: Customizing education to the child’s interests and local community needs rather than a national curriculum.
: By occupying the majority of a child’s time with school and homework, Gatto claims the system deliberately weakens the influence of parents and local communities. John Taylor Gatto - The Underground History of ...
: Schools teach a "hidden" set of lessons—confusion, class position, indifference, and emotional dependency—that are more influential than the formal academic subjects. : Customizing education to the child’s interests and
: The ultimate goal of modern schooling is "standardization," where individuals are rendered predictable and dependable consumers for the corporate state. Proposed Solutions John Taylor Gatto - The Underground History of ...