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=Hi Team,= I am taking a class on wikis. I need to create a wiki and invite people to join. Since you are my school family, I thought I would try it with you.

I want you to respond to the following question--- I tried to keep it light--- I know we have a lot on our plates. Since I never have a chance to hear about your families, I developed a question around that.

How does being a parent make you a better teacher?


 * It has forced me to laugh at the little things. Example: Jonah thought it would be funny to switch the hot and cold labels on the faucets in the bathroom. When he was 2, Jonah thought it would be funny to paint the walls using Vick's rub.


 * Being a parent gives me a better understanding of my students; why they do what they do.
 * Being a parent also gives me a better perspective on how family dynamics can affect a student. Students bring to school a host of issues and being a parent helps me to be more understanding and patient.

Hi Amy,

Cool Wiki! Is this where I should be answering the question? Being a parent makes me a better teacher because I can understand and empathize with the parents as well as the students, I have developed more patience and the ability to "pick my battles." Also, with two very different children, it has made me appreciate how unique each student can be! Good luck with the Wiki, Vicky

Hi Amy, Patience is needed when rearing our young and also needed when teaching someone about new subject matter. It is especially needed when they don't have an interest in the matter at hand. Toby 