Do Children Need To Have a Strong National Identity? | Katharine Birbalsingh
Do Children Need To Have a Strong National Identity? | Katharine Birbalsingh
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@mishalalansari738 Says:
Sick and tired of jordan peterson with his stupid coats and coversations that have no direction ,,, a master in stating the obvious ,,, sad to see elon musk stoop so low to give this piece of shit a platform
@jdHaworth Says:
two unhinged ultranationalist authoritarians trade ideas for indoctrinating children and discuss how easy it is to fly a plane
@Blacksmith811 Says:
Pilots hold tens of millions of dollars aircrafts and 300+ lifes in their hands while you only have tens of kids. They can make 300+ people listen to them and sit in their seats while you are struggling for a few kids to listen to you. Yeah, think by yourself what's the difference, is it because they are male, so people listen to the pilot? Is it because all passages have the same national identity?
@maksimilijan5029 Says:
The Protestant Reformation, initiated by figures like Martin Luther in the early 16th century, challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and its influence over European societies. As Protestantism spread, it often led to the rise of distinct national churches (e.g., the Church of England, various Calvinist denominations) that became intertwined with national identities. These new religious identities helped to foster a sense of unity and distinctiveness within nations, contributing to the growth of nationalism. In many regions, Protestantism became a tool for asserting political independence and sovereignty. For instance, in England, Henry VIII’s establishment of the Church of England was as much a political move as a religious one. By breaking away from the authority of the Pope and establishing a national church, Henry VIII reinforced the concept of national sovereignty and centralized power, which were crucial elements of emerging nationalism. Protestantism often became associated with resistance to foreign influence and control. In countries like Scotland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Protestantism was linked with struggles against Catholic Habsburg rule or other external powers. In these contexts, Protestantism was not just a religious movement but also a symbol of national resistance and independence. Protestant reformers often emphasized the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages. This practice not only made religious texts more accessible to the common people but also promoted the use of local languages and contributed to the development of national literatures and identities. The promotion of vernacular languages helped in the formation of a unified national culture and identity distinct from the Latin-dominated Catholic Church. The Reformation also contributed to social and economic changes that reinforced nationalist sentiments. For example, Protestant ethics, particularly the so-called “Protestant work ethic” discussed by Max Weber, emphasized hard work and individual responsibility, which some argue contributed to economic development and social cohesion in Protestant regions. This economic and social cohesion could strengthen national unity and identity. The French Revolution was a pivotal moment in the history of nationalism. The revolutionaries sought to dismantle the old feudal and aristocratic structures and establish a new political order based on principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This created a strong sense of national identity and citizenship. The idea of "the nation" as a collective of people with shared values and interests became central to the revolutionary ideology, promoting the notion that sovereignty belonged to the people rather than a monarch or external authority. Napoleon Bonaparte extended the revolutionary ideals across Europe through his conquests. His establishment of the Napoleonic Code and administrative reforms spread ideas of legal equality, merit-based advancement, and national unity. Although Napoleon's empire was often viewed as an expansionist force, it also inadvertently promoted the rise of nationalist movements in various occupied territories. Many of these movements sought to emulate the French model of national unity and self-determination. The French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars spread the concepts of nationalism across Europe. Ideas about national sovereignty, popular sovereignty, and national unity resonated with various peoples and contributed to the rise of nationalist movements in countries such as Germany, Italy, and Poland. Revolutionary France's emphasis on the nation-state influenced how people in other regions perceived their own national identities and aspirations. The revolution and Napoleonic reforms helped shape the modern state system. The restructuring of administrative boundaries and the introduction of uniform legal systems helped to promote a sense of national cohesion. This administrative centralization and standardization reinforced the idea of a cohesive national entity rather than a collection of disparate regions or principalities. France also contributed to the development of cultural nationalism. The Revolution encouraged the development of national symbols, such as the tricolor flag and the Marseillaise anthem, which became powerful symbols of French identity. This focus on national symbols and cultural unity would later influence nationalist movements in other countries, who sought to create or emphasize their own national symbols and cultural markers. The success of French nationalism and the revolutionary model served as a reference point for later nationalist movements throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The French experience demonstrated the potential of nationalism to reshape political landscapes and inspired various movements seeking to establish or assert their own national identities.
@dhebert111 Says:
Sure...planes fly themselves...easy-peasy Such a smart person, saying such a stupid fk'n thing....
