Inspiring Intelligence
Changes
Cooperatives
Sep 30th
I am continually discouraged
by the programs available
to our children.
So often,
I hear people accept things.
Without question.
Most recently for me,
my husband was asked to be fingerprinted
because “he is not in the system.”
My husband volunteers with various emergency groups
and has served on the board on many of them.
He has been fingerprinted
so that he can receive security clearance for these organizations.
So, I called to ask why
he was being asked to be fingerprinted
again.
I was told that “it is in a different system.”
After asking for more information,
I was told that
“people who are applying for a gun license
must get fingerprinted,
but that does not clear them to work with children.”
I was a little shocked by this,
because I would expect these systems to be linked.
So, in my attempt to find out how I can change this,
I have been met with comments like,
“What do you expect?”
or
“That is the way things go.”
I do not know about you,
but I am not okay with that.
I believe we should not be passive.
When it comes to parenting,
it is even more vital
that we stand up for what is right.
Which is why I want to see
more programs where the teachers
and parents
play an active role
in the leadership,
management
and
instruction
of our children.
Kid WHYs is working
to develop a cooperative program
where the parents
and
teachers
are part owners
and are not
passive participants.
We will keep you posted as the details get ironed out….
In the meantime,
please contact us if you are interested in learning more.
Got Community?
Sep 24th
I started another book.
(I find them very motivating.)
This one started with a story about a little town in Pennsylvania.
The whole town seems to have migrated from the same little town in Italy.
They keep to themselves.
This little city is nothing remarkable.
Except
that illness seems to be rare in this little city.
This got the attention of some researchers.
Could there be something in the water?
No, neighboring cities use the same water
and they get sick twice as often.
Could this little city be eating healthy?
No, they love their meat pizza and desserts.
The difference?
The community was a true community.
Residents talked to neighbors and people they passed on the street.
They supported each other.
Wealth was not displayed
and poverty was felt much less
because the community supported those who were struggling.
It seems that if we just spent more time with our friends and neighbors
our health would improve.
Do you have a community?
I know I would love to see a stronger one develop here.
What will it take?
I have an idea……
I can’t wait to share…..
I believe it will start with the kids.
I need a little time to develop it,
but I am excited!
