Quote Originally Posted by biara View Post
Don't want grammar schools / secondary modern (albeit daughter in private school!!) but want all pupils to be able to achieve to the best of their abilities. The best achieving school I ever worked at had pupils going on to be vets (ie 3As at A-level) but also pupils studying for apprenticeships in building at local college, it used to be possible and done.

There is no reason why all pupils shouldn't be treated equally. I didn't even take 11+ as didn't want to go to local grammar school. I don't believe in grammar schools, don't like private but think all should be able to do the best they can. Local secondary is poor, so sent daughter private. Yes, I know I'm lining myself up to be accused of hypocrisy but it's my daughter!!!
Quote Originally Posted by christopher leigh View Post
I find posts like the above very disturbing. It's akin to the animal 'commodity' argument' used by Longdogs on another thread. What bothers me is the blatant hypocrisy paraded as moral virtue, by people not lacking in intellect. Perhaps this is the result of modern education. A kind of 'have your cake and eat it' mentality.

One thing is certain, it is the dominant trait amongst Brits.
Are you saying that Biara shouldn't send his daughter to a private school because he's against them?

If that's what you're saying, I agree it is a level of hypocrisy, since Biara is now part of the problem (sorry Biara). However, I think it's what most people would do if the local comprehensive school were no good. Your duty to give your kids the best chance in life is more important than your ideas about what should happen in an ideal world.

I agree that correctly prioritising and not hindering someone's chances in society is a result of education - long may it last.