@desperado315 Says:
If trump comes into power (fingers crossed), and he fulfils his pledge to eliminate the dept of education, he could be doing a good thing if he asks birbalsingh to advise on how to restructure the educational system from the ground up.
@scimatarpictures Says:
I like Jordan’s African dictator dress here
@James-o2u9x Says:
I m English. This women is a marvel. God bless her.
@K_-xw7st Says:
STUPID LADY, LET THE CHILDREN PRAY IF THEY WANT,
@wesleyhenderson9231 Says:
Woman of the year right there!
@sonaan10 Says:
The horrors of nationalism in the 20th century are enough to reach the obvious conclusion that this religion is almost as poisonous, if not more than religion.
@drm4819 Says:
I will say that the differences in education (broadly speaking) between the East and West are far more subtle than Katharine alludes to. I am British and grew up in the UK for 23 years, I then moved to China and taught there and many other places around south east Asia in public schools for 9 years. The biggest difference I found was in the East is that there is huge emphasis on memorizing as much information as possible to pass exam questions (which I hypothesis is as a result of the way their language has to be learned), most students strive for 100% grades and it isn't uncommon for a whole class to achieve 100% marks. My wife's mother (who is Chinese) gets angry at her son when he gets 95%...... Praise is VERY RARE and most emphasis is put on what you did wrong, so I feel Katharines point is a bit of an illusory correlation if it's based on what 1 parent said. They are taught less critical thinking so when I have exercises that involve thinking outside the box, they are lost, when they have to make choices independently, they are lost..... Students also have no time to develop personal interest, with a typical day in school starting at 8 and finishing at 4:30, they have 2 hours of homework everyday and about 50-70% have extra classes. The last point is super common. When they finish their education they have no skills in how to apply their knowledge as it is all learning to pass tests. I talk about this a lot with learners here and a big majority say either : "I did what my parents told me to do" or "I did what other people did". One older student came to the conclusion that having interests is a sign of wealth (food for thought)...... This isn't to say the West is flawless, but in my experience, the high test scorers DO NOT represent actual intelligence and the ability to have independent thoughts, beliefs and opinions.
@zer0875 Says:
What a right wing witch!
@bbolchis Says:
I work in Wembley park and i walk by the school everyday. From what you can see just passing by it is clear that there is no nonsense and no rubbish going on. Looks like there is still hope after all.
@ChristopherDwiggins Says:
NO!!!! PATRIOTIC national and then cultural identity. Patriotism is nationality with a moral conciousness.
@wntu4 Says:
Shes nuts. The people flying your 777 didn't get there on a high school degree. She doesn't know didly about commercial aviation.
@adamwilt4585 Says:
if you think its easy to be a pilot you are out of your mind. yes the planes are mostly automated, we need pilots for when something bad happens, so they need to be good. its not easy. not sure of the stats, but most airplane crashes are because the pilot was under qualified. its NOT EASY, but it can be WORTH IT.
@Sarcasmbycecilia Says:
interview me jp i swear i’m cool and very big fan!!
@stephenrsmith4175 Says:
This school is apparently different than most others. Particularly in the USA. 2:52
@silverhawkscape2677 Says:
Teach National Identity in a Multicultural Society AKA follow the Singapore Model. They even have there Muslims under Control and they have more freedom in Singapore to Where there Hijabs than they do for Canada or France.
@suzetteccc Says:
Our schools contribute to the cohesion of a country and they are also a target for woke pushers, which is worrisome. I have tremendous respect for this lady and have watched several podcasts with her, but I have to say that you need far more than a high school diploma to be a pilot. My son's friend became a pilot which took 4 tough years after high school, missed parties and then hundreds of hours of practical work. I'm not sure what she was thinking of here.
@TrudeauhugspandasnotMicheals Says:
This lady is awesome 👏
@maeve5378 Says:
Jesus taught his disciples 'how' to pray by teaching them 'what' to pray: he gave them the Our Father.
@ksfwfc2899 Says:
Priority number one: compliance Then education
@Tetzukai Says:
We call that identity politics.
@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 Says:
I grew up poor as church mouse but was told Canada was the best country to change that. Boy Scouts taught me to be a patriot and many other things. Turned out the people that told me the I could change my childhood circumstances were right and I ain’t poor no more, Canada was good to me and for me. What the hell happened, it’s like I woke up in Bizzaro ClownWorld.
