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Truthfully, it’s been a frustrating exer-cise
and has eaten up hours in the day
that I don’t have.
However, I’m impressed by the
options students have these days.
Applications and learning-based
games such as Reflex math, Raz-Kids,
Seesaw, PBS Kids and the online
public library are incredible resources
that were barely even dreamed about
when I was a kid, and I often wonder
what our world would be like if the
technology had been around sooner.
This gives me hope for the future,
since our kids are the next generation
of superstars.
Certainly, on some days I am not
the dad I want to be. I often fall short
in my new roles. I hope our amazing
teachers will soon be back in the
classroom, doing what they do best. To
say they are an extremely dedicated,
overworked and underpaid segment
is an understatement — an idea that
is reinforced each time school is not in
session.
Another idea that alleviates some
of the anxiety is, in the grand scheme
of things, regressing at school is not
the worst possible outcome. There is
no need to get mad at a child for not
wanting to do their reading or follow a
schedule. Their incredible teachers will
quickly find a way to course correct and
get them where they need to be.
The feelings that our children are
experiencing during this time will stay
with them through the years, much
more than lessons or academics. Being
available to serve their mental and
emotional needs is the most important
thing we can do.
I hope this simple idea will serve
as a beacon and guidepost, or at least
an anxiety-reliever, to other parents
who are struggling to be the best
possible version of themselves for
their kids.
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