When those who work or have frequent connections with children and youth search for tips for teaching or living with our kids, I think they are usually hoping to find a clue, a nugget, a pointer, a suggestion, a word or advice, or something similar that will their future instruction, behavior management, or interactions. We want easily understood, simple, readily applicable hints about what to do.
Although a searcher may sometimes find a sure-fire tip that fits their needs (and their biases), I fear that in the long run, the tips will ultimately prove to be pretty un-valuable. They’re likely to be worth far less than the time that it to find them.
