Cult
My mum is a lovely old dear, always kind and thoughtful and lives for her kids and Grandkids.
When I relocated to go to University with my young son, I put him into the local primary, then took him out after a few months after he was getting badly bullied. Then discovered Steiner school, after a recommendation from another student. It was brilliant. Perfect.
It was quite a radical move within the family as none of us had ever experienced 'alternative' education before.
I spoke to my lovely mother about it and tried to explain the philosophy and how great it looked, and how I thought my boy would love it there. I knew she would find the concept difficult.
She looked very concerned, slightly confused, looked me squarely in the face and asked, "But...But...is it not a bit of a cult?"
Being brought up a Christian, I immediately replied, "What? Like the Catholic church?"
I still feel bad for that look on her face.
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The main difference:
Steiner schools let the kids have sex. Catholic schools make them.
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