That's good to hear, Nimh. I have always encouraged my kids to write wish lists. I think it is good for them to imagine their heart's desire and write it out; maybe even try to make it as compelling as possible. The daughter of a friend of ours made a PowerPoint list last year. She's just 10, but had learned how to use the software in Montessori school. It was a surprise to her parents who, as you might imagine, were thrilled. When possible, we try to fulfill our children's wishes, one way or another. It is also nice to have surprise gifts or to be even more generous than they can imagine.
Children are drifting in the same direction adults are, I suspect: less choice in how they spend their time compensated by greater choice in how they spend their money.
To realjohnboy, a nice pat on the back for helping out teachers. They could use more friends like you.
I've been thinking about what you said...if you really want to help the teachers, why not give them a gift card or gift certificate to your shop so they can buy what they need for their classes without having to spend part of their ridiculously inadequate salaries? I'm not suggesting you give more...just spend the same amount of money on the teachers, and they'll use it to help their entire classes instead of just one student. Just an idea...
realjohnboy
Yes, thankyou for being suppportive of caring teachers .... It's hard work with very few pats on the back for it.
Very interesting--particularly the side excursions. Thank you all.
