Reading this chapter makes me wonder if Rafe Esquith is stuck in the past. I think some of the rock groups Esquith chooses are a little extreme for middle school children. Even though, I like the older music he selects, I do not think I would use music by Green Day or Nirvana in a middle school classroom.
Like Esquith, I think it is great to introduce our next generation to charity work. Christmas is the easiest time of the year to get involved in some kind of charitable organization, and it is great that Esquith dedicates time to helping these associations. Generally, I help my church distribute food baskets around the holidays, and for the past few years, I have volunteered to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. This is not much, but I do take all of my children along to help deliver the food baskets. This year, my daughter, Megan and I are volunteering to ring the bell together. Megan is mature enough to really understanding the meaning of “giving back.” Teaching children to contribute to charities helps them understand generosity and compassion. Volunteering with aid organizations are one way that we can try to improve civilization.
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