Moz@moz@fosstodon.org
@sortius@infosec.exchange my cousin married into a family that had no books in the house. As a bunch of teachers and nerds my family was appalled, considering that a form of child abuse. Phrased very delicately as "reading at home is key to making the most of educational opportunities" etc.
But OTOH we as a society aren't really clear on what schools are supposed to do, or what they're supposed to produce. Mass produced interchangeable obedient serfs or independent thinkers who ask questions?
sortius :Fire_Bisexual:@sortius@infosec.exchange
@moz@fosstodon.org I don't have heaps of books, but I have a nice mix of books, board games, and the like.
What's more important is engaging with kids. If they're raised to think parents are inaccessible for information and emotional support, they're never going to want to learn anything. Not in intellectually or emotionally