Re; Red Herrings and Reconciliation

[StephanieCurrier]

No: HPFGUIDX 173626

Posted by: "estelle_clements:
>>>Not the least of which is whether JKR was thinking about (or
rather criticizing) the 11 plus when Dumbledore says he thinks they
sort too soon. This sort of realization that people can have latent
gifts and talents and 11 is too young an age to be streaming. And
really, the four houses provide a unique set up for streaming by
supposed personality (a system I'm sure myers-briggs would be
fascinated by.). But even though this spectre of doubt is cast on
the streaming of children at 11, nothing is done about it- its not
resolved, just sort of left hanging in the air. No one says, if we
think of changing this sorting system, maybe we wouldn't create
these huge divisions, maybe we could have reconciliation between the
houses.<<<<

Right. There is no resolution. Just as there is no resolution today in most
mainstream schools. Children are often expected
to mature academically/emotionally at a similar rate, and little care is 
taken
for those who aren't developing "evenly." Those who are labeled
early often get privileges and exceptions and special care that those who 
are not labeled
do not have access to.
Children whose parents are not on top of things often fall 
through-the-cracks.

I'm not sure that this has relevance to JKR personally, but it is worth 
noting. I knew
a few people growing up that were told all the time how intelligent they 
were, etc. For some
of them it killed momentum. Some who felt behind (and therefore worked 
harder-ala Neville)
often achieved more. Some, who "ruthlessly" put friends and
family behind their goals of success went on to do well to outer 
appearances,
but seem to be going through breakdowns/crisis..working to find balance. 
Interesting parallels.

-Stephanie