Your insights are spot on. I have four children ranging from 10 through 17. Even though there are great challenges happening currently, there are also opportunities that I think will allow my children more freedom to be creative and pursue jobs that are more meaningful to them, instead of following a more traditional path that might not fit with who they are.
I believe that education is changing rapidly also as we are forced to rethink a lot of aspects having to do with it. I think many children will benefit from this. I know mine already have during the changes Covid19 brought on. The same goes for the workplace. We have to move along with all the changes and adapt.
Time to redefine success.
Keep the blogs coming!
Danielle Kloberdanz
Hi Danielle,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I appreciate your comments. I agree that the COVID-19 shutdown opened the eyes of many people. I think parents are beginning to question whether they can rely on the traditional path offered by the school system. Not only does it discourage much-needed agility and exposure to rapid economic shifts, but its assumption that human beings can be standardized is harmful to student health and well-being. I am excited by the many learner-centered schools and programs now emerging. I regularly share articles on my Pam Roy Blog Facebook Page. I hope to continue our discussion.
Best,
Pam
I’m excited to learn more about that. Especially since I have couple of children who do not seem to fit the typical student profile. One of them has focus and attention issues and always seems behind on tasks. During the quarantine she did an excellent job navigating her online tasks and completing them very efficiently, usually completing all her weekly tasks within two or three days. Leaving her much freedom to do things she enjoys. It was such a joy to witness her realization that she can do this and that focus issues are brought on by circumstances. I never thought I’d say this, but if we are forced to go back to full-time school, I will consider homeschooling for her. Right now I am delighted to say that our school district will offer a blended version of part-time school and part-time homeschooling. I’m excited about that!
Danielle
Pam,
Your transparency and sharing the real-life experiences you are having with your 3 girls is so insightful. There are many things to consider in our ever changing world. It is great to plan, but it is also necessary to have a back up plan. Who knew we would be faced with a pandemic in 2020. We couldn’t adequately plan for this, but here we are. As I read your words I couldn’t help but think about my own 2 daughters and how much life has changed for them.
Thank you for your words,
Stacy Green
Hi Stacy,
Thank you for commenting. Life has certainly changed for this generation and our kids are caught in the midst of an economic shift. I once read the advice a futurist gave to parents saying “Embrace uncertainty”. We need to do that but the shift is also creating opportunities for them to decide how they want to live, work, and learn.
Sending my best to you and your family,
Pam
I enjoyed seeing the picture at the beginning of your blog Pam. You certainly are spot on. It is such a different world for this generation. With so many now creating their own jobs it is important for them to begin saving early for retirement. Fortunately for me, as an independent contractor I began a SEP in 1978 putting away 15% of my net each year. Now, I believe people can put away 25%. Sometimes I don’t think independent contractors know about this and so end up in dire straits.
Keep your good thoughts coming. I love sharing them with family.
This is a great blog!
Your insights are spot on. I have four children ranging from 10 through 17. Even though there are great challenges happening currently, there are also opportunities that I think will allow my children more freedom to be creative and pursue jobs that are more meaningful to them, instead of following a more traditional path that might not fit with who they are.
I believe that education is changing rapidly also as we are forced to rethink a lot of aspects having to do with it. I think many children will benefit from this. I know mine already have during the changes Covid19 brought on. The same goes for the workplace. We have to move along with all the changes and adapt.
Time to redefine success.
Keep the blogs coming!
Danielle Kloberdanz
Hi Danielle,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I appreciate your comments. I agree that the COVID-19 shutdown opened the eyes of many people. I think parents are beginning to question whether they can rely on the traditional path offered by the school system. Not only does it discourage much-needed agility and exposure to rapid economic shifts, but its assumption that human beings can be standardized is harmful to student health and well-being. I am excited by the many learner-centered schools and programs now emerging. I regularly share articles on my Pam Roy Blog Facebook Page. I hope to continue our discussion.
Best,
Pam
I’m excited to learn more about that. Especially since I have couple of children who do not seem to fit the typical student profile. One of them has focus and attention issues and always seems behind on tasks. During the quarantine she did an excellent job navigating her online tasks and completing them very efficiently, usually completing all her weekly tasks within two or three days. Leaving her much freedom to do things she enjoys. It was such a joy to witness her realization that she can do this and that focus issues are brought on by circumstances. I never thought I’d say this, but if we are forced to go back to full-time school, I will consider homeschooling for her. Right now I am delighted to say that our school district will offer a blended version of part-time school and part-time homeschooling. I’m excited about that!
Danielle
Pam,
Your transparency and sharing the real-life experiences you are having with your 3 girls is so insightful. There are many things to consider in our ever changing world. It is great to plan, but it is also necessary to have a back up plan. Who knew we would be faced with a pandemic in 2020. We couldn’t adequately plan for this, but here we are. As I read your words I couldn’t help but think about my own 2 daughters and how much life has changed for them.
Thank you for your words,
Stacy Green
Hi Stacy,
Thank you for commenting. Life has certainly changed for this generation and our kids are caught in the midst of an economic shift. I once read the advice a futurist gave to parents saying “Embrace uncertainty”. We need to do that but the shift is also creating opportunities for them to decide how they want to live, work, and learn.
Sending my best to you and your family,
Pam
I enjoyed seeing the picture at the beginning of your blog Pam. You certainly are spot on. It is such a different world for this generation. With so many now creating their own jobs it is important for them to begin saving early for retirement. Fortunately for me, as an independent contractor I began a SEP in 1978 putting away 15% of my net each year. Now, I believe people can put away 25%. Sometimes I don’t think independent contractors know about this and so end up in dire straits.
Keep your good thoughts coming. I love sharing them with family.