Here’s a — set right after Sheldon confronts his teacher about the outdated science textbooks and before his father takes him to the university. Young Sheldon – S01E03 – VP3 “A Variable of Parental Probabilities”
“Today, after I pointed out that Miss Fenmore’s science textbook predates the discovery of the Kuiper Belt, she sent me to the principal’s office. The principal, Mr. Givens, explained that ‘school isn’t about being right; it’s about learning to get along.’” Sheldon paused. “That statement is logically incoherent. Learning to get along, if one defines ‘getting along’ as accepting factual errors, directly inhibits learning.” young sheldon s01e03 vp3
“Dr. John Sturgis at East Texas Tech. He wrote a letter last month offering to mentor me if I ever ‘grew tired of elementary pedagogy.’ I believe I have reached that threshold.” Here’s a — set right after Sheldon confronts
Sheldon held up one finger. “I am asking a physicist to explain to a principal why facts are not optional. There is a difference.” Givens, explained that ‘school isn’t about being right;
Mary turned off the burner. “That’s not ominous at all.”
The phone rang on the other end. Sheldon waited, perfectly still.