tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post5090098825074744030..comments2023-10-15T10:29:12.991+01:00Comments on Karyn's erratic learning journey: Lessons we don't teachThe upsychohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-31899716896257353502009-02-22T13:56:00.000+00:002009-02-22T13:56:00.000+00:00@rina I think that, for the most part, my kids are...@rina I think that, for the most part, my kids are as they are in spite of me, rather than because of me. But bear in mind, that there is a lot that goes on that I don't share here - most of which is evidence that they are just ordinary teenagers. Like every ordinary teenager, they are both capable of moments of astonishing insight and grace.<BR/><BR/>As to you son's question about school uniform, etc. Almost all schools here have a uniform. My kids' previous school didn't but it was the exception. When the kids have finished their GCSE year (at age 16) they may choose to leave school. If they stay on for the extra two years it takes to get 'A Levels', they will not have to wear uniform, but they will usually be expected to dress smartly as adults going to the office.The upsychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-22236932518210935622009-02-22T04:11:00.000+00:002009-02-22T04:11:00.000+00:00This is so beautiful! You have an angel for a son....This is so beautiful! You have an angel for a son. Am teary eyed too, some souls are just saintly. Am touched by his reply, amazing! I just read this with my son not knowing what lay ahead and now he arguing with me that kids there don't have a uniform, they have school clothes. I wish my son appreciated things as your children do. You must be such a good parent to bring up such wonderful kids. The post where you mentioned about his running a bath, that too spoke of what a sensitive child you have. Lucky mother!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com