Comments on: Little Miss Convicted

By: Sarah Carmichael

Sarah Carmichael — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:48:45 +0000

It is a powerful song. I didn’t realize how much it influenced me until I got older.

I have never heard it live, I don’t think. Too bad he couldn’t play it for you. I wish I could have seen him live.

By: Travis J Allison

Travis J Allison — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:39:02 +0000

I think it is safe to say that Take It From the Source changed me… and even gained me a friend.

When we saw John on Friday we asked him if he’d play it but apparently it needs Hugh for all of the fancy finger picking.

By: Heather ~ Acting Balanced Mom

Heather ~ Acting Balanced Mom — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:57:26 +0000

I love free to be you and me!!!

Stopping by again to let you know I’ve left a little award on my blog for you:

http://actingbalanced.blogspot.com/2010/02/awards.html

By: Old School/New School Mom

Old School/New School Mom — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:59:02 +0000

I love “Free to Be You And Me” so much. But then again, I had hippy parents. They are aging hippies now. But I remember the title song well.

“To a land where the river runs free….etc.”

And I have continued to be a raging liberal! So I suppose the answer to your question is: yes. Music does influence kids in a profound way. Perhaps I will expose my son “Free to Be You And Me!”

By: Tess

Tess — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:20:43 +0000

Stopping by from SITS! Hello!

By: Tinka

Tinka — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:38:58 +0000

Stopping by from SITS and wishing you a great Tuesday

By: Autumn Twig

Autumn Twig — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:30:36 +0000

that’s a great picture up on your blog title

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:26:58 +0000

I guess you just try to get them to see the other side of the story whenever it arises…but I think the most important thing is to model the behaviour you want – teach by example…

By: Jacki (JackiYo)

Jacki (JackiYo) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:29:36 +0000

I have to say I’m getting better at speaking up as I ‘grow up’. Some members of my mom’s side of the family are racist – a couple uncles, and my grandpa was. (I thought about typing ‘a wee bit racist’ or ‘somewhat racist’, but really, you either are or you aren’t, right?) I find myself speaking up now if I hear a joke or a comment. In a tactful way, of course. Like Christine, I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t really thought about the topic of your post. I guess I do feel strongly about gender issues and really try to make sure we don’t fall into the stereotypes – and that my kids don’t feel as if they have to.

Today my 5 1/2 year old was talking about a kid that ‘none of the girls like’ in her class. He’s a ‘troublemaker’ and is always trying to kiss them or hug them. He’s ‘always’ in trouble at school. I tried to get her to see how he might feel when the girls say they don’t like him. Maybe that’s part of the reason he acts the way he does. I asked her if she would be feel sad if they said they didn’t like her.

We also try to expose them to experiences, such as donating food/toys so families/kids can get what they need if they aren’t able to afford things on their own right now. I hope by starting when they’re a bit too young to really understand they will grow up with the empathy – and maybe even conviction – to help make this world a better place. And the courage to be themselves. Not feeling that they must fit in by being like everyone else.

I’m rambling now, so I’ll just stop! Thanks for making me think, Sarah and Christine.

By: Christine LaRocque

Christine LaRocque — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:37:47 +0000

So glad I inspired you I’m embarassed to admit that I haven’t thought much about exposing my children to experiences that are different than their own. Pointed out so clearly as you do here, it gives me pause for thought and makes me realize I need to make it a priority. I’d like to be able to do it as much as possible through travel, but outside of that I suspect music and books will play a big part.