Good Enough

: Wendy Mogel.

In order to flourish, children don't need the best of everything. Instead they simply need what is good enough. This may include good enough (but dull) homework assignments, good enough (but a little crabby or uninspired) teachers,...., and good enough (although bossy and shallow) friends. The Spellathon can be a success without being very, very special. Isabel can feel appreciated without hosannas. Consider that "good enough" can often be best for children, because when life is a bit mundane they won't end up with expectations of themselves and those around them that can't be met on this worldly plane.

Comments

[Lisa]

What an excellent article. I would just add that there is beauty and wisdom in ordinary quiet moments. So often we miss experiencing what life brings to us because we are so busy analyzing and "adding" to the mix.

[fin]

For me, a C is good enough in math....