> but teachers aren't psychiatrists or clinical psychologists and can't really be expected to be. rather to the contrary, i think. Or you haven't had occasion

> but teachers aren't psychiatrists or clinical psychologists and can't really be expected to be. rather to the contrary, i think. Or you haven't had occasion to attempt teaching enough? > There's been research to show that there is correlation between the incidence of schizophrenia and the domestication of cats. As I recall, this was more recently debunked, largely on the basis of correlation/causation confusion. ... Unfortunately, I failed in googling the counterpoint. Don't take my word for it, obviously. But consider: the popularity of cat-themes, and of mental-health quackery, especially on the internet. OTOH, my grandmother, who was paranoid schizophrenic, refused to spay/neuter her cats because she had, to her, important conversations with them. So maybe you/they are correct. Also note, the fluoridation of the public water supply may be sapping our precious bodily fluids[1]. > ...as parasties, viruses and bacteria (or even the lack thereof) may be far more immportant than currently realized, possibly even causal in many cases. Agreed. Eg: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129862107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1298621... [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY