Musings

Mood: Happy.
Listening to: Pin Ball Wizard by The Who

A quote from my mother who was a teacher.
It means rhar if you praise a person that the will age well. i.e. 60 years
will seem to be only 50 years.old.

I have become more  aware of the problems that parents cause their children by not praising  often enought them
 and encouraging them when they do something well.

A child who is praised will grow up to be a credit to you.

Before you criticise your child, see if you can express it in a positive
way.

"John! That was a good attempt!  Let me show you how  to do it even better."   -  may be more effective than "No John! That is wrong!"

Sometimes I have a disagreement with my children.

I have found that sentence: "At least one of us is wrong!" is very useful.

Especially since my child - while very clever is occasionally  misinformed  and has to  be guided.   However, I do tell him that he is brilliant - which he is.

The world is not always encouraging of youth.

Try your best.   But also be realistic.   The main goal is to do your best
and have fun.

Sometimes it is good to put yourself in the other person's shoes. Then you can  often see why they have a different opinion.

This exercise will also help you deal with others.  They may not have had all the experiences (good and bad!) which you have had.

Go away now and praise the next person you see. Pick one thing that you like about them.

Does anyone  know how to contact Steve Jobs?