library trip
Sharon Thomas
we went to the library this afternoon and our ds that's 8 went in search of
more military and gun books.He asked for help and then when they showed him
where to look he worked by himself. He is so excited about the military and
police that his conversation is about that most of the time. He got into a
discussion with the male librarian (who is British and a prior-royal
marine). Things were going well until Jacob said "I have decided to go into
the military. The librarian said "you have several years before you need to
think about that."
I walked up about then and was listening. The gist of the talk was Jacob
was way too young to be so into guns and military stuff. His parting comment
was "you know what you need? you need to just be a little boy and play
instead of thinking about all of that stuff." My comment was."he is playing
stuff a little boy would play with."
I know lots of boys that play police or army etc.
I asked my son what he thought about the discussion. He said "I don't
think he likes what I am interested in. But he didn't have to tell me I
should be playing something else. I think it makes him uncomfortable."
I agree.
He was very strong on his opinion of tv. today. I asked him if he had a
list of Reading Rainbow books like the Newberry list. I wanted to get some
ideas for possible good reads for the kids. He started telling me his kids
do not watch any tv. zip...none. They don't even own one.It wasn't until I
was checking out and he was looking on the computer to see if there were
such books as Reading Rainbow. I tried to explain it was a tv. show about
books. He seemed to by pass my input because it involved the tv. The other
worker explained that it is all about books and kids share their opinion of
the ones they have read. Then it was ok and he said "Maybe I need to watch
some tv."
sharon
sharon
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more military and gun books.He asked for help and then when they showed him
where to look he worked by himself. He is so excited about the military and
police that his conversation is about that most of the time. He got into a
discussion with the male librarian (who is British and a prior-royal
marine). Things were going well until Jacob said "I have decided to go into
the military. The librarian said "you have several years before you need to
think about that."
I walked up about then and was listening. The gist of the talk was Jacob
was way too young to be so into guns and military stuff. His parting comment
was "you know what you need? you need to just be a little boy and play
instead of thinking about all of that stuff." My comment was."he is playing
stuff a little boy would play with."
I know lots of boys that play police or army etc.
I asked my son what he thought about the discussion. He said "I don't
think he likes what I am interested in. But he didn't have to tell me I
should be playing something else. I think it makes him uncomfortable."
I agree.
He was very strong on his opinion of tv. today. I asked him if he had a
list of Reading Rainbow books like the Newberry list. I wanted to get some
ideas for possible good reads for the kids. He started telling me his kids
do not watch any tv. zip...none. They don't even own one.It wasn't until I
was checking out and he was looking on the computer to see if there were
such books as Reading Rainbow. I tried to explain it was a tv. show about
books. He seemed to by pass my input because it involved the tv. The other
worker explained that it is all about books and kids share their opinion of
the ones they have read. Then it was ok and he said "Maybe I need to watch
some tv."
sharon
sharon
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In a message dated 8/4/2004 4:48:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
meplusfive@... writes:
He got into a
discussion with the male librarian (who is British and a prior-royal
marine). Things were going well until Jacob said "I have decided to go into
the military. The librarian said "you have several years before you need to
think about that."
I walked up about then and was listening. The gist of the talk was Jacob
was way too young to be so into guns and military stuff. His parting comment
was "you know what you need? you need to just be a little boy and play
instead of thinking about all of that stuff." My comment was."he is playing
stuff a little boy would play with."
I know lots of boys that play police or army etc.
I asked my son what he thought about the discussion. He said "I don't
think he likes what I am interested in. But he didn't have to tell me I
should be playing something else. I think it makes him uncomfortable."<<<<<
Not knowing his side of the story, it's hard to know what made him
uncomfortable. Possibly he actually killed someone and would rather forget about it.
And hates to think of a very young boy in his situation. Maybe he wishes he
could have stayed a little boy longer!
Maybe Jacob could talk to him further next visit and ask how he feels about
his stint in the service. I'm sure he'll tell of not all fun & games.
~Kelly
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meplusfive@... writes:
He got into a
discussion with the male librarian (who is British and a prior-royal
marine). Things were going well until Jacob said "I have decided to go into
the military. The librarian said "you have several years before you need to
think about that."
I walked up about then and was listening. The gist of the talk was Jacob
was way too young to be so into guns and military stuff. His parting comment
was "you know what you need? you need to just be a little boy and play
instead of thinking about all of that stuff." My comment was."he is playing
stuff a little boy would play with."
I know lots of boys that play police or army etc.
