Relief

So it turns out that the reason I was behind and confused as to why I was expected to teach the six different realms of eco zones on the world map to a 9 and 7 year old is because I WASN'T supposed to be teaching that to them. I failed to recognize that it was an extra in the curriculum if I so happened to be teaching a 7th or 8th grader......now if only I would read EVERYTHING...THOROUGHLY....doubt I will learn that lesson this time though.

Next:  Apparently the Little Bear show on PBS or Nick JR. or whichever channel it's on is supposed to encourage social and emotional development in children.  How interesting...seeing as how whenever Little Bear does ANYTHING he typically starts up conversation with inanimate objects or objects in nature... ie: "Hello Wind..."...... and...."Goodnight books.  Goodnight toys."

That doesn't sound very socially developed at all. The last thing I want to see is my 10 month old...later on down the road when he's able to speak.....socializing with his books and toys....I would hope he would be able to socialize with other HUMANS...seeing as how we were created in part to foster relationships with other HUMANS.  Not books.  Or the wind.

How convenient that people actually want to believe that the television will be sufficient in teaching their children emotional and social development so they can be relieved of that responsibility..... I'm pretty sure that A LOT of learning will come naturally in these areas simply by following the parents' example.  Rest assured Little Bear will not do the trick so don't be piling all your eggs into one basket.....and in addition, don't be striking up a little chit chat with the wind or your book shelf  because that will do the very opposite of fostering social development for your child.  

Good grief WHO in the world comes up with this stuff???!!!!!