“The paradox of education is precisely this; that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” – James Baldwin

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Over the last decade or so, there has been a growing movement, especially among the “hippie” types, toward a trend known as de-schooling. After generations of children being lined up in a classroom like rows of corn, some are starting to doubt whether our educational system offers the optimal learning conditions. Furthermore, many doubt whether the tenets our society so dearly adheres to and teach in our schools offer the optimal living conditions. Though some say they learned everything they need to know in kindergarten, others have concluded that they’ve received some bad lessons.

What bad lessons did you learn when you were growing up that you had to unlearn as an adult? What lessons do we need to be teaching to the next generation and what are the best ways to teach them?

Steve McAllister

In addition to serving as Managing Editor and contributor to Modern Hippie Mag, Steve McAllister is an actor, musician, accomplished author and filmmaker. His most recent novel, The McAllister Code is available as an e-book at www.themcallistercode.com. Find Steve on Twitter, @InkenSoul. Read his reviews and articles here.

Steve McAllister  (360 Posts)

Steve McAllister, Modern Hippie Mag's resident Lifestyle Guru, describes himself as a Renaissance Man. An author, filmmaker, songwriter, and perpetual artistic experimenter, he has recently re-released his second book The Rucksack Letters into paperback to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the journey. His latest book, a comical foray into philosophical science fiction, is How to Survive an Estralarian Mind Meld. His latest artistic project is The Labyrinth of the Unbroken Path. .