distorted truth or displaced teaching and attitude, they are ready to accept it! Why? Because they are used to be in the role of pupils. Teaching requires responsibility for the possessed knowledge. We should teach our children to be responsible teachers from the earliest age. Don't you think so?