There are five in our household and this year each of us are undertaking some form of study. We have two undergrads, two high school students and one post grad. The only one not studying is the cat. He's quite content to help us out by laying on our books, flipping his paw at our pens as we try to take notes and stepping all over the computer keyboards as we try and post messages to Blackboard.
Needless to say, life gets interesting ...
The studying, and subsequent learning is important. Equally important, though, is the modelling of learning. Just by growing up in a family where it is normal for parents to read, to undertake further study and to expect their children to do the same offers advantages over those who aren't exposed to that behavior.
It's often difficult for those who have grown up valuing learning and education to understand those who haven't. And, quite frequently, in public libraries these are the people we see most often.
It's up to us to offer opportunities for them to find that spark, that area of interest, that just may change their view.
What a talented family you are - what exactly is everyone studying?
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure about the talented part ... but thanks!
ReplyDeleteMeg is in Year 8 GATE (gifted & talented)program which she transitioned to incredibly well (with a little help from Kylie's Ben) ... Cait is in Year 9 ... Jes is studying Criminology and Psychology at Murdoch ... Pete is completing a BA in Librarianship and Corporate Information Management ... and I'm doing my Grad Dip in Library and Information Management ...
Phew! I'm tired just thinking about it!