Tuesday, May 11, 2010

In Praise of Small Schools

This evening we went to watch our kids be recognized for their achievements of the past year and to hear their plans for the coming year. Fi going to college and Sam being recognized for academic achievement and for doing so well in Debate, Forensics, Band and Choir.
This type of ceremony takes place on a larger scale, certainly. What we saw tonight though, does not. All the seniors are recognized.
Kids in non-sport activities are recognized for doing well.
As parents we get the chance to beam when our children are named.
Small schools are important. They need to be upheld. The schools need to be funded. Parents and communities need them.
But enough about that. What I really want to say is that I love my kids. At all levels. Even when one acts like a pretty princess or one acts like a troll.
I love them.

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