This memory month has really stirred up the memories of not only me but of Mr. Man. Today’s memory is his. The year was ahhhhh 1963, it was summer time. Mr. Man took the money he had saved, got on his bike and rode 10 miles to the store and purchased a .22 rifle. With the rifle perched over the handle bars he was off for the 10 mile trip home with his new purchase. When we hear these stories we are amazed at the thought. A 12 year old, 10 miles on a bike alone to buy a gun. When I hear these stories I hear determination. I hear grit. I hear resolve. In today’s world we can’t let our 12 year olds ride their bikes 10 miles alone to buy a gun, we just wouldn’t do that. We couldn't do it! So today how do we go about teaching determination, grit and resolve? Good question.
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3 comments:
For determination we buy 6 year old boys Lego Semi's to put together... ;)
Great question! (Waiting for the answer, because I see the loss of the skills we developed. So many of my memories are of just such adventures that I.would.never.let.my.kids.do, but that made me who I am) Sure wish our world hadn't gotten so unfriendly.
determination and resolve?...are they not coming packaged these days with enough of that already? Am I supposed to encourage more?! Aahhhh!!! =)
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