I often like to revisit simple definitions of words in order to find meaning…..
For instance, the Random House Dictionary defines the word creative(adj) as 1. having the power of creating. 2. resulting from originality of thought or expression or 3. productive or generative.
And the word parent(n) as 1. a father or mother 2. a source, origin or cause or 3. any organism that produces or generates another.
We create our children. Not only in the strictest genetic sense, but also in how they think, what approach they take when problem solving, and even in how they respond to other relationships in their lives. Shouldn’t we as parents become more aware of how we shape these creations fostered into our care? Shouldn’t we offer them the best (or better) of ourselves, not only as providers of food, clothing and basic necessities, but also as examples on how to approach the world with open minds and open hearts? And how do we create new approaches to parenting when we are limited by our own set of experiences?
These are the types of discussions I hope to have on this blog page. I hope other parents will join the discussion.
Miss Darlene is the proud parent of a first grader and a long time teacher of many many creative and talented students. She believes we all need to find the creative person inside to make our society a fuller and richer place to live.
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I fully agree with your article analysis. There is so much more that parents need to look at to teach their children. They have a great deal of potential.