<<And I'm not knocking Bob either - good on ya, Bob,
that your kid is an honour student. With parents like
you and your wife, he MUST also be a fine young man of
good character.>>
I actually put very little emphasis on his grades. How someone responds to a test and
how much education they receive can be two very different things.
By the same token, I want him to be able to have the flexibility to pursue his dream,
whatever it may be. Sadly, in our culture, lots of opportunities are closed to those
with limited education. I would hate to think that as a parent I limited what my
child's options would be by de-emphasizing his education, or not encouraging him to do
his best. Of course, I'm nuts about him (and tell him so) no matter what.
And in the longrun, of course, you're right...giving someone character and values and
enabling them to be emotionally healthy and happy is ultimately more important than
making grades that will eventually be forgotten...
Like the comedian said, Parenting is a tough job. It's an EASY one to get, though! ;~)
Bob
NP: Mainstreet, "Chelsea Morning" (an acapella women's group from Roanoke College in
Salem, VA...very ethereal sounding...)
