Helping Aly pursue her education through unschooling has created a dichotomy between achieving the true goals of getting a proper education that will enable her to follow the career of her choice, and “making it” in the eyes of society. The first is a real goal, the second is completely frivolous and largely unnecessary. I have to admit, though, that realizing the second one is proving to be hugely satisfying.
In our society, one of the main goals of secondary education is getting accepted to the university of one’s choice. Ergo, one of the most commonly-recognized indicators of educational success is gaining that acceptance. Indeed, getting into any college, whether it be one’s first choice, or further down on the “wish list” can be considered very laudable.
Therefore, imagine our pleasure at the news we received this morning: Aly has been accepted to the university of her choice. Continue reading
