Oh I do agree. I'm sure you like me would want your children to succeed and though I've never considered myself pushy I have tried to guide them. Looking back I'd say I had a decent education, Forest Boys Horsham Secondary Modern. Those that wanted to learn did so. I don't think it's the same...
I can see the points raised have merit. I do believe sometimes these days every child has to be classified, especially those in need. In my day you had those considered plain thick. That was wrong and thankfully more is now recognised however you will still always have levels of intelligence and...
I did indeed re-write it a couple of times attempting to convey her points correctly. Sometimes it comes across better in conversation than the written word.
I had an interesting discussion with a friend who is a GP. This may appear a bit like the comments from Labour MP Dr Gibson who mentioned inbreeding as causing health issues in Norfolk. He used the term in the scientific meaning but it caused a lot of grief.
My friend highlighted two main...