Mike Sadofsky (sadofsky@mediaone.net)
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 14:59:14 -0500
Amen!
Joseph Moore wrote:
>
> In reply to the interesting and helpful comments regarding science, cultural
> differences and 'proper' modeling: I go back to the humility point - we
> should, I think, focus on providing kids with a good place to learn what
> they want without our interference, and a good place to learn how to freely
> get along with other people, recognizing that these 2 processes are NOT
> going to be perfect or optimal in the real world.
>
> It's a matter of perspective - if we go in wanting our children to have
> freedom and respect and chance to grow up on their own terms, we stand a
> better chance of being of some help to them ('succeeding'). If we go in
> thinking our kids are some microcosm of *the* solution to all the world's
> woes, I think we're doomed to hinder the very real and personal growth our
> kids are undergoing (we 'fail').
>
> So, while I love listening to and talking about global human problems and
> proposed steps to universal enlightenment, it would be better in practice, I
> think, to concentrate on tackling the task at hand - doing what we can, as
> parents and adults, to help kids have a decent shot at growing up healthy
> and whole. That's what Sudbury is all about to me.
>
> Joseph Moore
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