In recent years, the concept of cadet schools has become quite popular. And despite the fact that their history goes back to ancient times (as they have always been), their number has increased markedly over the past year. So, during the year, cadet classes were opened in 116 schools in Moscow. What is most surprising is that getting into these classes is not so easy, and the program here differs from a simple general education school. And the school day ends here only in the evening, because after the lessons the cadets still have a lot of things to do: they shoot at the shooting range, go in for sports, learn to w altz and much more. But first, it’s worth sorting out everything in order.
A bit of history
The word ''cadet'' itself is French, meaning ''junior'', ''minor''. Before the revolution in France, this was the name given to those young people who were accepted into the palace for military service, then became officers. So it can be said that, having become Cadets, they laid the first stone in their officers'professions.
In Russia, the first cadet corps appeared in the 18-19th centuries. But their life was short, as the October Revolution began, and the buildings were closed. And only after the Great Victory they reopened. And gradually, more and more cadet corps were added to all the famous Suvorov and Nakhimov schools. And soon the idea came to open a cadet school, which was soon realized.
The emergence of schools
The very idea of creating such schools arose recently, in 2014, when the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory was celebrated. The management, parents, and even schoolchildren liked the idea so much that it soon became a reality and began to expand, enjoying wide popularity.
Cadet classes - what is it?
First of all, you need to figure out what the cadet classes are. In fact, the characteristic of the cadet class is very simple: it is an elementary military-judicial institution, which also provides for the program of a secondary educational institution. But the main point of these institutions is that schoolchildren are trained and prepared to become soldiers.
Many may also wonder what cadet classes are. Today, cadets (as students of cadet classes are called) are recruited from the 7th grade. But there is also a cadet corps from the 5th grade. We can say that there are practically no restrictions here. Although many opponents complain and argue that it is wrong to collect children of 11 years old (from the fifth grade),as in these schools the program is very complex and tough. But nothing is done just like that, the curriculum is completely tailored to the age of the children. From this it follows that the 5th grade (cadet) is preparation for more serious activities. That is why children perceive cadet classes as a kind of game at the very beginning of training.
But still, schools that enroll students in corps (cadet) after grade 9 are very popular.
What are the criteria for recruiting cadets?
In fact, not everyone is able to enter the cadet class. A child can become a cadet who:
- Physical he alth.
- Studies well.
Before a child enters the classroom, they undergo a complete examination. But as you know, there are exceptions to every rule: those children, one of whose parents is a military man, get into cadet classes out of turn, and this also applies to those whose parent died during the execution of a military order. For the rest, there is a strict selection. Since cadet classes differ in their workload both in physical and educational terms.
Structure of cadet classes
Since this phenomenon is new to the people, there is a need to understand the structure of the cadet classes. In fact, it differs in everything from the comprehensive school that everyone is used to.
First of all, it is important to understand that there are different forms of cadetism.
Cadet corps
They are subordinate to the Ministrydefense. This type is a boarding house, from where the child can return home only after receiving a leave of absence. In these buildings, the curriculum is nothing but the orders of the Department of Defense.
Cadet schools
This species is already subordinate to the Department of Education, to put it simply, it is a kind of general education institution in which students, in addition to general subjects, also learn military training. In cadet schools, children wear special uniforms and follow an organized daily routine. In this case, the children return home in the evenings. And what is most interesting, children can be recruited there, starting from the first grade.
Differences between cadet classes and secondary school
Cadet classes emphasize history. In them, students study this subject in depth. This is a rule for each school, and as for the study of other subjects, everything depends on the institution, which has the right to independently draw up a curriculum. But mostly in cadet schools, priority is given to such subjects as mathematics, physics, foreign languages.
Today there are cadet classes (in Moscow) for boys, for girls and mixed.
These schools also differ from others in that after the lessons are over, the cadets go to the canteen in formation, and after dinner they do not go home, as is the case in ordinary schools, but for drill training. Yes, and the classes themselves are called a platoon here, and the headman is called the commander. After the cadets begin additional courses, which include:
- Shooting at the shooting range.
- Dancing.
- Courses of military translators.
- Sambo.
After which they are given the command "At ease, disperse." This means that the children can return home. Little cadets don't get home until 7pm.
Already from the above, it becomes clear that the program here is very difficult, and not every child can withstand such loads.
Among other things, platoons are divided into squads. And the most authoritative and disciplined cadets can become a platoon foreman, and then squad commanders. The Cadets have a special uniform, official address and motto: "To God - the soul, life - to the fatherland, duty - to oneself, honor - to no one."
Should I send my child to cadet school?
Naturally, learning in this mode is not suitable for everyone. And here the point is not even the burden of education itself, but the fact that in cadet schools children live like soldiers. They have 3 sets of uniforms that exclude any manifestation of individual style. Cadets go everywhere in formation, every day they start and end with drill training.
Of course, each parent decides for himself whether his child needs such a disciplined way of life from childhood. It is a fact that cadet classes make children more responsible, more prepared for life. After studying in such schools, children can set themselves a task, plan and, following the intended goal, achieve the desired result.
Children themselves most often like this onemilitary way of life, they are happy to engage in drill training, study the basics of military service. And after a certain age, it becomes a part of their life and is perceived as something natural.
In fact, cadets are not only trained for military life or the army, but also taught to be decent, disciplined, able to forgive and help those in need.
But there is another important point here: parents need to remember that military education is a special kind of thinking. And a child, having studied in this environment from childhood, may simply not get along with other children and even with his family. Therefore, cadet classes for girls are less popular than for boys.
But despite all this, every year the number of people who want to get into cadet classes is growing and growing. Naturally, this is the desire in most cases of parents. And there is a reasonable explanation for this:
- If parents decide and want their child to receive and continue military education.
- If parents want to raise a real man, a patriot.
- If parents notice that their child is more disciplined, diligent, and other children in the class interfere with him and distract him.
- And perhaps the most common case: a cadet school is given to that restless child who needs rigor and discipline. Such children are easily re-educated, and after that even parents are surprised by the positive changes in their children.
Why is their number growing so fast?
Among allthe advantages that are given above, it became clear why cadet classes have become so popular. The numbers speak for themselves: since 2014, cadet classes (St. Petersburg) have opened their doors to 50,000 future cadets.
Many do not like the fact that only children with Moscow registration can study in Moscow cadet schools. But everyone likes the fact that education is free here. Parent only pays for the form.
Yes, and in recent years, the military profession has become popular, and after graduating from the cadet class, a child can easily enter a military school, and it will be much easier for him, since he is already accustomed to the regime, he knows the basics of military affairs. More than 75% of students in the cadet classes go to military schools and continue to build a career.
Despite the fact that the requirements here are very high, still a cadet can transfer to another class if he has any problems.
Sending a child to a cadet school or not is a purely personal matter, but one thing is most important. Before you decide on something, ask your child's opinion. Don't force him to do what he doesn't want to do, much less what he can't.
