Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:47:31 -0500
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Difficult workshops


Well said, John......ditto the thought.

Mary H. 


On 1/25/09 7:32 AM, "John Dudley" <john.dudley-AT-telepuppets.com> wrote:

> I can well appreciate what Alan is saying about workshops in the
> 1960's but regrettably over the years times and attitudes have changed
> considerably. We have Ipods and computer games to occupy our minds.
> Anything that requires a bit of thought is BORING, especially if
> challenged to do anything. Those who have a bit of money in their
> pockets tend to go out and buy what they want or drive their parents
> into the ground! Many youngsters used to have school clubs and
> hobbies. Sport is one that appears to have survived.
> 
> I am sure it is the same in America with a lot of the young as it is
> in the UK. It all starts in the home and how much encouragement is
> given.
> On television and in newspapers we see stories of youngsters shooting
> randomly in the streets, gangs of under aged drinkers,
> wandering the streets in the early hours of the morning and when asked
> why they do it, the reply is nothing to do!
> 
> I feel sorry for many teachers who have an uphill job.
> 
> John
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