@RoninofRamen Says:
"Odd" and "live in your heads"... I think eccentric and cerebral were the words she was looking for. All the best (classic) academics and philosophers fit this pattern.
@jcmick8430 Says:
I disagree! My people don't vote, won't sing the national anthem, and would rather be jailed then fight for the nations. The only kingdom we pledgenl fealty to is God's.
@ratusbagus Says:
Katherine Birbalsingh is the best head teacher ever born and the most logical, enthusiastic, focussed, dedicated, driven person you're ever likely to come across. Her school has a varied poor intake and an excellent output of holistically complete, confidently competent, well mannered, balanced, kind, hard working young go getters with solid characters who are "oppression and gender" indoctrination proof.
@bsport131 Says:
Amazing lady
@taramayers6786 Says:
I do agree from an ideological point of view, that you need to teach children what to think, especially in the home because I do not think school's should be the place where children become who they are meant to become. Schools should be iron to sharpen who parents have created. But you must also teach them HOW to think. Your children will not live in a vacuum and will have to make decisions. And so, after you have taught them what to think application is a must. My son learned essay writing and the way it was taught in the early years was that the teachers told them what to write (what to think) and they were asked to reproduce. However, when they were tested, and topics varied, my son found it hard to apply. I decided I was going to teach him HOW to think and now connections were able to made and he moved above his peers because he was not only able to reproduce, which is a lower capability, he was able to create. And not create in a leftist domain but in the space of the ideologies me as a parent has created. Be careful in saying teachers tend to be on the left. My question is where? Maybe Europe and America but there are many places where they are not. Some teachers tend to be on the left. Not all. You have good ideas ma'am, the tone of your school is great but be open because iron sharpens iron. You can add to your strength by listening to others. Teaching children how to think doesn't mean they will lead, as a matter of a fact, they understand how to respect authority much better. I am a strict disciplinarian but I believe you must follow God's example, He is God and he still lets us choose him. So bring up the child in the way it should go, yes but God also says to children to obey your parents in the lord, So he is aware that children will make decisions at some point, and you want that when they do, it is the right one. Freedom and how to think are two different things as well. I need to know, that when I am not there, and good and bad choices are presented to my children, that they make the right choice. My son recently completed the common entrance exam and has passed for the top school in my country. He doesn't have a phone, he has a bed time, he is punished for any infractions, he is expected to be studious and clean. He also gets selected choices. Two items are being sold at school, you aren't getting both, I can choose for you, but I have trained you enough that you can make the right decision. So, he knows to choose fries over donuts because we are mindful of the level of high sugar in take at home. So i take your point but how to think is valuable as the child progresses. He or she wont always be four.
@NebulaStar-l1j Says:
JP we need a episode about the military document FM3-39.40 everyone should print it and pass it on NOW america is in trouble and Canada will be used against us.
@parvathiw7096 Says:
U rocking
@valmid5069 Says:
*More Suggested Interviews For Dr. Jordan Peterson:* Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel Salman Rushdie Ricky Gervias Drew McCoy Dan Barker Thomas Westbrook Dan Mcclellan The Line Channel Aron Ra The Non Alchemist Channel Bart Ehrman Seth Andrew’s The Thinking Atheist Channel Trevor Poelman Andrew Neil Michael Burns Tom Nicholas Lewis Waller TMM Channel Sisyphus 55 Channel Duncan Channel Jimmy Dore Cody Johnston Tamim Albargouthi Chris Hedges Chris Mullin George Galloway The Kavernacle Aardman Animations Jane Elliott The Vanguard David Doel Stephen Woodford's Rationality Rules Channel Jon's DarkMatter2525 Channel Amy Goodman Abigail Thorn Swolesome Channel Pillar of Garbage Channel Alexander Haley Sam Seder John Iadarola Rashad Richey Noam Chomsky Jordan Meiselas Leigh Mcgowan Mike Figueredo Norman Finkelstein Knowing Better Channel Dr. Hakim Richard D. Wolff
@GoodVibes1997 Says:
Kathrine Birbalsingh is fantastic.
@HelenSinger Says:
This is crazy because I just posted a question to all canadian teachers in a very public space asking them why they feel children do not know the pledge here? Literally in French especially kids are totally disconnected from it lately. The amount of disdain for the singing of the national anthem was pretty obvious due to one reason, according to the respondants it is not part of what Teachers have to help students understand- that would be their personal choice otherwise they may face Parents arguing if there is a religious component involved! Absurdity! Why not just be proud of where you are sitting receiving your education?
