tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post470711989460858720..comments2024-03-18T20:06:15.193-05:00Comments on TEACH SUZUKI: Monday Morning Check In: Burst Your BubblePaula E. Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-23264037472841170962013-07-24T08:05:42.232-05:002013-07-24T08:05:42.232-05:00I wonder about mothers asking their daughters to c...I wonder about mothers asking their daughters to call them by first names. I have witnessed a few moms who seem to be trying to turn their daughters into girlfriends. I wonder if that will ever be appropriate. The fact is that the relationship will ALWAYS be mother & daughter, and no changing of the names will change that fact. Unfortunately, the daughters may not have the maturity to understand that there is a hierarchy to the relationship. Someone needs to be in charge and make final decisions. First names may blur this distinction that it is the parent who should be in charge. This is a problem in general among many parents today. Here in the South, it is not very common to hear children address adults without "ma'am" and "sir." I grew up in PA, and my mother didn't like hearing these forms of address. I've lived in TX 37 years, and I am quite used to hearing and using these forms of address. I wish we could revert back to the Pride and Prejudice days. It seemed to be a kindler and gentler society, even among spouses.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-36396702645456778542013-07-23T08:36:08.733-05:002013-07-23T08:36:08.733-05:00Hello Paula,
I have taught middle school for many...Hello Paula,<br /><br />I have taught middle school for many years. In general they are like grade threes in bigger bodies and their actions and behaviors are generally a perfect reelection of one or both parents. What do you think of the the trend of mothers having their daughters call them by their first name. I just tell myself that it s not the students' fault and move on.Dave Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344324671797815744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-88347894158808663282013-07-23T07:48:34.045-05:002013-07-23T07:48:34.045-05:00Thank you, Maria! Of course you may use this artic...Thank you, Maria! Of course you may use this article! Please link me a copy if you can. I'd love to read what your newsletter says. This is a good way to get writing ideas. paulabirdviolin@gmail.comPaula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-76200893281276709052013-07-22T10:27:31.617-05:002013-07-22T10:27:31.617-05:00Such wonderful points and tips, Paula! Considerati...Such wonderful points and tips, Paula! Consideration for time and reflection are such wonderful lessons for both students and adults to learn. With your permission, I would like to share your article in my school's monthly email newsletter.<br /><br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475473434222034484noreply@blogger.com