The missing piece of all these discipline systems is skill. None of them assess whether or not the children actually possess the skills they need to meet the expectations set before them. None of these reward charts actually teach problem-solving skills, emotional regulation or communication, so while they are possibly effective in the short-term, they are woefully lacking in the long term.
Parental Concerns
Possibly not my best day parenting ever, but if I believed in grades, and in lame reassurances for failed attempts, I’d give myself an A for effort.
Presidential Concerns
Carter’s been doing some thinking about the unlikely mashup of presidential intelligence and alien technology.
Makice boys hit Chicago
A few pictures from our trip to Chicago.
The difference between Sarah Palin and Carter
Carter has been running off to the back of our shed every chance he gets. He has big plans.
Trees are People Too
Carter: I think humans might be the most powerful race, but it doesn’t mean they have to be the most destructive and dangerous.
Overheard on Twitter
We’ve worked at keeping track of those precious kid conversations over the years- but it’s hard to take the time. Twitter has made it even easier because I can jot down the smaller tidbits that would otherwise get lost.