tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post7916443647617666597..comments2023-12-25T12:27:32.155-05:00Comments on A Different Way: Learning About Children from a Guy Who Doesn't Have AnyJoey Espinosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-37200552055109463402011-03-05T07:35:48.562-05:002011-03-05T07:35:48.562-05:00You're right, Wanda. It can't just be &quo...You're right, Wanda. It can't just be "what the child wants," but what he also needs. Kory did say more than just what I summarized, and he (and I) would agree with you. Leadership is not just giving those under your care whatever they say they want. Kids, for sure, need structure. But Kory gave me a great reminder to think about what we do through their eyes.Joey Espinosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-22406587051535374132011-03-04T13:40:16.037-05:002011-03-04T13:40:16.037-05:00Joey,
I particularly like the point on "from...Joey,<br /><br />I particularly like the point on "from the child's perspective." So much of what we do - both in after school programs and in children's ministry in the church is done from what makes the adult's feel good.<br /><br />It must go deeper than just the "child's perspective" though - it must go to what does the child truly need? You might approach that real need from the "child's perspective" - but then you may not.Wanda Parkerhttp://www.kidtrek-sundayplus.orgnoreply@blogger.com