Teachers teach their students a lot more than just the three Rs of reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic. They teach kids to have confidence and to try new things. They get kids to strive for excellence and accept loss gracefully. Teachers teach kids how to interact with others, both by telling them directly and by setting an example. In short, teachers teach kids about the real world. Except, perhaps, in Beaverton, Oregon where the real world apparently must be cleaned up and sanitized before telling the precious little snowflakes about it.
Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Student Teacher Fired For Hanging Out With Guys
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010Things Parents Say
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
“No, you may not push your brother down the stairs.”
Parent stopping an older brother who was pushing the stroller when he came to a stairway.
Have you heard yourself saying something crazy to your spouse or to your kids? Has someone said something to you that, in retrospect, seems completely off-the-wall? Let us know!
Things Parents Say
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
“The rule is if you fall off the bed and have to go to the hospital, you’re not allowed to go on the bed any more.”
Parent explaining why a toddler cannot play on his brother’s loft bed.
Have you heard yourself saying something crazy to your spouse or to your kids? Has someone said something to you that, in retrospect, seems completely off-the-wall? Let us know!
Pool Rules: Watch Your Kids or Pray
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
I’m spending a few days by the pool with my kids right now and, although the older two are both excellent swimmers, I am well aware of how very easy it is for even an expert swimmer to drown. After five years of swim lessons, I feel comfortable sitting on the side of the pool keeping an eye on my kids instead of being in the water with them — but I make sure that I keep an eye on them. The little one, at two-years-old, requires constant, hands-on, in-the-water attention. Even with a swim ring, it would be too easy for him to flop over, end up upside-down, and not be able to right himself. Sadly, not everyone understands that.
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