The Farm Story: Another Point of View
One day the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country. He wanted to show his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?” “It was great, Dad.” “Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “Oh yes,” said the son. “So what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.
The son answered, “I saw that we have one dog and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden and they have a stream that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
“We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have people who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property, but they have friends to protect them.”
With this the boy’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “Thanks Dad, for showing me how poor we are.”
What Teachers Expect
School starting is just around the corner, so I thought this would be a good time to look at some of the things teachers expect from our kids.
Attendance - Students should be on time every day.
Preparation - Students should have homework done and be prepared to learn and participate. Parents should know what’s going on at school and attend parent-teacher conferences.
Support - Parents should explain the importance of education to their children and support teachers’ efforts in the classroom.
Respect - Teachers deserve respect from both students and parents. Parents should teach kids to respect authority.
Appreciation - The teacher’s job is not easy. A smile or a short note would be appreciated by a busy teacher.
High Standards - Parents should instill a desire to do their best in their children, not just settle for getting by.
Academics First - Parents should remind kids that academics come first. Sports, extracurricular activities, clubs, and jobs are secondary.
Are there any other things you do to prepare your kids for the new school year? leave a comment with your suggestions here.
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