@shazanali692 Says:
I live in England, i dont, i hate England, stop and searched 2002 byt the cops ruined it. Maybe she should be stopped and searched,.its humiliation at its worse
@Rgordonpilot Says:
Well my reply started off nice … ✈️ We desperately need this in Canada 🇨🇦, restoration of our identity and ties to our Nation brought back into our schools. Our Canadian ideals are being pushed out. We musn’t lose them. Now, as I was in the midst of my penned thank you, she berated my profession. Charming. So as a simple pilot, my under developed, yet ever working to decipher the world ‘cranial matter’ instantly took umbrage with her. By her statement I should be disabled to teach my craft yet find carefree pleasure when an engine fails, or while I manage a smoke/electrical emergency or have a flight control failure. In 20 plus years of flying , thus far I do not see a difference…… teaching or doing appears to be quite similar. I’m must have missed something. She should not be fooled by skimming someone’s qualifications and creating assumption. Perhaps walk in their shoes then levy an informed opinion. There is always more below the surface to all professions. Though considering her statement again, that must be why I am so calm when flying…. Tis’ nothing of concern to operate a flying machine, regardless of the capability of the craft or the state of avionics, the weather or system failures. She is rather a bit of a goof to make such a statement. I’ve always wondered why intellects pick professions held in regard to ‘poopoo’ and stand upon. Curious why technical trades are usually at the end of their ire. By her logic doing a thing whatever that is, is not hard. Telling someone how easy it should be is the difficult part. Their ‘blessed instruction’ from on high shall bestow all that brings success… I assume that’s the case…. she must be markedly more intelligent than I, so I will remain in wonder till perhaps advised by this teacher. :) P.S Don’t put someone down to make yourself feel good. It’s a bad look - P.P.S Merely to illicit a similar feeling to the one that came over me; Malcolm Gladwell approves of your hair cut…... that doesn’t feel nice does it…..? Please do better next time ~ Rob JP keep up the awesomeness - but don’t let slander slide 🤟🏻
@jimcorbett3764 Says:
I remember having freedom week in high school. We were taught the greatness of this country, and how fortunate we were to live here. We need that now, but the screaming, foaming-at-the-mouth leftists won't allow it. It doesn't matter that most parents don't have a problem with it. The loud, obnoxious minority throws a fit until it gets its way.
@jackieanddashadventures Says:
Kids crave order and discipline. They respect their parents more when they get that which leads to a dope relationship in adulthood. It’s sad that more people don’t understand this, what a fascinating interview!
@chickenpotpieboy1 Says:
Lost me at “because it’s a female profession”
@HypocriticYT Says:
Canadian identity is being constantly diluted with mass immigration
@Jump28 Says:
I’m a male airline pilot with only a highschool education. Just got absolutely cooked 😂
@x_Artius_x Says:
Does she have schools in America? If so I’ll send my kids there.
@alexheenan2007 Says:
Fuck England.
@StickandStonesProductions Says:
Brilliant questions big J. Well done.
@betterchapter Says:
I got so much respect for Jordan Peterson. Learned so much from him.
@MsMZB Says:
My dear Katherine, if Britain (and every western country I presume) provided the kids’ parents with daily doses of hatred for simply being foreigners, there is no way to make the second generation British. And yes, you can give them as many flags and cakes as you want. At home though England euros performance is simply a laughing stock!!!
@terminus2444 Says:
Katharine Birbalsingh's approach to education is a horrifying glimpse into a dystopian school culture that sounds more like brainwashing than teaching! As the world progresses and cultural boundaries dissolve, Birbalsingh desperately clings to an outdated concept of national identity that seems straight out of a 19th-century propaganda manual. The idea of schools as mini state prisons, where children are molded into little patriotic robots by teaching them to sing the national anthem every Friday and celebrate the royal birthday, is ludicrous. While Birbalsingh proudly recounts how she educates her teachers more in politics and philosophy than in actual teaching methods, she seems to miss the true purpose of education: to foster critical thinking and support individual development, rather than glorify a uniform, nationalist doctrine. One has to wonder, is the school a place of enlightenment or a training camp for nationalists? And then there's the comparison of Western and Eastern educational styles, as if it were about which side produces better citizens. Birbalsingh may boast academic successes, but at what cost? Are we really prepared to entrust our children to such ideologically rigid education? Absolutely terrifying!

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