First, let me introduce our guest topic creators. My wife is highly qualified to do this as she is a former high school special educator and a future elementary school parent. She also has been learning along side me for the last several years as we talk at the dinner table. She holds a Master's Degree in special education from Boston University and got her Bachelor's degree in biology from Brandeis University.
My son, soon to enter his third year alive, is an expert in...he likes trucks, fire engines, and whatever his older sister is holding.
For the first topic, my wife brought up the issue that has been on her mind for years. She is concerned with the pressure put on all kids to attend college. Specifically, my wife is worried about those kids, sometimes disabled, who are pressured to go to college when they really need and want something different.
President Obama talks about getting all kids ready for college as a main goal of American education. My wife says, "that is a big disservice for those kids not going to college. For those kids who are not ready or those who are not going to college, it is not realistic."
I couldn't agree with her more. We do a disservice not only to the student but also to the nation as a whole. Do we really need our farmers and tradespeople to go to college if they do not want that. Every town and region must have suitable career tracks for those looking to learn a trade. High school educated and well trained people are a vital part of our economy and our democracy. We need to encourage the right path for all types of students whether it be college, a trade, a farm, or the military.
So, that sums up my discussion of my first family chosen topic.
What do you think about getting kids college ready?
P.S. I worked on this while sitting in the car with my family waiting for a realtor to show up. From the parking lot, we could see a rushing river with snowy banks. To keep my daughter occupied, I suggested she write a poem. She wanted us all to write one.
My daughter's poem:
The Baby Went up in The Sci
Here is my poem:
The river is flowing, flowing, flowing.
The snow is sitting, not growing.
The kids are bored.
The wife is frustrated.
I am writing poetry.
My wife's poem:
Snow melts
River rushes
Spring is here.
My son's poem:
Taw gawg guck in deet. (I saw a garbage truck in the street.)
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