The November 28, 2005 issue of New York magazine has an eye-opening article entitled “Cracking the Kindergarten Code”. It is actually a set of guidelines for getting your child admitted into the private kindergarten of your choice. Apparently this is not an easy task or something that should be taken lightly. The competition is stiff and the stakes are high.
In Killing Monsters 303.6 J77k 2002 Gerard Jones discusses some important issues for parents and teachers alike. The author explains his opinions on why children need superheroes and why they choose to play violent games. Jones believes that it’s not the media’s fault but instead it is a child’s way of coping with life and must be explored and supported by the adults in the child’s life.
