tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019423208159906331.post5661554700113958989..comments2014-02-08T13:24:45.016-05:00Comments on blue, gold, and green: on glass ceilings, high public offices, and internal drive & willMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10640071593903513572noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019423208159906331.post-19241370132839587082008-11-22T11:46:00.000-05:002008-11-22T11:46:00.000-05:00thanks for responding to my email, dave. yeah, th...thanks for responding to my email, dave. <BR/><BR/>yeah, that additional "proof in the pudding" that finally, absolutely, verifies things to kids is obviously good. and i also understand the fear of disappointing your child/ren by pushing them to achieve <I>extremely</I> lofty goals. <BR/><BR/>the issue i have with the folks in the Times' discussion is – as a parent – where you go from there, or where you go with that apprehension. Do you take the debbie downer route and say "you know hon, there has never been a female president, and America must still have a long way to go, so... be prepared for some disappointment" or do you say "who cares about what anyone says to you <B>ever</B> in your life - be yourself, strive for your goals, and no matter what happens, you'll either get to the top of the mountain, or feel extremely proud because you gave it your all." it boggled my mind that the folks in the Times discussion seems to be saying the former and not the latter is the more legitimate approach.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640071593903513572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019423208159906331.post-15281946080020986572008-11-22T04:55:00.000-05:002008-11-22T04:55:00.000-05:00Matt, If parents of black children are now encour...Matt,<BR/> If parents of black children are now encouraging their children to dream that they too could become president someday that is certainly a wonderful thing. However I can understand and sympathize with any parent who fears that their child may be putting herself/himself in danger (of being disappointed or worse) by having such dreams.Dave Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289405215433867162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019423208159906331.post-86318251150842267342008-11-21T12:11:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:11:00.000-05:00"that's what she said.""that's what she said."Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640071593903513572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019423208159906331.post-36524760189678608622008-11-21T12:03:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:03:00.000-05:00Longest. Post. Ever.Longest. Post. Ever.Chaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000483621794575045noreply@blogger.com