Many parents are relying too much on 2-dimensional learning tools instead of 3-dimensional. I would think that these arguments could be held for computers as well, i.e. sitting them in front of a computer screen with learning games for long periods of time.
I agree with you. Children need to outside, need to be reading, need to be playing with their erector set, and they need to be interacting with others.
My children would much rather be outside biking and rollerblading than being inside watching TV.
10/05/2005 5:04:04 PM PDT
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I have just received updated information from a family member on the statue. This is what she has told me.
"A friend just told me they moved her to a chapel in Taylor. The brother told her the guy died August 29th and she bowed her head two days after he went into the hospital. He had just purchased the statue before he went in the hospital. They had a picture of the guy with a face of Mary in the corner of it.
One of the girls at work went to see the Virgin Mary yesterday. She said the head was bowed and looking down. She is gonna go back again - couldn't tell if the statue was cement or not. She said there was such a long line to see it. She talked to the guy's brother. I'll let you know what he said once I talk to her again. Her son got sick at school and she had to leave so I didn't get a chance to talk to her about it today."
A Vice Admiral for the Coast Guard working on rescue in New Orleans "shut down" Katie Couric this morning also. She asked him which part of government should receive an "F" for their response to this disaster. The Vice Admiral responded instantly with "[The hurricane] is the one that should receive a "F". He then spoke about the positive aspects of the search and rescue teams.