Weariness
It's snowing here this morning, just enough to slow everyone down, with the roads either slippery or dirty black and greasy. I walked, as I always do, not having a car to call my own.Our beloved government announced new plans for education this morning. They want everyone to start at school until they are 18. There are half-baked plans to allow more vocational training but you can see disaster ahead. A whole army of trainers will appear, each armed with hurdles that must be jumped before our youngsters are allowed to operate as plumbers, plasterers or crack dealers.
The most successful period of English history was when the fourth son of aristocratic parents was allowed to experiment because he had no responsibilities. Nobody cared, so he broke new ground. His siblings looked after the family estate, joined the army or went into the church. He, poor lad, could play games.
A structured society makes no progress. We must get rid of Nanny. She is now everywhere: health and safety, trading standards, examinations, entrance qualifications, professional organisations and traffic wardens. Scrap the lot.
posted by Suffolk Notes @ 10:02 am
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