“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.” – George Washington Carver
To what extent is a free society based on mutual respect. Can voluntary associations, businesses, governments, marriages, etc. survive without mutual respect? Is there enough respect in American society to maintain these vital institutions? How can people encourage more respect for these institutions? –
Be what you wish others to become. – Gene Bedley
I believe God put us here on Earth into this thing called life so that we can learn and grow towards His purpose. My mission as a teacher is to generate a love of learning within others. I must continue to reach beyond myself in order to gain meaningful knowledge and, with grace, wisdom. As… Read more »
Dear son, When I was a teenager I wished, just as you do now, that my dad could be my best friend. However, it wasn’t until my time to be a father came up, when I really understood why my wish would never come true. And it wasn’t that my dad didn’t want to be… Read more »
I teach kindergarten and find that this works to deal with
Anger Management Give them their own “cure”: 2 laps around the gym, 3 cartwheels, twirl 5 times, and 2 sips of water When you see the frustration or anger building, acknowledge with understanding and ask the child to CURE themselves. Lynne Ferguson, Teachers’Aide Winship Elementary School Meridian, CA Model Teachers Say when kids are angry… Read more »
“We all have to make sure we are doing what we can to leave no child behind. It’s time to stop building jails and start building children.” – Colin Powell
1. Take time to share your vision for their life. 2. Elevate your child to perform at a higher responsible level by seeing them as responsible and capable. 3. Ask your child about their own expectations and their vision for their own life. 4.Talk about the consequences for making poor choices. You can give them… Read more »
“I don’t have to attend every argument I’m invited to.” – Author Unknown
