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My schools didn't teach me any of those things, and I can't imagine how something like that can be taught. I would see such classes as a waste of time.
For those of you with kids currently in school (from grade school - high school), do you wish that their school offered courses in teaching kids things specifically like: developing [FONT=Georgia]healthy coping skills[/FONT], empathy and [FONT=Century Gothic]cultural appreciation[/FONT] and tolerance?
It seems like nowadays these things are needed more than ever, and are essential in helping kids develop into positive, balanced, compassionate individuals. I think the earlier in a child's life these ideas were introduced, the better they would stick...
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( I am not a parent myself but I remember back when I was in school we never even touched upon any of these things, ever. Just basic academics - math, reading, writing, science, etc)
Our district has something like this and it has been very effective. Lots of great tools, like peer moderating, character development, teaching them how to stand up for other people being bullied, educating them on the effects of cyberbullying, etc.
My son is in school right now and every year they pick a theme and the whole school (pre-k through 12) focuses on that theme all year long. This year's theme is respect.
Well your kids are all very lucky. So happy to hear it! We never got any of that back to I was in school. None. Zilch. Awesome to hear.
I think it could depends on where you live. Ours is a very ethnically- and socioeconomically-diverse area, with a fairly progressive administration and school board; the philosophy is it is better to anticipate bullying and try to reach their consciences as soon as possible, rather than waiting until after the fact.
I think it could depends on where you live. Ours is a very ethnically- and socioeconomically-diverse area, with a fairly progressive administration and school board; the philosophy is it is better to anticipate bullying and try to reach their consciences as soon as possible, rather than waiting until after the fact.
Maaaaybe. But I do not live in a very diverse area and my kids got this stuff, too. Maybe the OP went to some sort of private school that didn't cover those issues. It certainly seemed to be a part of the curriculum of most schools around here. I have a friend who works in the schools (actually several) and it's still going on.
No wonder kids can't read or make change or speak without "like" "whatever' "huh," if schools are spending classtime on this.
Given my son goes to one of the top privates in the country and I went to one of the top publics in the country, I doubt focusing on respect and human decency really takes away from much class time. Usually it's wound into other learning activities.
No wonder kids can't read or make change or speak without "like" "whatever' "huh," if schools are spending classtime on this.
Wrong. It's very much a joint effort. There can't be different standards of behavior for school and home. And, for the record, peer mediators and playground buddies volunteer their recess time. International festivals are after school hours.
It's frequently the higher achieving students who are in mentoring positions anyway.
Given my son goes to one of the top privates in the country and I went to one of the top publics in the country, I doubt focusing on respect and human decency really takes away from much class time. Usually it's wound into other learning activities.
It isn't restricted to "top" schools. It's quite commonplace.
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