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The Earliest appearances of the concept [[Brainwashing]] occured in the mid-twentieth century in the files of the Office of Strategic Service, the precursor of the CIA.<ref>Nikhil Krishnan ''Dirty Minds'' New Yorker 2025-04-07 p56ff. </ref> | The Earliest appearances of the concept [[Brainwashing]] occured in the mid-twentieth century in the files of the Office of Strategic Service, the precursor of the CIA.<ref>Nikhil Krishnan ''Dirty Minds'' New Yorker 2025-04-07 p56ff. </ref> | ||
==Context== | ==Context== | ||
| − | A song written | + | A song written from the point of view of someone whose dad did not come home for the war.<ref>Roger Waters. "Another Brick in the Wall" a three-part composition by the Pink Floyd bassist 1979 </ref> |
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When we grew up and went to school | When we grew up and went to school | ||
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All in all it's just another brick in the wall. | All in all it's just another brick in the wall. | ||
All in all you're just another brick in the wall. | All in all you're just another brick in the wall. | ||
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==Problems== | ==Problems== | ||
The topic of parents wanting more control over their kids' education has sparked passionate debates worldwide. Many parents believe that their involvement is crucial to shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and future opportunities. They may feel aggrieved when they perceive that schools or governments are making decisions without considering their input. | The topic of parents wanting more control over their kids' education has sparked passionate debates worldwide. Many parents believe that their involvement is crucial to shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and future opportunities. They may feel aggrieved when they perceive that schools or governments are making decisions without considering their input. | ||
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On the other hand, educational institutions and policymakers argue that balance is needed to ensure a standardized and inclusive education for all students, while still respecting parental perspectives. | On the other hand, educational institutions and policymakers argue that balance is needed to ensure a standardized and inclusive education for all students, while still respecting parental perspectives. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 5 April 2025
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Definition
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The Earliest appearances of the concept Brainwashing occured in the mid-twentieth century in the files of the Office of Strategic Service, the precursor of the CIA.[1]
Context
A song written from the point of view of someone whose dad did not come home for the war.[2]
When we grew up and went to school There were certain teachers who would Hurt the children any way they could By pouring their derision Upon anything we did And exposing every weakness However carefully hidden by the kids But out in the middle of nowhere When they got home at night, their fat and Psycopathic wives would thrash them Within inches of their lives We don't need no education We don't need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave us kids alone! All in all it's just another brick in the wall. All in all you're just another brick in the wall.
Problems
The topic of parents wanting more control over their kids' education has sparked passionate debates worldwide. Many parents believe that their involvement is crucial to shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and future opportunities. They may feel aggrieved when they perceive that schools or governments are making decisions without considering their input.
Common reasons for this sentiment include:
- Concerns about curriculum content, including subjects taught or omitted.
- Desire for more personalized education tailored to a child’s needs.
- Discontent with school policies, discipline methods, or educational priorities.
On the other hand, educational institutions and policymakers argue that balance is needed to ensure a standardized and inclusive education for all students, while still respecting parental perspectives.
