02-12-2025, 11:44 PM
Stanford was not a good entity in loco parentis because it gives us so much freedom as young, autonomous adults. Freedom is good; we're young people stretching our wings, trying to discover who we are in a new society away from the authorities who raised us and watched over us (if we were lucky to have them). Some of us thrived in freedom, some of us had a little harder time. I think Stanford does its best to admit capable, resilient students. At the same time, Stanford has to know that resilience and emotional repression are sometimes confused.
Why doesn't Stanford give the perception that they support students' mental health in significant ways? (Maybe it's because the professors think that it's their job to crush students academically and emotionally?? Haha, just certain engineering profs...and also the murderous curve in premed classes.) Well, it takes a lot of resources, and that costs money. Additionally, it's somewhat unclear on what to spend money on that will have the greatest effect. Therapy puppies? More mental health counselors? RA/RF training?
I think every parent has nightmares that their child will turn out like Richie Incognito. I don't know what Jonathan Martin went through, but I'm glad he's doing well for himself now.
Why doesn't Stanford give the perception that they support students' mental health in significant ways? (Maybe it's because the professors think that it's their job to crush students academically and emotionally?? Haha, just certain engineering profs...and also the murderous curve in premed classes.) Well, it takes a lot of resources, and that costs money. Additionally, it's somewhat unclear on what to spend money on that will have the greatest effect. Therapy puppies? More mental health counselors? RA/RF training?
I think every parent has nightmares that their child will turn out like Richie Incognito. I don't know what Jonathan Martin went through, but I'm glad he's doing well for himself now.