"Ready for primary education" is an overused phrase.
We don't need to get kids ready for us. We need to be ready for them.
And of course, none of us are ever ready!
Implying students need to come ready to learn betrays a subtle yet powerful belief: Learning isn't natural; learning is done through teaching.
And why aren't students asked about their readiness, especially when it comes to the use of manipulative tactics like grades, bribes, and punishments?
Seems like someone should've approached me at 5 and said, "Are you ready for school?"
There's an interesting story Tiger Woods tells about readiness that's applicable here. Early on he wanted to develop his focus and he asked for his dad's help because Tiger was getting harassed on the course and was not playing well because of it.
Before launching into a readiness routine his dad asked, "are you sure this is what you want?"
Well, Tiger and his dad tell the rest of the story a little better.
We owe it to our children to get their permission to be "tough" on them. Because to survive and thrive through toughness, especially from a caretaker, you have to want something on the other side really badly.
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