Yet, in tune with the idealistic hopes of the 1960s, Woodstock satisfied most attendees. There was a sense of social harmony, which, with the quality of music, and the overwhelming mass of people, many sporting bohemian dress, behavior, and attitudes, helped to make it one of the enduring events of the century.
By Alfie Kohn. The push to teach kids âgrit,â to make them more persistent, has become wildly popular in the last couple of years, spurred by journalist Paul Toughâs bestseller How Children Succeed and the widely publicized views of Angela Duckworth, a University of Pennsylvania researcher.
âEveryone learns how to swear. Whether they do it or not, thatâs another thing,â Jay says. Recognize the source. Kids, especially boys, swear for all kinds of reasons, including to be funny, to get attention, to fit in and to prove independence, particularly at middle-school age.However, most people, kids included, swear out of anger or frustration.Two-thirds is anger, Jay says. When kids are young, they are just repeating what they hear at home, and itâs not coming from the TV. Two-thirds of parents swear around their kids, Jay says, but have rules against kids swearing.Everyone learns how to swear. Whether they do it or not, thatâs another thing,â Jay says. Recognize the source. Kids, especially boys, swear for all kinds of reasons, including to be funny, to get attention, to fit in and to prove independence, particularly at middle-school age.