tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post2669554669826178590..comments2024-03-15T01:38:51.061-07:00Comments on MotherhoodLater.com - World’s leading newsletter, website and community for midlife moms: GUEST BLOG POST: 5 Critical Life Skills Every Child Should Know by Renee BedfordRobin Gorman Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816036736416667540noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post-77883046517648974012011-05-03T17:21:26.254-07:002011-05-03T17:21:26.254-07:00It seems that children are being expected these da...It seems that children are being expected these days to embrace all the old skills while mastering the new ones and preparing for the future as best they can, a future which will have developments we have not yet imagined.The task is heavy and childhood seems to be vanishing.<br />In some peer groups the use of FB actually enhances contact, is used as a tool and enables contact which might disappear with time to remain.While it is often seen as contact-lite it is one of the most useful tools for engaging groups, building support networks of a very serious nature and as an instrument of fast information release and of change.<br />I note that encouraging empathy and compassion are not on the list, for some these are the most important life skills.Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421069895155350144noreply@blogger.com