Denying our kids the ability to work hard and perhaps even fail from time to time, instead just displaying them in front of an approving crowd and announcing "Look at this inclusive philosophy we've embraced!", that isn't inclusion. That's simply building a Potemkin village for the world to see and admire. It's a facade. It doesn't fool Schuyler, or any other kid whose potential is wasted because of fear of failure and a desire to do the nice thing, which is so easily confused with the right thing.
Hi Rob, I just finished your book and have been catching up and following along with your blog. I wanted to let you know that your story touches people outside of your predicted audience as I am not even a parent. I think it is important that we all gain perspective about others' challenges and compassion for everyone around us. Thank you.
Hi Rob,
ReplyDeleteI just finished your book and have been catching up and following along with your blog. I wanted to let you know that your story touches people outside of your predicted audience as I am not even a parent. I think it is important that we all gain perspective about others' challenges and compassion for everyone around us. Thank you.