A legacy of hate by Brian Copeland
A father recalls confronting his four year old son’s racist remark and explains that racism is taught by adults. He shares personal memories of being taunted and argues that teaching tolerance is essential to end racial strife. He uses a candy analogy to show that characters matter, not skin color.
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Brian Copeland
Adam
Carolyn
Reading Habits for a Year of Family Storytelling
A guide to making reading a family habit with practical ideas. Explore books newspapers and magazines together using seasonal themes weather watching and storytelling from different character viewpoints to enrich learning and imagination.
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Og Features Syndicate
Rewards and Intrinsic Motivation in Child Achievement
The article surveys debates on external rewards for kids such as grades prizes and pizzas. It contrasts parent and educator views, noting that incentives may erode internal drive and fail to create lasting change while highlighting internal motivation as the preferred driver.
Dear Teacher Rewarding Grades Undermines Kids Earnest Efforts
The letter argues that paying children for good grades erodes pride and increases parental pressure. External incentives can backfire when grades fall, while intrinsic motivation from valuing reading and schooling is preferred. Readers are invited to send questions to Dear Teacher at The Gazette in Carmel Indiana.
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