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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (64398)	12/1/1999 2:03:00 PM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Conformity "laws"? I know there is a strong cultural bent in Asian countries toward social "conformity", but I'm not sure about "laws". BTW, I don't see the connection between allowing disrespect for teachers and future "creativity". In fact my experience with children in school is just about the opposite. The students that displayed due respect toward the teachers were generally the best academically and socially. The students that were constantly in trouble for dissing teachers for the most part were mediocre students. Not to say that they were necessarily lacking in intellect, but more lacking in instruction at home regarding socially acceptable behavior. bp

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (64398)	12/1/1999 2:25:00 PM
From: Michael M	Respond to of 108807

Creativity a bit overrated, IMO. I count my blessings that my sprouts spent most of their HS years in Tokyo (in an Amer school). Lot to be said for universally accepted (and expected) social norms. FWIW, I have close acquaintances in Singapore -- one a top U.S. tech exec (he and spouse very conservative), the other a faculty member at Singapore American School (whole family liberal to the max). These very different people, who have lived in Singapore for several years, agree completely that some curbs on selfishness are well worth the result. BTW, the teacher is of the strong opinion that the little angels who were caned were more than deserving.