Tag Archives: parenting
Extreme parenting in all cultures
I shuddered when reading the reviews and interviews of Amy Chua. One example : http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/jan/15/amy-chua-tiger-mother-interview She reminded me too much of my own mother, and no, she wasn’t Chinese. Rather she was from a certain background and a generation stuck … Continue reading
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Photoshop in schools?
Seen in the New York Times: The practice of altering photos, long a standard in the world of glossy magazines and fashion shoots, has trickled down to the wholesome domain of the school portrait. Parents who once had only to … Continue reading
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Life and the universe
A while ago, I was asked to come up with some personal quotes. I’d like to share them with you. Many have been taken from various posts I have written and magazine articles. Hope you will enjoy my “philosophy”! We … Continue reading
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Homeschooling sense
Homeschoolers have so much potential and Stanford university wants them Quotes on homeschooling from this article in Stanford university magazine: http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/2000/novdec/articles/homeschooling.html Among the nation’s elite universities, Stanford has been one of the most eager to embrace them. Despite the uncertainties … Continue reading
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Staying at home with the kids
A post in response to my friend Peryl’s post : http://blog.seattlepi.com/parentingadabsurdum/archives/221289.asp ➷ ” There are a lot of people – politicos, authors, strangers at Starbucks, my mother, to name a few – who question the absolute value of the work … Continue reading
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