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Essay on Urban Studies - Student Organizing in the Middle School
I believe that ideas are the most important component of leadership. They may come from the leader; they may come from within the organization; or they may come from external sources. They may come from analysis; they may come from intuitive understanding; they may be new or old, but understanding their significance, their relevance, and their potential application are critical. Ideas are essential.
In a society that so heavily extols post-graduate education, individuals with trade skills and a strong work ethic are often left behind. Machining may no longer be considered a noble occupation, yet it is absolutely critical to daily living. And, as national technology, manufacturing and exporting businesses grow, the number of technicians declines .
Preparing young people for leadership responsibility begins in the home with an enriched environment that offers opportunities for children to acquire broad interests, self-esteem, and the insights and skills that characterize leaders. Parents can provide their children with support and encouragement as they participate in a wide variety of home and community activities. Parents should encourage their children to be involved in the selection, planning, execution, and evaluation of family activities ranging from a day at the zoo to a vacation overseas. Youngsters should also be encouraged to plan, initiate, and complete a variety of self-evaluated individual projects, but these skills are not learned automatically. They must be patiently taught and modeled by parents in the home.
Discussion and debate about current events and other topics foster independent thinking and nurture leadership potential. Parents who listen openly and thoughtfully without expecting children to embrace their social, political, and economic views are demonstrating leadership characteristics. Mutual respect, objectivity, empathy, and understanding are highly valued by gifted young people, particularly those who need a safe place to test their ideas...............
