On a lighter note, don’t you think The American Dental Society was also in on the game to sell sugar cereals to young growing teeth? Especially that Captain Crunch, delicious as it was to me then it stuck to my teeth….likely causing the decay that I suffered with all my life! Consumers UNITE!!!!
One certainly has to wonder, eh? I mean, I don't remember The American Dental Society lobbying against sugar when I was growing up. But then again, you don't hear of them lobbying against it even today. So yeah, likely complicit, because more cavities means more business!
This goes along the same line of thought, in regard to rooting for the underdog, btw my fav too those long ago Saturday mornings... what do you think of the competitions at school where instead of the first, second, third winners getting their ribbons or trophies; the whole group of participants get one too. I believe it sets a wrong tone for life with the children. There are always going to be someone somewhere that will beat you at a job interview, etc. No, you don’t get another job at the company just because you tried. I believe it ruins the competitive nature of what life really is and set them up to fail. Maybe I’m processing it all too much. Lol Just my random thoughts.
When we would have games at the school where I taught, everybody got a ribbon for participating. Some would get numbered ribbons as well, but everyone had a good time.
Wow, that's another great comment and another excellent idea for an upcoming #MMLBB! Thanks so much! I have thought about this same trend, too. So, now I have my topics for the next TWO Mondays, thanks to you and T. Saenz. Muchas Gracias!
They would all at least get a participation ribbon, an otter pop afterwards (always eaten outside) and candy during the competitions. Some were reams that won. We teachers would have to haul around bags for every kid. We also had to teach them how to make paper airplanes. That was the last contest, but they each got ribbons and candy for that as well. I would not give them the candy until they were about to go home. I told them to not eat it on the bus, but at least they weren’t driving me crazy with that sugar high. They could drive their parents crazy.
Wow. Seems excessive. Like, why do we have a culture that thinks it's a good idea to bribe kids with candy to do things that ought to be fun or interesting on their own merit?
I like the idea of prizes better. When, I was teaching the upper grades, I would have a prize box (no candy). If they did their homework for the whole week, they would get to pick a prize. I kept a chart on the wall with each of their names and would check them off if they had done their homework. I could tell if they had actually completed it, or if a parent had. These issues do come up when you are teaching in a Title One school. If their parent, or parents had sat with them to help them through the process, but it was in the child’s handwriting, that was good too because that parent was interested enough to also be a teacher to their offspring. I remember in third grade, I had a child as smart as could be. She came from a miserable household. She was determined to get herself out of there. She would get herself up in the morning and go to the bus stop with her finished homework. Her parents were drug addicts. That was a long time ago, and I hope her perseverance payed off.
"...as sure as hellfire." Is hellfire for certain? Does the existence of hellfire confirm the cool breezes of heaven? Can any -ism constructed by man - or woman - solve our problems? Doesn't the problem lie with human nature? If so, how do we change our nature?
Thanks for the thought-provoking comment. I've contemplated an answer since you left it, and I've decided you've raised such an important point that it deserves a Monday Morning post all its own. I've already uploaded this coming Monday's Bric-a-Brac, so I'll take on your question August 7th. Hope you'll join me.
On a lighter note, don’t you think The American Dental Society was also in on the game to sell sugar cereals to young growing teeth? Especially that Captain Crunch, delicious as it was to me then it stuck to my teeth….likely causing the decay that I suffered with all my life! Consumers UNITE!!!!
One certainly has to wonder, eh? I mean, I don't remember The American Dental Society lobbying against sugar when I was growing up. But then again, you don't hear of them lobbying against it even today. So yeah, likely complicit, because more cavities means more business!
I agree!
This goes along the same line of thought, in regard to rooting for the underdog, btw my fav too those long ago Saturday mornings... what do you think of the competitions at school where instead of the first, second, third winners getting their ribbons or trophies; the whole group of participants get one too. I believe it sets a wrong tone for life with the children. There are always going to be someone somewhere that will beat you at a job interview, etc. No, you don’t get another job at the company just because you tried. I believe it ruins the competitive nature of what life really is and set them up to fail. Maybe I’m processing it all too much. Lol Just my random thoughts.
When we would have games at the school where I taught, everybody got a ribbon for participating. Some would get numbered ribbons as well, but everyone had a good time.
Wow, that's another great comment and another excellent idea for an upcoming #MMLBB! Thanks so much! I have thought about this same trend, too. So, now I have my topics for the next TWO Mondays, thanks to you and T. Saenz. Muchas Gracias!
They would all at least get a participation ribbon, an otter pop afterwards (always eaten outside) and candy during the competitions. Some were reams that won. We teachers would have to haul around bags for every kid. We also had to teach them how to make paper airplanes. That was the last contest, but they each got ribbons and candy for that as well. I would not give them the candy until they were about to go home. I told them to not eat it on the bus, but at least they weren’t driving me crazy with that sugar high. They could drive their parents crazy.
Wow. Seems excessive. Like, why do we have a culture that thinks it's a good idea to bribe kids with candy to do things that ought to be fun or interesting on their own merit?
I like the idea of prizes better. When, I was teaching the upper grades, I would have a prize box (no candy). If they did their homework for the whole week, they would get to pick a prize. I kept a chart on the wall with each of their names and would check them off if they had done their homework. I could tell if they had actually completed it, or if a parent had. These issues do come up when you are teaching in a Title One school. If their parent, or parents had sat with them to help them through the process, but it was in the child’s handwriting, that was good too because that parent was interested enough to also be a teacher to their offspring. I remember in third grade, I had a child as smart as could be. She came from a miserable household. She was determined to get herself out of there. She would get herself up in the morning and go to the bus stop with her finished homework. Her parents were drug addicts. That was a long time ago, and I hope her perseverance payed off.
I'm sure the support of a caring and interested teacher such as yourself had a positive impact on her life, Cindy!
I'm so pleased to have you as a reader, Cindy!
"...as sure as hellfire." Is hellfire for certain? Does the existence of hellfire confirm the cool breezes of heaven? Can any -ism constructed by man - or woman - solve our problems? Doesn't the problem lie with human nature? If so, how do we change our nature?
Thanks for the thought-provoking comment. I've contemplated an answer since you left it, and I've decided you've raised such an important point that it deserves a Monday Morning post all its own. I've already uploaded this coming Monday's Bric-a-Brac, so I'll take on your question August 7th. Hope you'll join me.