brainwashing (Score 1)

"Imagine all the 'hard' work teachers, parents and guidance counselors put into brainwashing every kid that he/she must go to University." As an educator, I'm insulted by this comment. I for one do not attempt to "brainwash" any of my students in going to university or college. I want them to succeed. If that means going to community college or trade school, then so be it. If that means going to work at a restaurant for a few years, so be it... I find it funny how people lash out at teachers and the education system, when it is highly underfunded and the job is often thankless. Teachers are the first person parents attack when there is any kind of problem with their child. Even though the problem may lie with their own problems at home... then when people in the general public think we're "brainwashing" kids, it certainly doesn't help. Sorry if you were brainwashed, but I know at least here in Nova Scotia, we don't do that.