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mark12_30 · 02-23-2003, 10:51 PM

Aratlithiel,

Looking back over my own life, I can cheerfully say that hobbits and elves, and Numenoreans, had a deeper impact on me than many (most) of my homework assignments ever did. Don't tell your son I said so-- but if the Trilogy inspires him, I'd say let him run with it; point out the virtues described-- courage, valor, loyalty, dedication, service of the greater good, self-sacrifice, persistance, perseverance... and on and on... and engage your son about those topics. Show him their value.

Far better than your average homework assignment.

02-23-2003, 10:51 PM	#238
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Aratlithiel, Looking back over my own life, I can cheerfully say that hobbits and elves, and Numenoreans, had a deeper impact on me than many (most) of my homework assignments ever did. Don't tell your son I said so-- but if the Trilogy inspires him, I'd say let him run with it; point out the virtues described-- courage, valor, loyalty, dedication, service of the greater good, self-sacrifice, persistance, perseverance... and on and on... and engage your son about those topics. Show him their value. Far better than your average homework assignment. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.