Why Johnny Can't Disobey.

McCarthy, Sarah J.

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ERIC Number: EJ237816

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Publication Date: 1980-Nov

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Why Johnny Can't Disobey.

McCarthy, Sarah J.

Learning, v9 n4 p38-40 Nov 1980

Our culture enforces compliance and obedience in all its institutions and at every level. These institutions systematically discourage independent thought or unconventional action. Schools can play an important role in educating strong, independent thinkers. Teachers should act to reward creative disobedience and to discourage conformity. (JN)

Descriptors: Conformity, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Individual Power, Individualism, North American Culture, Peer Influence, Personality Traits, Social Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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