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Eruanna · 04-08-2003, 02:21 PM

Writing as someone who tries to teach "History and Stuff" to some young 'uns. I too, would be very interested to hear some opinions. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

And Lindil, things haven't changed at all! Students are still rebellious and resentful (well, some of them) and I wish I could get a lot more of them interested in reading...I try. Really, I do!
On a happier note, I have been surprised at the "tender ages" of some of the Downers. It does my heart good to see all of the younger people on this site who are devoted to reading and Tolkien. Their depth of knowledge astounds me and often confounds me (I spend a lot of time in the Quiz section!).
If anyone finds role models in a place like this. Or in the words of an undoubtedly great writer; then in my opinion they are making good choices.

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04-08-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Writing as someone who tries to teach "History and Stuff" to some young 'uns. I too, would be very interested to hear some opinions. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And Lindil, things haven't changed at all! Students are still rebellious and resentful (well, some of them) and I wish I could get a lot more of them interested in reading...I try. Really, I do! On a happier note, I have been surprised at the "tender ages" of some of the Downers. It does my heart good to see all of the younger people on this site who are devoted to reading and Tolkien. Their depth of knowledge astounds me and often confounds me (I spend a lot of time in the Quiz section!). If anyone finds role models in a place like this. Or in the words of an undoubtedly great writer; then in my opinion they are making good choices. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."