Teacher; “Calvin, if you want to prepare for the 21st century, then I suggest you start reading books. Plant your face in a book. Maybe when you’re about 21 you can even start a company called Face Book. I have a gut feeling that a face book will be huge in the next century.”
Garbage in and garbage out. Kids today can not count back change or can they punctuate or have any common sense. Proof Any where in America, walk into any Mcdonalds and ask the teenage cashier that you want a half a dozen chicken nuggets and they will tell you that they do not have that. They only have 4, 6 and 10.
Okay, folks, read and/or listen to anything with John Taylor Gatto. https://ia903006.us.archive.org/13/items/JohnTaylorGattoTheUndergroundHistoryOfAmericanEducationBook/John%20Taylor%20Gatto%20-%20The%20Underground%20History%20of%20American%20Education%20Book.pdf
Why I like the educational model in which there are high schools preparing kids for technical careers and others preparing some for higher educational studies. One size fits all doesn’t work in education.
Sad thing is, even if you DO put in the hard work, there’s no guarantee that today’s educational system will fully prep you for adult life. Unless you’re a scientist who can actually apply the whole “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell” thing.
Talked to a woman who taught in a large high school system. Her class was students who had discipline problems and were hard to control. She had one or two assistants who helped her when things got out of hand. The idea was to get them back into regular classes, but quite a few quit school as soon as they hit 16. She said she had a card printed that she gave them with instructions on how to contact her in case they wanted to continue their education. She said it was interesting how many of them called her after a few years out on their own.
Sure, I did well in school, even a MS Pharm. Would have worked out well had our state and those around us raised the requirement to a PHD. So yeah, you don’t always get what you put into it.
Schooling – as important as it is – does not reflect the world of work. In school, the harder you work, the better your grades, right? More or less, in any case. But in the workplace, it’s not hard work that gets you promoted, it’s networking and socialising. People who “just” work hard…. will be appreciated for doing just that, and left to continue.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Maybe Calvin grew up to be an influencer.
dadthedawg about 2 years ago
There’s always a catch to it…..
codycab about 2 years ago
Calvin wishes that going to school would be a high paying job. Odds are a lot of students like myself back then do too.
eastern.woods.metal about 2 years ago
Learn now or food stamps later
C about 2 years ago
An unhappy snowflake
oldpine52 about 2 years ago
Like so many others, Calvin is willing to do almost anything to become a success…except work.
Papared25 about 2 years ago
He was on a roll before reality flattened his tires.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 2 years ago
Most schoolkids aren’t concerned with “the skills to effectively compete”…
in.amongst about 2 years ago
Calvin woke up!?!
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
What you put into it is taxpayers’ money.
What you get out of it are robots spewing insignificant “data”, whose future just may be as trivia game-show contestants!!
bigcatbusiness about 2 years ago
Calvin has the makings of a great politician. All talk and no action.
DaveG1960 about 2 years ago
Always a catch…….
Ermine Notyours about 2 years ago
“Life is like a sewer. What you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” — Tom Lehrer.
scote1379 Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s always fun and games until the need for a paycheck raises its ugly face !
Gent about 2 years ago
No matter ho many times me read this it always great to read this. Mr. Watterson was truly a great cartoonist.
hmroehrig18 about 2 years ago
Even my grade 10 students didn´t know that.
dcdete. about 2 years ago
Teacher; “Calvin, if you want to prepare for the 21st century, then I suggest you start reading books. Plant your face in a book. Maybe when you’re about 21 you can even start a company called Face Book. I have a gut feeling that a face book will be huge in the next century.”
bignatefantic2.0 about 2 years ago
I could see Calvin majoring in Economics if he were in college
rshive about 2 years ago
Seems like there’s always a trick to things.
