tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416522097048166228.post5219772155021517206..comments2023-08-10T02:02:30.665-07:00Comments on Sun Breaks in the Rainy City: LoopholesJodie Howertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11553016036254130768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416522097048166228.post-2746182614018032972009-09-22T14:42:24.367-07:002009-09-22T14:42:24.367-07:00Excellent points! We've implimented the readin...Excellent points! We've implimented the reading = games this year and I find myself annoyed having to keep track of the time for my kids (but it's worth it - I just need to quit being stubborn). I set up a timer for my 9yr old, which seems to help.<br /><br />P.S. I came over to your blog from Lisa Stookey's :)LuckyRedHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999331968314504791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416522097048166228.post-80780865908797074022009-09-12T10:52:00.188-07:002009-09-12T10:52:00.188-07:00I love the connection you make between loopholes a...I love the connection you make between loopholes and fear. I guess we trick ourselves into actually thinking we have accomplished something when we settle for the technical bare minimum - "Even though I didn't run as fast as I wanted, I still ran!" OR (for Al and Cabs) "Even though I didn't read for the 20 min. I was supposed to, I read a little so I can play the Wii". All the time tricking ourselves into some faux satisfaction, deadening our ability to challenge ourselves and do the hard thing, and cheapening the reward of real satisfaction in what we do. Thanks for this post, Jod. It has sparked a lot of thought and conviction for me. :)jamiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673277499975636973noreply@blogger.com