We have all heard the saying that “One size fits all” but does it?

I believe there have always been flaws in our “One Size Fits All” systems, especially in education and public health. Still, they are just two areas that use brainwashing tactics that have been dreamed up to solve problems that have probably never been around in the first place.

Growing up in the 1950’s, the education system was rigid and unforgiving, in fact it was brutal as far as I was concerned, especially for those of us who were just a bit different.

Being dyslexic, although dyslexia wasn’t heard of in the Institution called school that I was put in. I faced numerous challenges that the system was ill-equipped to handle as the “one size fits all” approach meant that kids like me who didn’t fit the mould were often left behind only to be severely chastised by people who were following orders in line with the “one size fits all” regime.

So, struggling to keep up in an environment that didn’t cater for my needs was hopeless, and when things got desperate, I stopped trying. When there was no one to pull me along to motivate me, I just spiralled into despair, wanting to kill myself by the time I was 11 years old.

The great thing that I have learned over time is that the curriculum is easy for the average kid that can remember what they are told and by the look of things they are not told very much, and probably nothing to set them up for a life of prosperity.

So, not being able to take part in this very narrow curriculum I wasn’t brainwashed into the Governments educational system, leaving me to educate myself in what I wanted and needed to be, do and have in my life.

Fast forward to today, and it seems not much has changed; I think we have gone backwards. Despite technological advancements and a better understanding of learning abilities, many schools still operate under outdated principles.

My belief is because with everything moving so fast and the advantage of internet learning our children should have completed their education by the time they are 12 years old instead of leaving at 15 like I did in 1965, but now the leaving age is 18, and the kids seem more confused than they ever did back in the 50’s and 60’s.

The system continues to fail everyone with some of the nonsense taught and the basic stuff needed for everyday survival, especially for those who need specialized support, proving that a more individualized approach is necessary for true educational equality.

So, in conclusion, I think it’s easier than ever to educate yourself and your children today than ever before. I know having ADHD and Dyslexia was the best thing ever, only not at the time of being called dumb and stupid just because I couldn’t read, spell and write, which was the catalyst for me after leaving that place to find ways around problems, never giving up.

Now, the other debate that rages worldwide and is dear to my heart is the near mandatory vaccinations, where the “one size fits all” falls very short for me as I don’t know the desired outcome, especially when we are told that there are far too many people on the earth.

While vaccines we are led to believe have saved countless lives and are the cornerstone of public health, the decision to vaccinate or to prescribe drugs should be a personal choice to take or not, after having all the information relating to the ailment.

For some, the fear of potential side effects outweighs the benefits, so they should have the right to choose without coercion, as if we had a choice about flying or eating.

The key issue here is trust. When people feel forced into medical decisions, it breeds distrust and resistance. Public health policies should focus on education and transparency, allowing individuals to make informed choices based on their own beliefs and circumstances.

Both the education system and public health policies highlight the dangers of a “one size fits all” approach. It’s time for a shift towards more personalized, flexible systems that respect individual differences and choices. Only then can we create a society that truly supports and empowers all people.