> > First is that you get and expect reward for participation rather
> > than achievement
> 
> "Wasn't around 20 years ago"?  I believe similar sentiments have
> been found recorded on ancient Sumerian tablets

I think the major difference is that in schools now "everyone's a
winner", for fear of hurting feelings, reducing self-esteem etc. Of
course encouragement and a thumbs-up is good, but I compare
my schooling with current and it is very different. Some people
here would be familiar with the UK programme "That'll Teach 'em"

http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/T/teachem2/index.html

which "exposed" modern education. Not my words, but it's generally
perceived/accepteed that the PC-leftie-liberal-treehugging-sandal-
wearers are well and truly in control. Hence my comment about
participation being viewed as or more important than achievement

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