It seems like yesterday that I was driving on Highway 12 from the Bay Area to interview with the Lodi Unified School District to attain a counseling position.
It was a warm sunny day in July 1989. As I drove into Lodi, I was mesmerized by the beautiful countryside and the fertile farmland. Once in town, I was thoroughly charmed with the individuality of the homes and the smiles on people's faces as they strolled down School Street. My thoughts were, "I hope they offer me a job. I would really like to work in this warm and inviting community."
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Darrell Baumbach posted at 3:30 pm on Sun, Apr 1, 2012.
I admire the thoughtfulness and caring nature of Maria Cervantes.
Her letter was constructive and thought provoking. What all children do with their time and the environment they grow up in is essential to their behavior. Two issues that I would add to the mix is the effect of child labor laws and well as the fear many parents have of the state when it comes to disciplining and controlling their children's behavior.
When I grew up my fiends and I worked in the vineyards during the summer and sometimes on long breaks. It resulted in me appreciating school as the hard work got me to thinking, there has got to be a better way. In today's rules and regulations, work many times is not an option. Most employers who have to pay a high minimum wage is not willing to give a nice kid a job. Work in my view is constructive, puts money in their pockets and develops a sense of purpose and responsibility.
I also have talked with many parents over the last 15 years and fear of the state and having their child removed from their home if they as much as spank their child is a problem. I am not saying that spanking is the answer, but many parents are afraid to discipline which results in an unstructured environment where many children have little boundaries and limits to their behavior.