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Sir Ken Robinson is a visionair and a creativity expert with a very clear view on our current education systems; “schools kill creativity”. Everybody having and/or working with children should watch this presentation. Because why is being good at math so much more valued than being good at dance or drama. Surprising, because there are so many people making a very good living with artistic professions. My wish for the next generation is to turn schools into talent development centers.

How many city children have not seen a real cow or a real pig in their lives? How many kids do not know where milk comes from? Apparently there are many. So many, that the European Commission invested in a website called FARMLAND with games to learn children what life is like on a farm. What do the animals need to live a healthy and happy life? Why do we need to treat animals with respect? And what is the origin of our food? I love initiatives like this. Having respect for our nature, will give us healthier food in return.

The 100 years old “Dolto” method of education is hot news in France. Françoise Dolto died 20 years ago, but her methods are still educated and used by parents and teachers. Her theory can be compared to that of Dr. Spock. She was very famous in the sixties and seventies when she advised a lot of parents through weekly radio and TV programs. Françoise Dolto’s method has followers and enemies. That is completely logical to me. All children are so different and it is my belief that one method does not work for everybody and also not all the time.  Children go through different phases and parents need to follow their instincts to know what is the best raising method. The biggest problem is the parents, because so little parents know how to listen to their instincts. They just repeat how their parents raised them, or copy others. Being a good parent means lifelong training in listening to yourself and reacting in a conscious way.