Great expectationsThe pressure to excel is transforming childhood as never before. Naturally, parents have always wanted their children to “do well,” both academically and socially. No one wants their child to be the slowest in the class, the last to be picked for a game on the field. But what is it about the culture we live in that has made that natural worry into such an obsessive fear, and what is it doing to our children?
Raising my kids without TVOne day about two-and-a-half years ago I decided that my children weren't going to watch television anymore. Yes, you read that correctly. No more TV.
What do we really want for our children?A young college student recently remarked that he is glad his courses are taught by computer, because he does not have to bother with books, and he does not need to speak with his tutor face to face. Everything is accomplished electronically. I think this is an alarming view of learning, relationship, and life.