OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL SCENARIOS

 SCHOOL -  1957 vs. 2007

Scenario:

Jeffrey keeps talking in class, disrupting other students.

1957- Jeffrey is told by teacher to stand in front of class for 15 minutes.  He Returns to seat, and sits quietly.  Graduates from College and is now a Professional Public Speaker.

2007 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin.  Becomes a zombie.  Tested for ADD.  School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario:

Billy breaks a window on his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.

1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.

2007 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad
goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.

Scenario:

Pedro fails high school English.

1957 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.

2007 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.


Scenario:

Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher.   His teacher hugs him to comfort him.

1957 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2007 - The teacher is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job.  She faces 3 years in State Prison.   Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.