A well-known phrase says that "The pen is stronger than the sword", which is a way of saying that intelligence has more power than force. If we take this phrase to the field of education, just as a well-conducted dialogue relationship can help us raise a child without using force, the most hurtful words can do more damage than any slap.
We are only two days away from the arrival of Santa Claus to the homes of millions of children and a couple of weeks away from the arrival of the Three Wise Men, and the children will therefore experience the "magic" of Christmas. They are two deeply rooted traditions in our country and it is common for children to grow up believing in all this, until they reach an age when they discover it on their own or the parents choose to reveal the truth: How and when to tell the truth to children about Santa Claus and the Magi?
In the education of children, more attention is usually paid to the academic results they obtain in school than to their abilities in emotional intelligence, an ability that will undoubtedly be as or more important than the first to have a happy life.
At this time of summer and the pandemic, it is difficult to know exactly what the return to school will be like. The coronavirus is in different phases around the world, and many countries are planning what the next school year will be like: when will it start, in what modality will the classes be held, how many children will there be per group, among many other things that have already been put into practice in countries like China and France.
Growing up in a bilingual home has great advantages for the little ones. It helps to improve attention from an early age, to improve their social skills and also, children who speak two languages develop more their communication skills, compared to monolingual children.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
