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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It should bother you that the public school system REQUIRES your child to "volunteer" - actually to provide free work for approved organizations.  That is chilling and it should bother any parent.

In addition to the disturbing, big-brother aspect of the system compelling the service, it should bother you that NONE of this actually teaches the value of volunteerism!  Volunteering is about choosing to use one's time in a helpful/selfless way for the betterment of others.  This is about fulfilling a requirement, not volunteering.

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It bothers me that there are people who value work only for money made. Do you get paid for every toilet you clean at home? Do you ask for a quarter if you hold open a door for an elderly person at the bank?

That's the biggest drawback of a capitalistic society, IMO. It ingrains the attitude that we shouldn't do anything for others unless we get paid for it.

There are several studies out there that show the high school requirement of doing service actually helps kids become more empathetic. They get a more realistic view of community needs and begin to understand more where they fit in to that community. What they benefit from, and what they can provide as a benefit.

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