Alan & Brenda Leonard

12/15/02 14:22:

> Northern Virginia. The family is military and new to the area though. Not sure
> where they came from before.

I see a lot of this with military people. They tend to be very strong on
respect of elders and the whole discipline thing.

But, you know, if Sandra's kids speak politely to her because that's what
they hear, then it makes sense. Let's face it, your commander or NCO
doesn't usually *ask* you to do things, with please neatly tacked onto the
end of the request!

I think it's hard for military families to do differently, because it
requires the military member to exist in 2 totally different worlds. The
one with strict order and discipline, and the one at home with respect of
all ages, flexability and all that.

I'm married to a truly great guy who's totally committed to unschooling and
child-led learning, and he sometimes has a hard time making the switch. I
imagine it is really tough for people learning to change their style.

peace,
brenda