Wednesday, March 07, 2007

From the Guardian

"For us, there are two simple ways to work toward a change.
First, end the epithets. Terms such as "hoodie", "yob" and "thug" only widen divides.
Second, start to expect. Believe that all kids, wherever they are from, sincerely want to achieve - because, really, they do.


"Any parent or teacher knows that children rise only with sustained encouragement. Believe a lot and support a lot and a child will respond.
It's time to stop seeing this effort as solely the responsibility of the government or charities or schoolteachers or absent adults. It is the responsibility of us all."

..... it is all about seeing and believing in the 'beautiful human person' stuff ....
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