Archive for September, 2010
Teen Perspective: Helicopter Parents
September 29th, 2010 by Louise | Behavior, College, Teen Perspective
It used to be that allowing your child to go to an overnight camp meant that you wouldn't be able to contact them during the time that he or she was there, expect maybe by mail. In this day and age, especially now that it seems standard for everyone to have a cell phone, you can keep in touch virtually as much as you want (provided that your child keeps his or her phone on). Webcams and programs like Skype even allow you to see your child in real-time video for free. You don't even need to feel separated
Music is an important part of a child’s development. Learning to play a musical instrument has many benefits. It provides a creative outlet, which is sorely needed for children growing up in the age of hand-held video games. It requires discipline, also in short supply in era of the child obesity and poor self-esteem. It enhances the child’s appreciation of music and culture which is good for every child regardless of background.
All good things.
My son’s school offers a program known as Recorder Karate. Students can earn different colored belts, starting with yellow and working all the way to black
All good things.
My son’s school offers a program known as Recorder Karate. Students can earn different colored belts, starting with yellow and working all the way to black
Alpha and Omega is an animated offering that hit theaters this weekend. In the interest of thoroughness, I’m reviewing this film from four different angles – that of an intrepid reporter, aged 39 years; his two sons, ages 4 and 9; and his lovely wife, whose age is none of your concern.
Alpha and Omega is a love story. The plot and topic were more akin to a romantic comedy than a typical kids’ movie. For my part, I couldn’t help but wonder if someone had taken a failed script for a Jennifer Aniston movie and scratched out key words.
Alpha and Omega is a love story. The plot and topic were more akin to a romantic comedy than a typical kids’ movie. For my part, I couldn’t help but wonder if someone had taken a failed script for a Jennifer Aniston movie and scratched out key words.
Eleven months ago I witnessed the birth of my daughter. She started off as a blob that just laid there and pooped a lot. Then she would roll over after many minutes of effort. A smile and a slight giggle or crying was about the extent of our feedback. Now, she can’t be contained, as she crawls and is taking baby steps. We never have a question about what is on her mind as her personality is a strong one. I am still far away from father-daughter conversations lasting into the night; however, it is a blessing to watch
Keeping Second Languages Active Over the Summer
September 20th, 2010 by Jacob P. | Academics, Teen Perspective
This year, when I started Spanish 2, I remembered a lot more than I expected to after a summer off from school. I started thinking about why I remembered so much, because most of the kids in my class kids didn't remember nearly as much as I did. So, I looked back over my summer and found some key features that presumably kept my memory active.
- Keep speaking the language. My stepdad and I both speak Spanish, so we would speak to each other in Spanish all summer. It kept me thinking all summer long and I actually learned some
