The White House have put Obama's remarks on the White House web site 24 hours ahead so parents could rest assured of what is the message. http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/
So what was that potentially scared all these parents, a universal message that not only applies to the USA but to every child in every country.
"Every single one of you has something to offer" and it is your responsibility to discover your potential, and whatever it is you want to achieve will require an EDUCATION.
"If you quit on school – you’re not just quitting on yourself, you’re quitting on your country. " Certainly, the children are the future of this world and of every country on this planet.
"......people succeeded because they understand that you can’t let your failures define you – you have to let them teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently next time." Yes, learn from your mistakes, try harder and ask for help from your parents and your teachers or your peers. In management people are taught to celebrate failure because this is the mechanism for learning and continuous improvement.
This is not socialism this is social responsibility.
Every country requires a revamping of its existing education systems, although in varying degrees, but the education system depends on its end users the SCHOOL CHILDREN, the most important stake holder in the system which everyone seems to discount.
It's interesting how the American public went a bit mad at the prospect of Obama addressing the children, afraid somehow he would influence them in the wrong manner.
ReplyDeleteYet Obama had made it clear from very early on how passionate he is about education. but more importantly, how he holds *parents* responsible for ensuring their kids stay in school.
Yup, social responsibility. And just like charity and going green, it starts at home.
Good post. Let's hope more people see children as the true stakeholders.