In fact, obedience in our citizens can be very dangerous. Obedient, unthinking citizens might not even know they were under such a regime. I'm in favor of looking at alternative ways of educating our children, ways that encourage independence, autonomy, critical thinking, exploration, and discussion. Looking at different schools on the Web, I happened across the Creative Science School in Portland, Oregon. Our students develop and demonstrate the ability to create questions, formulate solutions and apply the results throughout their lives.
Children observe and explore in all subject areas.
They conduct experiments and develop theories. They shape their understanding through hands-on experience. They use reading, writing, math and the arts to record and expand upon their findings. Science is the vehicle they use for learning. Parental participation in the program, the classroom and their child's educational experience is strongly encouraged.