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Tim Elmore at #d62012

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Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and president of Growing Leaders, whose goal is to develop young leaders to transform society.  He has written more than 20 books.  Check out this site here "Here is a kid growing up too fast and growing up too slow simultaneously." "26 is the new 18." "Adolescence doesn't end until 34 years old." The Big Debate: Are Students Growing Up Too Fast or Too Slowly? Artificial Maturity: What is it? Students are over-exposed to information far earlier than they are ready. Students are under-exposed to real life experiences far later than they are ready. Ancient Wisdom "Knowledge" "GINOSKO"-to be aware of; to be informed; to become acquainted with How is it fostered? Internet passage; no boundaries to data; "OIDA"-to fully perceive and understand through experience. How is it missing? Adult fear of risk; fear of letting them fail or get hurt; we are safety obsessed...

Father/Son Road Trip

No, I am not posting this while on my weekend with my son. I posted this before I left. However, if you are reading this-currently, I am in Branson , MO with Mitchell for a father/son road trip. The purpose is twofold-have fun together and listen to CD's together. We will be going to Silver Dollar City 3 days, a magic show one night, and on the drive listening to Dobson's "Preparing for Adolescence" CD's . I can't wait to share how the weekend went and to encourage other parents in a similar experience with their kids. Please pray for our time together!