Unity
I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched the two sculptors there.
The clay they used was a young child's mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher- the tools he used
Were books, music and art.
The other, a parent, who worked with a guiding hand,
And a gentle, loving heart.
Day after day, the teacher toiled with touch
That was careful, deft and sure.
While the parent labored by his side and polished and smoothed it over.
And when at last, their task was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought.
For the things they had molded into the child
Could neither be sold nor bought.
And each agreed they would have failed
If each had worked alone.
For behind the parent stood the school,
And behind the teacher, the home.
Author Unknown
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FamiliesConnect is a website created for parents and children. It offers families (parents, kids, grandfathers - everyone) an opportunity to learn about the Internet and use it together. Sponsored by the American Library Association.
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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as been described as one of the best web sites focusing upon safety for children. It offers suggestions for keeping children safe both offline and online, guidelines relating to choosing babysitters and child care centers, and more.
The National Parent Teacher Association web page provides information on education, health and safety, leadership and more. Search the site for information on Internet safety and other important issues.
Parents Guide to the Internet published by the U.S. Department of Education.
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The Police Network sponsored by the University of Oklahoma’s Police Department provides an overview of safety on the Internet.
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/inetmenu.htm
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Booklist provides current, concise book reviews for readers of all levels from children to adults, including fiction, non-fiction and print reference materials and electronic media.
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eBooks from the International Children's Digital Library
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Teen Hoopla, and internet guide for teens featuring reading recommendations and reviews sponsored by the American Library Association.
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You can search the site's database for articles on parenting topics of interest to you.
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Bon Appetite and Gourmet online with searchable recipe archives, food, wine and culinary vocabulary information.
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Last updated: June 28, 2002 by Donna Baratta
