Re: parents

[Debbie Gray <dgray@uidaho.edu>]

But I suspect that 'attitude' doesn't restrict itself only to _public_
school teachers... and I am certain it extends itself to many in the
religious vocation. As in "back off, man, I'm god's spokesman".

So once again we are back to the idea that parents must cultivate a
learning environment throughout a child's life, not just in any
'institutionalized' setting, be it public or private school, church, cub
scouts, brownies, drumming circles or Children of the Fraternal Order of
the Elk, etc...

Debbie Gray

On Tue, 3 Sep 2002, Douglas wrote:

> Dear visionaries,
>
> Debbie Gray's comment concerning the role of parents was good, but I would
> still want to add something.
>
> Institutions can be receptive (or not) to parental input. If an institution
> cultivates an attitude of "back off, man, I'm a scientist" when suggestions
> are offered by parents, it is not long before parents who believe it is
> important for them to be involved will look for a place where they can be
> involved without a major hassle.
>
> You get more of what you subsidize and less of what you penalize.
>

Debbie

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