WOW! Lots of replies!

I really did have this idea before I read Trev's first post....

Learn to be quick to listen, and slow to speak.

I don't mean to talk slowly. That would be impossible for some. [Merlin?] But I find the more time I take to respond the more reasoned and appropriate it is. Sure in some situations we must reply immediately but often we have more time than we take and wish we could take back our words.

I'm finding this more true with raising my teenagers. They are asking quick questions that require more time than I often take to consider the answer I should give. Once they hear "Sure, that will be fine.." I can't go back. I'm saying, "let me think on that.." a lot more now.

Re. Trev's comments, I must say that even though some kids might not grasp hold of some of the concepts we would like them to learn, we are not relieved of our duty to impart as many life lessons as we can to train them for life. My kids won't be carrying hPDAs or GTD flowcharts any time soon. But every time they forget an assignment or a work schedule I will encourage them to get back to their todo list.

I also agree that it is the parents responsibility. But then I think ALL education is parent's responsibility. We've just sublet the core subjects out to the schools. Unfortunately many think the schools can give a complete education. Not Possible!