Another odd statement that I hear amongst those against Unschooling is that they believe homeschooling leaves gaps in the education of the “student”. I find this particularly odd since I had a better than average public school education (my parents always picked the “best” public schools for me to attend) and there aren’t enough [...]
For the past two weeks, I’ve been sleeping and healing. I’ve been sick. I caught some sort of flu or virus, who knows. What I do know, however, is that through a series of circumstances I needed this break. I’ve been overworked and underjoyed. What do humans usually do when [...]
When you try and find “teachable moments” and turn every experience into a “lesson with the kids”, you are teaching one thing: You believe that time is only worthwhile when spent learning a lesson. [With a dose of "my Mom/Dad doesn't love me unless I'm memorizing something" on the side. This is [...]
Who are the important people? What skills and jobs make the world go round?
It seems like the people I meet and talk with have strong feelings on this topic. Some believe those with the brains, the “geeky” ones, are the only people that matter. Others believe the physical workers are the only [...]
Jokes are funny, right? We all like to laugh. We all like a good comedy. Laughing is good for the soul and our physical health. Shouldn’t we lighten up and make life as happy as possible? Yes.
So, what’s my problem then? Well, jokes aren’t always funny. They don’t [...]
As I received my “February 2008 issue of The McDougall Newsletter” a few days ago, I was reminded once again at how well thought-out and thoroughly researched Dr. McDougall’s articles are. Why the world at large chooses to ignore him, completely baffles me.
If you only do one thing to improve your long term and [...]
When was the last time someone said this phrase to you? Did it make that person more endearing to you? Probably not.
When was the last time you said this phrase to someone? Was it your child? Did he immediately wrap his arms around you and mutter sweet words in your ear? [...]
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