I asked my son what he thought about the discussion. He said "I don't
think he likes what I am interested in. But he didn't have to tell me I
should be playing something else. I think it makes him uncomfortable."<<<<<
Not knowing his side of the story, it's hard to know what made him
uncomfortable. Possibly he actually killed someone and would rather forget about it.
And hates to think of a very young boy in his situation. Maybe he wishes he
could have stayed a little boy longer!
Maybe Jacob could talk to him further next visit and ask how he feels about
his stint in the service. I'm sure he'll tell of not all fun & games.
~Kelly
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[email protected]
In a message dated 8/4/2004 4:48:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
meplusfive@... writes:
He was very strong on his opinion of tv. today. I asked him if he had a
list of Reading Rainbow books like the Newberry list. I wanted to get some
ideas for possible good reads for the kids. He started telling me his kids
do not watch any tv. zip...none. They don't even own one.It wasn't until I
was checking out and he was looking on the computer to see if there were
such books as Reading Rainbow. I tried to explain it was a tv. show about
books. He seemed to by pass my input because it involved the tv. The other
worker explained that it is all about books and kids share their opinion of
the ones they have read. Then it was ok and he said "Maybe I need to watch
some tv." <<<<<
<G>
I have a friend who is on one of the Reading Rainbows. Christian Thee. An
artist and magician. Look for that one!
One of my librarians and I were talking about the push to read so early and
stupid reading incentives. She suggested that I read Jim Trelease's books.
He says lots of good things about letting children read when they are ready,
not to push, avoid extrinsic motivators, and just reading TO them.
But, bummer! He also would like all TV's banned and burned. :~P~~~~~~~~~*
I had to tell her what I REALLY thought of him when I finished his book. <g>
~Kelly
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meplusfive@... writes:
He was very strong on his opinion of tv. today. I asked him if he had a
list of Reading Rainbow books like the Newberry list. I wanted to get some
ideas for possible good reads for the kids. He started telling me his kids
do not watch any tv. zip...none. They don't even own one.It wasn't until I
was checking out and he was looking on the computer to see if there were
such books as Reading Rainbow. I tried to explain it was a tv. show about
books. He seemed to by pass my input because it involved the tv. The other
worker explained that it is all about books and kids share their opinion of
the ones they have read. Then it was ok and he said "Maybe I need to watch
some tv." <<<<<
<G>
I have a friend who is on one of the Reading Rainbows. Christian Thee. An
artist and magician. Look for that one!
One of my librarians and I were talking about the push to read so early and
stupid reading incentives. She suggested that I read Jim Trelease's books.
He says lots of good things about letting children read when they are ready,
not to push, avoid extrinsic motivators, and just reading TO them.
But, bummer! He also would like all TV's banned and burned. :~P~~~~~~~~~*
I had to tell her what I REALLY thought of him when I finished his book. <g>
~Kelly
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Ren
"I have a friend who is on one of the Reading Rainbows. Christian Thee."
And for those of you that missed the first conference, he's INCREDIBLE.
He is definitely someone following his bliss. His art is really fun, he weaves magic and art together in the most amazing ways...my kids were floored at his picture that changes when you close the shutters on it, and re-open it to a different scene.
Ren
Learn about unschooling at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unschoolingbasics/
And for those of you that missed the first conference, he's INCREDIBLE.
He is definitely someone following his bliss. His art is really fun, he weaves magic and art together in the most amazing ways...my kids were floored at his picture that changes when you close the shutters on it, and re-open it to a different scene.
Ren
Learn about unschooling at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unschoolingbasics/
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In a message dated 8/6/2004 9:34:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
starsuncloud@... writes:
"I have a friend who is on one of the Reading Rainbows. Christian Thee."
And for those of you that missed the first conference, he's INCREDIBLE.
He is definitely someone following his bliss. His art is really fun, he
weaves magic and art together in the most amazing ways...my kids were floored at
his picture that changes when you close the shutters on it, and re-open it to
a different scene.<<<<
AND the second year. I has him both times. I'm guessing you were chasing
Jalen that hour! <G>
~Kelly
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starsuncloud@... writes:
"I have a friend who is on one of the Reading Rainbows. Christian Thee."
And for those of you that missed the first conference, he's INCREDIBLE.
He is definitely someone following his bliss. His art is really fun, he
weaves magic and art together in the most amazing ways...my kids were floored at
his picture that changes when you close the shutters on it, and re-open it to
a different scene.<<<<
AND the second year. I has him both times. I'm guessing you were chasing
Jalen that hour! <G>
~Kelly
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