LUTHER, Okla. -- A local father has expressed concern over allegations that classes at his son's school have turned into Movie Appreciation 101.
When Justin -- who asked not to be identified -- started asking his son for a list of lessons learned at Luther High School, his ninth-grader rattled off a list of new releases.
"'The Simpsons Movie' was on there, which I whole-heartedly disapprove of," Justin said Justin's son told him he had watched about 46 hours of movies in various classes since October. Several of the movies were rated R, he said. FULL STORY HERE
C4NN SAYS:
First off I hope “Justin” is aware that his kid is officially disowned from every social ring imaginable in his school. Imagine being the kid who’s Dad put the kibosh on movie time and demanded more homework?
I also love how he didn’t want his real name used, but you can WATCH him give his interview if you click the link above. Because I’m positive his house will remain un-egged now that all the neighbourhood kids are saying “Damn, who is that guy?! If only I knew his REAL name, then I could recognize him!” Sneaky, but if your going to use a fake interview name at least make it a cool one...
...So this guy "Optimus Prime" is upset his kid’s watching too many video’s at school, and thinks it’s having some detrimental impact on his kids ability to integrate into the REAL world.
Well let me say this "Optimus Prime", when was the last time your day-to-day life required you answer that really tough Oklahoma history question or bust out your advanced algebra? Never.
And you want your kid to know about literature and life skills? What do you think movies are?! How can you not see the educational value in every single one of the movies that was apparently shown? So I’ll tell you what. I’ll not only run through the list, but I will explain its educational value.
Saving Private Ryan: History – World War 2
Spider Man 3: Life Skills and Lessons – “With great power comes great responsibility” – Ben Parker
The Mummy: History – Egyptian culture
The Simpsons Movie: Politics / Social Economics – Springfield is a stereotype of a typical North American middle class city.
Dodgeball: Physical Education – Dodgeball, teamwork, leadership, determination.
Home Alone 3: Detention Hall - This was obviously used to punish children in detention as this movie sucks ass.
Robin Hood, Men In Tights: English Literature - Medieval History / period peice
The Sandlot: Life Skills - Overcoming diversity, teamwork, friendship
Men In Black: Life Skills - Expect the unexpected, read between the lines, and always be prepared.
Seabiscuit: Life Skills - Don’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t write off the underdog
The Tuxedo: Life Skills - Every man should have a nice suit.
Cinderella Man: History – The depression & overcoming hardships
Rocky: Physical Education – Perseverance, determination and dedication.
Air Force One: Social Studies - Structure of American Government
Napoleon Dynamite: Exactly the same as "The Sand Lot" and it's benefits. But not a shitty movie.
Gridiron Gang: Social Studies: Your tax money helps convicts form football leagues.
Dr. Doolittle: Life Skills: If you find out you can talk to animals, a veterinarian would be a wise career choice to consider.
Remember The Titans: See the sandlot, but think of it as the love child of the OC and football.
Radio: Come on. I don’t even have to justify this one.
Beowulf: English – Old books make great new movies. And instead of reading a story you can SEE it unfold before your very eyes in 3D and hear it Dolby Digital. And this leads me to think your only bitching about all of this cause you didn’t get this as a kid and had to READ about it.
So I don’t see why you’d be worried about the lack of life skills your kid is learning. If you ask me, he seems pretty damn ready for life. Be confident in your child’s school (especially if it's public) and just let the teachers do their job. If you could just understand that one simple thing, then maybe one day it could be your son or daughter on the stage, in the spot light and making a difference. Like this girl.
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