Working Class Parenting: Motivation, Education and Inspiration For Parents

Mediocrity: the state or mindset of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance: ordinary, so-so. I tend to believe that all are born with a earnest desire to be great. A desire to make a difference, to impact our surroundings, if not the world. At some point; however, we are some how convinced that "awesomeness" must be for someone else. That perhaps our place in life is somewhere between mediocre and ... The truth is God has created all with a divine purpose. Strategically designed for impact. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Lets put mediocrity to rest in our children by seeing in them what God already see's. To instill in them a legacy of hope and Humble Confidence . A mindset that in the boldest, strongest, and most energetic time of their lives they can make a difference. What a privilege to be trusted with the task of rearing the next ...

Some time back a similar study was conduct in both a private bible college and a public middle school. Students were randomly divided into two groups and given to teachers. The teachers were told one group was made up of some of the schools brightest students, while the other teacher was told his/her students were slower to average students. From the beginning the teachers “expectations” were tainted by the stereotype placed on each of the classes. The students in the quote unquote bright class were pushed and motivated to find the answers, while the students in the slower to average class were catered. When a student didn’t know the answer, the teachers simply moved to the next student. In the bright class, if a student was having trouble learning it was chalked up to a bad day, while in the slower class it was merely understood that they were slower. If you have been following our posts in the last two weeks, discussion has ensued on the epidemic of teen mediocrity. This is an...

When do we initiate greatness, when are we cognizant of our children’s potentials. Do we dismiss the look in their eyes of childhood fantasies or capitalize on that enthusiasm? Would we give our young people (teens) the opportunity to explore within the confines of positive environments in order to exercise their abilities and curiosity? The energy and the desire to venture is not new to young adults. Remember when we talked about cross country road trips, smoky mountain hikes, ski trips or backpacking through Europe? She was only seven at the time, when a missionary came to her school. He talked about the beauties of Africa, but shared the desperation and need of the downtrodden. He spoke of the feedings and clothing of the less fortunate and the liberty of the captives through the power of God. She sat wide-eyed and mystified. “I will go to Africa when I get the chance", she said.