Teenagers in pajamas can't be a good thing argues Linda Schrock Taylor:
You may have noticed students headed towards school – carrying sleeping bags, toothbrushes, clean underwear – and wondered why they weren't going home, instead. Well, those students are headed for school-sponsored activities called "Lock-Ins" and must arrive before all doors are locked. Children locked in; parents and values locked out.
Ms. Taylor offers an earth-shattering suggestion:
I think parents must get back to telling kids, "NO!" I think our schools must get back to making responsible decisions and providing activities that encourage decent, age-appropriate behavior. I think the entire culture should take the weight of making heavy life decisions off the backs of our children. We need to say "NO" to all the bad and distracting things; we need to protect our children from damage. We must do everything possible to help our children focus their attention on their educations; on healthier activities; on strong relationships with family and close friends.
But doesn't that sound so, so...negative. Yes, and amen!
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