Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Ugh... I am neither a Tiger Mother or a Pushover. Granted, my daughter is only 4. Should I be concerned that she is not fluent in a second language, that she isn't reading and despite a year of ballet is not on deck to be a prima ballerina? Of course not. There is time for all of that.
I have taught middle school for 15 years. I see the impact of both types of parents. As a result I have 8th graders on the verge of nervous breakdowns, ulcers or both because their parents demand nothing short of perfection. On the flip side I also see parents let everything slide because "he/she's just a child after all".
There is a happy medium to be found. A life where children are taught that hard work and determination pay off, but there should also be time for play and celebration.
I have taught middle school for 15 years. I see the impact of both types of parents. As a result I have 8th graders on the verge of nervous breakdowns, ulcers or both because their parents demand nothing short of perfection. On the flip side I also see parents let everything slide because "he/she's just a child after all".
There is a happy medium to be found. A life where children are taught that hard work and determination pay off, but there should also be time for play and celebration.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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