First Globals are by far most likely to believe that “one of the purposes of public education is to expose children to the points of view different from those of their families.” In our 2008 study, 69% of First Globals agreed with this statement, compared to 49% of those between ages 30 and 49, and 37% of those older than 65.
It boils down to the question of whether primary responsibility for the well-being of the children lies with their parents or the state. Should parents be forced to pay for having their children learn about points of view they might find objectionable, or is it the responsibility of the state through public education to expand a child’s world-view?
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hmm, i think it depends on the culture of the country. nations where kids performances are low (like U.S. because many would rather be entertained- but I think that is the fault of the education system's inability to combat against the entertainment industry and offer more relevant content and development of skills) it might be better to make the parents pay for it so their is better incentive. And places, where motivation and the desire to learn is no problem, you don't have to worry about the money being "wasted."
The issue is not whether money is "wasted" but whether parents should be forced to pay (through taxes, as opposed to paying by their own discretion) for their children being exposed to views that they resent. I think the answer is NO.
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