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[sings4dragons]

I have to admit, I actually enjoyed the whole school thing. It isn't something I've ever done before. We're taught things, of course, but not in such a... large group. Usually, the Hold's Harper teaches the Hold's children by way of singing and such. There are no books or writing utensils and truthfully, most children on Pern don't learn to read or

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[stargathering]

Singing is more important than literacy in Pern?

[sings4dragons]

Singing is how Hold children are taught the most basic of subjects. Things like history and such. Everyone has enough knowledge to write simple things but anything more than just their name and things to help the Hold run smoothly? Never. Especially not girls.

[stargathering]

Oh, I see... I guess learning songs about historical events is more fun than memorising, but...

Why are girls taught less?

[sings4dragons]

And in learning those songs, they learn what they need to learn.

... girls are expected to marry decently and strengthen Hold ties, or go to work in Craft Halls, where they'd be taught whatever else they needed to know. We're really only taught the very basics.

[1001teatimes]

So good to hear that you enjoyed it, Mistress Menolly~! Most people in my household refuse to even talk about it!

[sings4dragons]

I don't know why. It was fun.

[1001teatimes]

I enjoyed it thoroughly. I never imagined myself as a teacher until then.

[sings4dragons]

Why not?

[trapdoor_spider]

You should attend the academy here. Not that you need further educating but for the experience.

[sings4dragons]

As fun as it was, I'm not sure I'm suited to learning like that. It's too unusual for me.

[trapdoor_spider]

A bit too formal? Or do you prefer more private education?

[sings4dragons]

Perhaps a bit too structured. I'm not sure. I think it's just because it was so odd for me.