VegaAlopex about 2 years ago
Calvin, it’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO knows you. Otherwise, you’re OVERQUALIFIED for that high-paying job.
jagedlo about 2 years ago
Now that we’re actually in the 21st century, I think we know what the answer to Calvin’s question would be…
pixiekitten Premium Member about 2 years ago
Ms. Wormwood is definitely not a maths teacher than.
wrd2255 about 2 years ago
Or be born into a rich family that will get you into the best schools, by hook or by crook. TS, Calvin.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 2 years ago
Garbage in and garbage out. Kids today can not count back change or can they punctuate or have any common sense. Proof Any where in America, walk into any Mcdonalds and ask the teenage cashier that you want a half a dozen chicken nuggets and they will tell you that they do not have that. They only have 4, 6 and 10.
rhartt4363 about 2 years ago
Okay, folks, read and/or listen to anything with John Taylor Gatto. https://ia903006.us.archive.org/13/items/JohnTaylorGattoTheUndergroundHistoryOfAmericanEducationBook/John%20Taylor%20Gatto%20-%20The%20Underground%20History%20of%20American%20Education%20Book.pdf
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Too often the most frequent choice
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Never mind child. The world needs Zamboni drivers too. You do you little dude.
mourdac Premium Member about 2 years ago
Why I like the educational model in which there are high schools preparing kids for technical careers and others preparing some for higher educational studies. One size fits all doesn’t work in education.
Diamonds&Roses Premium Member about 2 years ago
She’s got a very good point, Calvin.
Troglodyte about 2 years ago
Right, Cal. Hard work never killed anyone, but why take a chance?! :D
A Hip loving Canadian... about 2 years ago
No one does a sour face quite like Mr. Watterson.
Steverino Premium Member about 2 years ago
“You get out of it what you put in to it.” Kinda like a sewer.
artegal about 2 years ago
And now we have an explanation for millennials.
Frankfreak about 2 years ago
If he gets a good editor/proofreader he can write fiction.
Jogger2 about 2 years ago
Fiction writers have dreamed of ways we could increase our knowledge and / or intelligence without working at it.
PC200X about 2 years ago
Sad thing is, even if you DO put in the hard work, there’s no guarantee that today’s educational system will fully prep you for adult life. Unless you’re a scientist who can actually apply the whole “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell” thing.
Wise-Cracking Amelia about 2 years ago
So much for Calvin’s speech.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
What you get out of elementary school is learning. If you want skills, look elsewhere.
flagmichael about 2 years ago
Today Calvin and Hobbes is experiencing quantum entanglement with Arlo and Janis.
WCraft Premium Member about 2 years ago
Wait – to be successful you need to stay in school, get good grades, and work hard?
oldlady07 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Talked to a woman who taught in a large high school system. Her class was students who had discipline problems and were hard to control. She had one or two assistants who helped her when things got out of hand. The idea was to get them back into regular classes, but quite a few quit school as soon as they hit 16. She said she had a card printed that she gave them with instructions on how to contact her in case they wanted to continue their education. She said it was interesting how many of them called her after a few years out on their own.
kab2rb about 2 years ago
Very true what the teacher stated.
Windfall35 about 2 years ago
True not just for school…but for life…
mindjob about 2 years ago
Too bad Calvin can’t build snow goons year round, because he excels at that
Frank Farkel Premium Member about 2 years ago
Perfect candidate for Trump University.
KEA about 2 years ago
He wants training, not education.
Nick Danger about 2 years ago
Someday when sleep learning is perfected…
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
That the BS i heard from the nuns many, many years ago! Guess what they are gone!
Lightpainter about 2 years ago
Anybody remember the strip where Calvin tells Dad: You need to make more money, cause I plan to be a millionaire when I grow up!"
liberalnlovinit about 2 years ago
Calvin, there are also student loans…
baraktorvan about 2 years ago
Sure, I did well in school, even a MS Pharm. Would have worked out well had our state and those around us raised the requirement to a PHD. So yeah, you don’t always get what you put into it.
USN1977 about 2 years ago
We have separation of church and state. Now is a good time to consider separation of school and state as well.
wiley207 about 2 years ago
It’ll be a twelve-year process.
tee929 about 2 years ago
Calvin does ’splain Donald Dumpster all too well!
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 2 years ago
I got way more out of school than I ever put into it, luckily for me.
hagarthehorrible about 2 years ago
Those dialogs will work wonders in election campaigns. Mr Wormwood is shaping the future legislator.
pgf about 2 years ago
EVERYBODY?
MartinDamary about 2 years ago
Schooling – as important as it is – does not reflect the world of work. In school, the harder you work, the better your grades, right? More or less, in any case. But in the workplace, it’s not hard work that gets you promoted, it’s networking and socialising. People who “just” work hard…. will be appreciated for doing just that, and left to continue.