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Old 07-08-2008, 01:01 PM   #5
Marc Abrams
Dojo: Aikido Arts of Shin Budo Kai/ Bedford Hills, New York
Location: New York
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Re: Teaching children, seeing parents

I agree with Ricky and also strongly encourage the parents to either participate with their children or at least watch the classes. My reasons are as follows:
1) legal: It is important for a parent to view the classes and know what goes on. "witnesses" to alleged events and incidents are important to insure everybody's safety and well-being.

2) Budo: It about protecting our community. The most important community is the family unit. To make that unit stronger through a shared activity is fantastic to see.

3) Social: Many parent today view classes for their children as little more than babysitting services. Taking a child from one activity to another is somehow viewed as good parenting. A child knows when a parent takes an active interest in who that child is and what that child does. It reinforces good social connections through demonstrable caring.

4) Economics: Families that train together tend to make more referrals. At least that has been my observation.

I can go on, but I will stop typing now.

Marc Abrams
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