Education~It Takes a Village

My goodness time is moving fast.  May is nearly over!  It is Memorial Weekend, which seems to kick of the summer season.  The children are out of school, and those that work in the schools are doing the "happy dance."  

For many years I worked in the schools.  I retired last September. 

 I have  observed and learned 

many things over my 20+ years in the education business.  Times have certainly changed since I was a child

attending school, and they have changed from the years my

children went to school.  In today's world there are many

challenges children will face. Moral values have shifted. 

More families are in crisis, more and more children are

left in a sea of confusion to which they must figure things out 

for themselves.  I have observed that the more stability in the family

the child is better prepared to learn, to make correct choices, 

and to face whatever challenge may come along.

One of the most important things  I have observed, 

was the more involved the

parents are in the education process, the more  likely 

the child will enjoy learning.  Oh, yes there are a few

that challenge even the best of parenting

But in my observations eventually the child will come back

to the foundation the parents have given them.

I believe we embrace the uniqueness of each other.

We are all created with gifts and talents. 

Parents, Teachers, Administrators and School Staff are all 

in this together.  It truly does take a village to raise a child.

When everyone is involved in educating a child, I have found,

the child will find it within himself to learn and to thrive.

They will become responsible adults.  They will be involved

in contributing "GOOD" to the world 

I certainly believe we should teach our children to

be life-long learners, to make good choices, 

to be a contributor of

kindness, goodness, and self-reliance.  

I strongly believe we as adults set the example 

for the younger generation.  

Let's all contribute GOOD to our world.

It all begins with our self.

The ONE can make a difference.  

Have a lovely Memorial week-end.  

Be Safe. Be Happy!