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Training Wheels

We crawl before we walk Make sounds before we talk Put training wheels on our first bike Warm up a bit before a long hike Mom reads to you before the teacher do You practive writing your name at home, too Do you really learn how to count at school -- I counted to a zillion at four; now that was cool Yet when it comes to lasting love and marriage It seems that early preparation is disparaged And how about some classes on diaper-changing So baby' needs are met sans irritation and raging

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/9/2021 4:00:00 PM

Hello Gershon … we’ve had many discussions on the lack of education on preparing for personal life and partnerships. You’ve written it well here Gershon - Lindsay

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/9/2021 9:53:00 AM

I wish this was true, Gershon. I really do! "Mom reads to you before the teacher do You practive writing your name at home, too" It is so NOT TRUE where I teach.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/10/2021 5:32:00 PM

Learning starts at home... When it doesn't, not too much a teacher can do to remedy the situation normally. (There are exceptions of course). Good luck! :) gw

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/8/2021 11:10:00 AM

One doubts we shall ever return to the days where a woman bore 23-children so every child learnt to change nappies and tune-out bawling babies! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/10/2021 5:32:00 PM

I agree, Rico. Most of the women in my neighborhood stop at 13 children. lol.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/8/2021 7:36:00 AM

I read this and laughed so hard. A fav, in my collection! * Pangie*

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/10/2021 5:33:00 PM

Thanks for the FAVE, Pangie. Always a thrill for me! Sweetness and Light, Gershon