From one parent to another : Skills, the Toolbox of life. (3/6)
While interviewing some candidates for employment, I asked one of the most commonly asked about topics, “So what do you understand about teamwork and please share how you have demonstrated it in your life?” Most of them answer with phrases like “to work in a team”, “to respect other people’s opinion”, “to delegate tasks”. Often […]
From One Parent To Another : Learning For A Future, Not a Past (2/6)
“Fireman? OK lets go with the fireman outfit.” My son agrees with a big toothy grin. It struck me that choosing a costume for my 2 year old is much easier than educating him for a future 20 years from now. Will firemen still exist then? How about doctors or lawyers? Should I prepare him […]
From One Parent To Another : Clarity In The Chaos (1/6)
“Chaos”; I’m a father of a 4 boys and like all responsible parents, my wife and I started the conversation about how we should educate our children. Looking at all the options, schools and systems I thought of one word, “Chaos”. Where and how do we begin to start thinking about how our children should […]
