Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Who's the Teacher Here?"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
40 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This is another of your posts I missed the first time around. Sorry. I wish I had read it.
After loosing our first baby to the DPT injection, we knew we could make babies and having another one because a number one priority. (another one BECAME a number one priority.)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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This is another of your posts I missed the first time around. Sorry. I wish I had read it.
After loosing our first baby to the DPT injection, we knew we could make babies and having another one because a number one priority. (another one BECAME a number one priority.)
Comment Written 30-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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Thank you Barbara. I appreciate you reading this now. I missed reading a lot of work back then too. Sometimes there is more than we can keep up with.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
I doubt even a manual could instruct us how to maintain an even keel with our children. Their minds are changing faster than we can understand the first thought. When you think you understand, you discover you were totally off base. At least, that's how it goes even as mine are grown.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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I doubt even a manual could instruct us how to maintain an even keel with our children. Their minds are changing faster than we can understand the first thought. When you think you understand, you discover you were totally off base. At least, that's how it goes even as mine are grown.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 30-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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You are so right. Just when you think you've got on of them figured out, everything changes. They may even switch personalities. Life is anything but boring.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
While learning goes both ways in siblings, including twins, and one is a roughly challenging; extra care and attention to such a challenging learner, at parental affection you wish to identify one a good learner and teacher; well said, well done; keep writing. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D.R.)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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While learning goes both ways in siblings, including twins, and one is a roughly challenging; extra care and attention to such a challenging learner, at parental affection you wish to identify one a good learner and teacher; well said, well done; keep writing. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D.R.)
Comment Written 30-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much for another great review.
Beth
Comment from S A Bullen
I want more.... You need to write more. I loved it. My three were like chalk and cheese in lots of ways and trying to administer the same type of discipline as our parents had on us was near impossible. Anyway, mine have turned into lovely young adults (I'm told). This was well written and an enjoyable read and I'd love to hear more. Sheryn :-)
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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I want more.... You need to write more. I loved it. My three were like chalk and cheese in lots of ways and trying to administer the same type of discipline as our parents had on us was near impossible. Anyway, mine have turned into lovely young adults (I'm told). This was well written and an enjoyable read and I'd love to hear more. Sheryn :-)
Comment Written 22-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much Sheryn. I really appreciate the review and comments. There is a lot more. This will go into a book in my portfolio, "Chasing the Elusive Dream." There is one which is still active called about my experiences with Da cares.
I'm so glad you like this and I hope you will read more.
Beth
Comment from James Chaima Phiri
I wish children came with manuals on how to handle them. The author, in this story, has spoken on behalf of all parents. This story is well narrated. Talking about her three biological children, she has managed to describe billion of children in the world. Isn't that wonderful! I now believe that the first born finds parents without any experience. Whatever they do is try-and-error-process. The last born finds the parents tired of shouting; "Do this! Don't do that, etc!" The last sentence is very important: "Who is doing the most learning?" I guess my answer would be both. That is why the parental love especially mother's love does not fade. The parent wants to monitor each progress in the life of the child and even beyond. How will the grand children be? Will they inherit the characteristics of their parents? The learning does not end! This is excellent! Thank you.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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I wish children came with manuals on how to handle them. The author, in this story, has spoken on behalf of all parents. This story is well narrated. Talking about her three biological children, she has managed to describe billion of children in the world. Isn't that wonderful! I now believe that the first born finds parents without any experience. Whatever they do is try-and-error-process. The last born finds the parents tired of shouting; "Do this! Don't do that, etc!" The last sentence is very important: "Who is doing the most learning?" I guess my answer would be both. That is why the parental love especially mother's love does not fade. The parent wants to monitor each progress in the life of the child and even beyond. How will the grand children be? Will they inherit the characteristics of their parents? The learning does not end! This is excellent! Thank you.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and your wonderful in depth comments. I think you are right. The first child is the greatest learning experience. It my case there were three close in age so all of them were learning experiences. My last child comes along ten years later and is raised in an entirely different enviroments. We never stop learning.
Beth
Comment from Yeflargetharb
Wow. Each kid really owns their own personality. As we grow older, I think we adapt to how society molds us, which makes growing up a process of chipping off individuality little by little.
I like the way you described your kids. You summarized their characteristics without it being too long-drawn and affectionate, which is how a lot of parents are.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Wow. Each kid really owns their own personality. As we grow older, I think we adapt to how society molds us, which makes growing up a process of chipping off individuality little by little.
I like the way you described your kids. You summarized their characteristics without it being too long-drawn and affectionate, which is how a lot of parents are.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the positive comments. You are right that society molds us. I guess that explains whey some of the earlier characteristics seem to disappear over time.
Beth
Comment from writerwish
Oh, This was such a well written description of how different children behave! I do think you should have a reward for this one and for raising your children always taking into consideration their needs. My children still teach me. They are 39, 35, 31, 25, 23 and 20. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Oh, This was such a well written description of how different children behave! I do think you should have a reward for this one and for raising your children always taking into consideration their needs. My children still teach me. They are 39, 35, 31, 25, 23 and 20. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the lovely six star review. You did reward me. I appreciate your comments and telling be about your six children. I gave birth to five but lost the first one and didn't have the last until my twins were ten. I see yours are very spread out with a lot of years separating the last from the first.
Beth
Comment from A Matter Of Words
Who's The Teacher Here is very well written. The descriptions of each child and their personal traits were rich enough for me to get a clear sense of who they are. The picture is wonderful.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Who's The Teacher Here is very well written. The descriptions of each child and their personal traits were rich enough for me to get a clear sense of who they are. The picture is wonderful.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the positive comments. I do appreciate you reading and giving me feedback.
Beth
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You are most welcome. I love work that is well written and comes from the heart...Stephanie
Comment from marion
Hi Beth
Another very interesting chapter in your story. I love reading them. You describe the children's personalities well, and thus it is easy to see them.
A couple of things I noted:
do anything,(space)including walking
Why doesn't (don't) her parents do something?
The question is who is doing the most learning.(?) (suggest question mark)
Look forward to your next post.
Marion.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Hi Beth
Another very interesting chapter in your story. I love reading them. You describe the children's personalities well, and thus it is easy to see them.
A couple of things I noted:
do anything,(space)including walking
Why doesn't (don't) her parents do something?
The question is who is doing the most learning.(?) (suggest question mark)
Look forward to your next post.
Marion.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you Marion. I appreciate the review and comments. I'm so pleased that you enjoy reading my stories. Thanks also for your great eye for catching the spags.
Beth
Comment from teacherdub
Beth, it is hard to relate to your message as I wasn't able to have children. But, from a teacher's point of view, I can definitely relate. I learned early in my career never to close my mind to the changes that take place in a student. I enjoyed this one very much, and it brought me back to what I still miss...my classroom. td
For your consideration only...
in the process of taking whatever he got his hands on apart and destroying it. (taking apart whatever he had in his hands and destroying it.)??
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Beth, it is hard to relate to your message as I wasn't able to have children. But, from a teacher's point of view, I can definitely relate. I learned early in my career never to close my mind to the changes that take place in a student. I enjoyed this one very much, and it brought me back to what I still miss...my classroom. td
For your consideration only...
in the process of taking whatever he got his hands on apart and destroying it. (taking apart whatever he had in his hands and destroying it.)??
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the positive comments. You truly have the heart of a teacher. I think some people are born for that purpose. Thanks for helping me reword an awkward sentence.
Beth
