Extra Credit

Oh my god this is sooooo good listen to it please!!!!

This is one of the most enlightening takes on education. Through the interesting lessons Neil teaches his son, we can clearly see the deficiencies of the education system.

Honestly, I wanted to like this. I started with the episode on Native Americans and the content was fabulous. But so many mean comments to and about his son. I realize it’s hard to raise teenagers, I’ve done it, but I think it’s important to resist the urge to belittle them. Even though they can be self centered, retaliation is not a good example. I continued with the nutrition episode, and about halfway through I had to bail. It’s so unpleasant listening to him diss his boy.

I appreciate how Neal is putting all of his shortcomings out there but I am honestly having trouble having much respect for him. It doesn’t seem like he works hard or has tried much of anything. It’s all, “Not my thing. I’m hopeless. Giving up.” Also not keen on how he talks about his son as being kind of lazy/useless. Wonder why that is... 🧐going to try to make it through a few more eps to see if it improves.