Dilemma over the language!
I don't know if you have ever come across the language question in a mixed marriage or not, but it seems to be a common thing and a dilemma that some parents have to deal with. Often, parents of a...
View ArticleDisciplining children...
Back in the mid '80s in Michigan we had a Japanese doctor and his wife and young son visiting. They had a unique way of disciplining their son "Moppi" in that they didn't discipline him so he was quite...
View ArticlePre-school programs don't work
[h=1]"Large randomized controlled trial finds state pre-k program has adverse effects on academic achievement"[/h]See:...
View ArticleEmotional intelligence for teams
Hi all,<br><br>Can you please share your advice on emotional intelligence? Does it real work through guidance or any courses.<br><br>I have found some source below about it. Can...
View ArticleReform of the testing system
Schools in many developed countries are experiencing a crisis. Students don't learn as much as before. Disparities between schools has led governments to give incentives to schools or teachers that...
View ArticleSafe Internet for children .
My son is nine years old and I want to him internet savvy. I want him to familiarize himself with internet operations as knowledge of the internet is a must these days. And I think he is in the right...
View ArticleDad wants me to transfer to other school
We are moving to our neighboring town, that means transferring to other institution or school. I don’t want to, but dad is forcing me. I don’t mind travelling an hour for school since I can’t afford to...
View ArticleBooks of Note
This is one that sounds very good. "[h=1]The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) "[/h]...
View ArticleWhat's your opinion on spanking children?
In the early 80's and before then, spanking was thought to be good for children...Until the early 90's. Now many psychologist say that spanking your children will do more harm than good; At an early...
View ArticleWhat is the purpose of Education ?
Question 1 : What do you think is the main purpose of education in general (at school, at home, by self-learning...) ? 1) Is it first of all do get a good job and make money ? 2) Is it to be able to...
View ArticleMeltin Athenean stone
The video is from a weather forecast company. today Athens reached above 40 C andsoil temperature is over 55, (highway asphalt mayreach 65 C) watch the resist of a 2500 oldmonument (Parthenon) and the...
View ArticleEducation in Europe and Japan : very different problems
When I think about the problems of the education system in Europe and Japan, it strikes me that they are completely different, even opposite problems. Nowadays, the main issues with schools in Europe...
View ArticleWhat is most important for you in a child's education ?
Please rank the things you would teach your child(ren) in order of importance. Here is what I would teach them : - develop the child's spatial and reasoning skills by making them play with Lego blocks,...
View ArticleI need help with finding info for my coursework
I'm glad that I found this section because it's a perfect place for my question. I was recently assigned to do a coursework, and this task is a big challenge for a freshman student. That's why I would...
View ArticleWhat is the ideal education system ?
Introduction Education is one of the most important thing for a society to prosper and be safe. Education forms the character and intelligence of individuals. But how should governments proceed to...
View ArticleParental Control
Who has seen Sabro's comments in the 'Share the Glory of God' thread about his son seeing some unsuitable websites? This got me thinking. How should parents (or teachers) control what their children...
View ArticleDoes multilingualism interfere with your thought processes?
There are so many members here who speak more than 2 or 3 languages. My question is: Does multilingualism interfere with your thought processes? I speak at least three languages, and I sometimes find...
View ArticleAre parents to blame for the way their kid(s) turn out?
Do you think the way your parents raise you, everything they do and don't do make you who you are now?
View ArticleDo most people really need to go to college/university?
I find college to be unnecessary for the vast majority of the human race. The problem is that it takes an IQ of about 120 to be fit for college. Because of lowering of standards the average college...
View ArticleHow do you feel about your country's education system ?
This is not the first thread about education, but it is an important topic, and one that is particularily interesting to discuss in an international community like ours. I have expressed my concerns...
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