Attention is the best antidote for materialism. Lisette Thooft| November 2003 issue Once when my son John was around 13, he was sitting in the living room watching television. It was a daily soap opera that he ab-so-lute-ly had to see so he could join in with peer group … [Read more...] about Child seeks parents
Archives for November 2003
Little people, big business
Jonathan Rowe and Gary Ruskin claim that our culture of consumption is undermining parenting. Jonathan Rowe and Gary Ruskin | November 2003 issue Paul Kurnit is the president of KidShop, an advertising firm that specialises in marketing to children, and he has plans for our … [Read more...] about Little people, big business
Dying to live
To find peace you sometimes need to confront your worst fears. Tijn Touber | November 2003 issue Not too long ago, a good friend of mine reached a stage in her life where she did not know what to do any more. Having just survived a marriage crisis, she had recently severely … [Read more...] about Dying to live
It takes one to talk
More and more people are looking to revive the lost art of conversation. How do we start talking again?Margaret Wheatley | November 2003 issue We stay silent and apart for many reasons. Some of us have never been invited to share our ideas and opinions. From early school days, … [Read more...] about It takes one to talk
Learning not to fight
Conflict mediation at schools improves atmosphere and student performance.Marco Visscher | November 2003 issue Ao Wen Ya, a secondary school teacher in Beijing, China, teaches her students to live together peacefully. The result? ‘Children feel happier and more relaxed now,’ says … [Read more...] about Learning not to fight