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Prince Charles and education comments
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I don`t think that charlie`s comments were solely about the education system but about society in general - and that`s why it narks me a little... well a bit, but that`s to do with being working class and him not. His opinion is as valid as mine. He can say what he likes and with most things I agree with him but to aspire to something when you come from nothing is not a thing to knock....ask anyone who has benefited from the prince`s trust for example......
I think you may have taken his comments out of context. No doubt you are an avid reader of the tabloid press. His arguments were NOTHING TO DO WITH CLASS, you seem to have a large chip on your shoulder. The fact is that people have talent in different areas - with much hard work and committment this is an obstacle that can be overcome. However he was referring to people who 'expect' to succeed without either of these characteristics.
It is fairly clear you objection to the monarchy leaves you unable to make objective comments regarding such comments. Charles is actually referring to a meritocracy, something I dream of, but I doubt it will ever happen.
The world is watching, you know. It is all well and good for Prince Charles to believe in what he does. His problem is that the audience has changed, and the technology has definitely changed. In addition, the entire commonwealth and all other interested parties are watching.To whom much is given, much is expected
Is it not the case these days that `failure` is a dirty word and that our educational system has reached the point where qualifications seem to be handed out so long as the candidate can write his/her name [with help], and can use reference books and calculators during the exam?
Everyone has the right to aspire to great things but surely a certain amount of ability and comprehension has to come into the equation........therefore as well as ability, hopes, and dreams, reality has to come into it too.
In an ideal society the class system would be excluded but realistically we don`t as yet seem to have reached that stage.
I look forward to HRH`s continuing comments but so far I am in agreement with him.
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