And that job is to start with a being who has no thought for the feelings of others, no code of behavior beyond its own needs and comforts — and, guided by love and duty, to do your best to transform that being into what your grandmother (or Socrates) might call a mensch. To use a term that has fallen out of favor, your assignment is to “civilize” the object of your affections.
“Every infant is born adorable but selfish and the center of the universe,” she replied. It’s a parent’s job to teach that “there are other people, and other people have feelings.”
Lastly, I loved this line …
And of course, one of the long-term consequences of being a rude child is being a rude adult.
The article, which is written by a pediatrician, is a good read for parents. Enjoy …
Youtube appears to have a video series where Kelly Corrigan interviews Christine Carter PhD on various topics with regard to raising children. It is called “Half Full … Social Science Series for Raising Happy Children.” One could subscribe to blogversations’ videos in order to receive emails when new episodes are released.
If you happen to listen to any of them, let me know what you think.
GGW share sights from previous travels on Vancouver Island. I LOVE this shot in particular! Hoping I can pick out beautiful places like this to visit and stay at in the future!!!
Aaron has changed SO much in just 3 weeks since his birthday party. His second cousin Joshua plays with other blocks in the background. Wonderful to see the K fam!!!
We were married here on June 15, 1974. Don’t need to ask hubbie about that one! The wedding was relatively small so all the guests sat up in the choir stalls! And yes … it was a LONG walk down the aisle but my Dad was more than ready for it … as usual. He was marrying off the last of 4 daughters!!!
All Sides of Life … thanks to the website editor for pointing out her website with activities for the kiddos in NW AR! Should be a great resource in the future!!!
