This blog has been created to discuss the topics covered in my book : Beyond Discouragement-Creativity. My goal is to post relevant news articles which both reflect and refute my opinions and observations. As a visitor, your comments would be most appreciated. - Bienvenue. À vous la parole.
"The goal of Ottawa's social workers should be to put themselves out of a job." Self-serving Social Work - Anthony Furey, comment editor, Ottawa Sun, Jan 26,2011.
Telling it like it is. Successful adults come from the ranks of children with self-control. "For A Child It's All About Control - Carly Weeks - Globe and Mail - Jan 25, 2011.
On a regular basis, world news articles appear, justifying the claims made in my book :
Children should not compete : "Student Awards Cut To Foster Teamwork. . . " - Ailleen Donnelly - National Post. (Taking competition away from children touted as "good") - 13-01-11
Advertisers target children : "De nouvelles plaintes déposées" - Marie Allard - La Presse. - 13-01-11