Deschooling Society (World Perspectives, V. 44) (Open Forum S.) (Pelican books)

by Ivan Illich

[wyvernfriend]

An interesting look at school and the loading we give that idea. Argues that schooling should be a lifelong concept and that our existing education fails people.

And I agree, somewhat.

I sometimes wonder about my English Teachers statement that I needed to read more books and when she was told that I read a lot, said that I needed to read more, better books and what she would think today with my ecclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction. I also wonder what many of my classmates did with their reading in later years, I know many people who don't read and regard my reading as eccentric.

Some of Illich's ideas about the use of computers has happened but I think that while some people would benefit from an ability to move in early years from school to work and apprenticeship; many people could be forced into the wrong career and end up miserable.

While some would benefit from dipping in and out of education, modern education also fulfils the role of childminding service for the masses.