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Re:Why are Soviet math textbooks so hardcore in comparison t... by TheSpiceIsLife on Tuesday April 21, 2020 @10:30PM (#22941442)
Child labour is an untapped resource.

If it were somehow possible to let kids chop wood for 10hrs, as the need arose, or whatever, and then they could go / go back to school when they were ready.

Certainly would have helped me a lot.

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Re:Why are Soviet math textbooks so hardcore in comparison t... by zozbot234 on Tuesday April 21, 2020 @11:05PM (#22941643)
Agreed. There is a severe lack of mindfulness and focus in modern education, and strenuous physical exercise like chopping wood can be a real mindfulness-workout.
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