tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post7986366337508895480..comments2023-05-28T11:33:45.579-04:00Comments on Who Will Lead?: Don Jon and the 'Demise of Guys'Who Will Lead?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03743247788371223606noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-14189978063395826702014-03-03T20:17:38.830-05:002014-03-03T20:17:38.830-05:00We are definitely raising a society lacking interp...We are definitely raising a society lacking interpersonal skills. On a recent family outing, we were once again the more boisterous table. We spent out time together, catching up, laughing, telling stories, giving each other grief, the way we have. I remember walking to get a refill on my soda, looking around the restaurant and a sense of sadness came over me. There were so many families there who were sitting at the same table, yet they weren't talking to each other. Mom, Dad, kids, all had their cell phones out and were on them. Families don't even talk in cars now. Remember how wonderful road trips were, the license plate game, punch buggy, I spy, laughing at all the South of the Border signs. Even this family bonding time seems to be gone. So many cars we pass on our way to the beach where they have dvds playing. It is sad.. and no wonder the guy can't figure out how to talk to a girl, he never learned to talk to his mom. <br />Great article. It made me think, which is a fantastic gift on a snowy day!! Out Here in My Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094905194485714814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-29030914473081186142014-03-03T17:26:11.879-05:002014-03-03T17:26:11.879-05:00Diane Marcus
Essential Business Etiquette, Owner
...Diane Marcus<br />Essential Business Etiquette, Owner<br /><br />As a former teacher, these statistics would be very helpful to schools. They could also be presented at PTA meetings. Young people benefit from sports, music, clubs and church groups as well. Thanks for this very well written article!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-34965015347298696172014-03-01T13:52:56.781-05:002014-03-01T13:52:56.781-05:00Delton Brazell
Consultant- Owner Ranger Technology...Delton Brazell<br />Consultant- Owner Ranger Technology Corporation<br /><br />My wife and I weren't home schoolers, but we have several friends who are (were). We learned from them that most homeschooling parents are members of various co-ops in their communities that afford their kids the social networks that we all see as necessary. Additionally, at least in Texas, public schools are allowed to accept home schooled students into extracurricular activities at the public school unless the activity is UIL sanctioned. In those cases, some activities would be out of reach at this time. <br />Homeschooling isn't for everybody, but dedicated parents can ensure their children a quality education free of the more undesirable elements of public schools. <br />For more information about Texas homeschooling and how it might parallel other states, you can visit the Texas Home School Coalition at www.thsc.org. It's decidedly Christian based, but informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-6549587627090183332014-03-01T13:52:34.350-05:002014-03-01T13:52:34.350-05:00Karen VanAssche
Customer and Inventory Database Ad...Karen VanAssche<br />Customer and Inventory Database Administrator at Detroit Public Library<br />Top Contributor<br /><br />Yep that would be one of my concerns as well. Also, what about sports and clubs? Not every town has local little leagues. There is a K-12 online school that advertises around here all the time and says that the kid does much better in his classes online. It also says he participates in activities, they don't say what activities, when, where, or with whom. It made me quite curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-88790007055449005372014-03-01T13:52:08.417-05:002014-03-01T13:52:08.417-05:00 I would say that home schooling may be a great me... I would say that home schooling may be a great method to avoid toxic school environments. However, I would concerned that the absence of socialization may be detrimental in the long term. Sooner or later we all have to learn to cope with dysfunction in society. How does a parent of a home schooled child provide the tools to do so?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450950497954468546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-740927720188156162014-03-01T13:51:43.415-05:002014-03-01T13:51:43.415-05:00Karen VanAssche
Customer and Inventory Database Ad...Karen VanAssche<br />Customer and Inventory Database Administrator at Detroit Public Library<br />Top Contributor<br /><br />Very interesting, John. How would homeschooling fit into that, considering that the kids don't interact in a learning or social environment with peers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-24248673745862618252014-02-26T10:42:23.065-05:002014-02-26T10:42:23.065-05:00Jason G. Ramage, MS, MBA, RBP I think people, both...Jason G. Ramage, MS, MBA, RBP I think people, both men and women, are losing their ability to interact with one another in the real world. Such heavy reliance on email, texting, Facebook, etc. (not sure if LinkedIn can be lumped into the same category as Facebook; I think not) has dampened people's interpersonal skills. Observe any gathering of two or more people at any restaurant (and this includes families) and all too often, everyone is absorbed in his/her electronic device and ignoring everyone else at the table. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-73436100164283085052014-02-24T14:15:28.605-05:002014-02-24T14:15:28.605-05:00I like the blog. I can't help but chuckle on y...I like the blog. I can't help but chuckle on your movement from porn to your final point. I guess it correlates, but I don't think it's really porn alone as that is just one of thousands of addictions that come about through the temptations of alternate realities the internet brings. The problem I see is when the internet and social media are used more to communicate than physical dialogue. Us old timers fight it, but even hiring the 20 something's, there is a huge difference. Where they lack in social skills they make up for in problem solving. We reap what we sow I guess ....<br /><br />Peter A. CaliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com