yes, a very nice ring.....but i still feel that i would rather address the
larger societal problems that create psychopath strangers in the first
place (poverty, abuse, medical (political) system that turns out mentally
ill patients due to lack of funding, etc), rather than empower my children
with the knowledge that it is dangerous to talk to strangers. (although i
clearly understand how idealistic and how far away obtaining this goal
might be! and that we need to empower our children now in the meantime!)
i believe it all starts with a loving atmosphere that encourages
exploration and learning in a collaborative way. removing the 'expert ego'
which says we are always right, and being humble enough to learn new
things. (and im not just speaking of 'facts', but of processes and ways of
being) Speaking of which, have you read any Paulo Freire? any comments? i
think the teaching he advocates is a critical way to address the problems
we are concerned about...
peace
katie
-----Original Message-----
I understand what you are saying here Katie - but what I meant by education
was that if they had the education they needed they could get the great
jobs
with great pay and not be dependent on having more children to help with
labor, etc. Not just educate them about the issues they affect and as you
said at times have no control over - but to empower them with what they
need
to succeed in their own lives. So that through that success they can
support
their families. It is similar to not just telling your children to be
afraid
of strangers but empowering them with information to protect themselves in
different situations with strangers. Empowerment through education - Free,
educated, empowered woman . . doesn't that have a nice ring to it!
Peace!
Angela
