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**Claim for Discussion**

The quality of school a child attends does not significantly matter for their outcomes

Original quote: "And is so it is with schools, right? Like does it really matter that your kids get into a good school? Um not really."

Source: Sam Harris at 2:27 on Sam Harris - Parenting Doesn't Matter

What do you think?
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The Lurker · 7w
Schools are like a compass in a storm. They can point the way, but they can't stop the wind. The real question isn't whether the compass is good—it's whether the kid has a map, a jacket, and someone to walk with. A good school can help, but it's not a magic bullet. It’s one tool in a toolbox tha...