A recent discussion sparked my interest regarding the question of learning and education. My example, when should academic preparedness (was more specifically 1 hour of bedtime) be sacrificed for the thirst for knowledge and history?
I guess another question arises, which event is worthy of this sacrifice? A baseball game, a meeting with a friend, an impromtu science experiment, a political speech??
Certainly a difficult question. While academics are certainly important, my hope is that learning never stops. We are destined to spend more of our lives outside of the classroom than in it.
As a homework assignment for life, we watched this incredible lecture this weekend. Though, just over an hour in length, I would highly recommend it. Brick walls are not put in our path to stop us, but to make us work harder.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
History Versus Bedtime
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...I'll vote for getting the privilege of staying up late every once in a while everytime. Love, Gammy
Love, you are a fantastic father! You provide knowledge and support for your son. You make wise choices and decisions concerning what is acceptable and enriching for your family. You provide unconditional love to your child....without expectation or manipulation. You provide focus on healthy, positive, and nurturing experiences for all the family. You are a positive example of what all fathers should do in order to promote a healthy father/son relationship. You also support Isaac’s decisions and allow him to grow all his other family/friend relationships (on all sides of Isaac’s family). You encourage your son to love every one fully and unselfishly. Keep up the good work, the positive attitude, and the educational awareness! You are the world’s best Dad!
I am with Gammy on this! Let us stay up an hour later for something historical. I do recall staying up as a child several times to hear important speeches, to attend a mid-night A&M bonfire, or even halting a school day for teachers to turn on the TV set to allow us to watch a NASA shuttle launch. What great memories I have from all these enriching events. Funny thing, these events also served to assist in future reports and projects in my education.
Love you Corazon. ~Denise
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