Learning to LOVE Written Communication Very few things could make a human “hate” reading and writing. Here’s a quick list of ways to counteract the natural human desire to communicate: Ways to make a kid hate reading and writing Forcing them to read specific things that are not interesting Forcing them to read to a [...]
I’m often awestruck when I hear what it costs for the state to operate public schools. In my state, I heard it was around $5000 per child. That just blows me away. I realize schools have administration expenses, custodial expenses and curriculum, insurance, etc… but it’s simply unreasonable, in my opinion, to believe that it’s [...]
I can’t even count how many times I heard this as a child. The underlying message was: 1- you’re not smart enough to know what’s good for you 2- the things that make you happy are bad for you 3- the things you want will end up hurting you because 4- you have no self [...]
The Rethinking Everything Conference in Dallas is my family’s FAVORITE annual event. It beat out the local Folklife Festival by a mile. Even if you can’t attend, the recommended reading list is a meaty selection of books that will help YOU rethink parenting, education, freedom, sustainability and yourself. Enjoy… Check out the Ultimate list of [...]
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