The Art of Conversation
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» colleenmwilliams - Heather,
I always enjoy reading your work. Thanks for all the thought, time, and effort that you spend on your topic articles.-- posted by colleenmwilliams
» eurocrat_au - Conversation is a wonderful thing
We either tend to idealise or demonise it as an option for our children. I believe in talking to children like the perfect human beings they are, without deficits or dishonesty, and your article, putting this in the context of reading, has confirmed me in this belief. I would also advocate talking to children in the womb, especially boys, because their brains are at least six weeks behind according to a research report. Conversation is food for the mind.Adelaide La Blanche-Dupont
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» bwheather - Re: Conversation is a wonderful thing
In response to message posted by eurocrat_au:I couldn't agree more. Talking to babies in the womb seems completely natural to many mothers. I was one of them. Playing soothing music works wonders, too. Thanks for commenting on the article.
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Jo Murphy
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It is strange you should mention that whole idea.
I have taught teenagers for many years. Just co-incidentally I have noticed over that period of time that the same teenagers who really can't read (the basics) can't converse fluently either. It is as though no-one has ever really talked to them. It is a bit like "What Do You Say Once You Have Said Hello?"
Mind you I can see a direct relationship between neglect in early childhood and deficiencies in later years.
It seems to be the luck of the draw...some kids get born with family structures that are supportive and nurturing and some don't. Life just then follows on.
Problems compound.
Behaviour bcomes problematic.
The child becomes isolated.
Learning deficiencies compound.
I could describe the whole cycle for you but I know I don't need to.
How lucky your children are to have parents who have taken the time to care.
Jo
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» bwheather - Re: Re: Re: Conversation is a wonderful thing
In response to message posted by martine3038:Hi Jo,
Thanks for commenting on the article. It is one of those topics parents could discuss all day. Though many otherwise caring parents can overlook the need for conversation., especially when their kids are smaller. Even if someone can engage kids in conversation, it's got to help. Thanks for your comment. ;-)
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