#0044: You won't believe this!

Reading time: 7.10 min 

Hey !!👋

Thomas Edison's teacher called him addled

As a curious youngster, Edison's constant questioning of his teacher proved to be too much for her patience. Exasperated, she proclaimed that his mind must have been "addled."

When Thomas reported this to his mother, she went straight away to confront the teacher at their place of learning - and a row ensued!

As it turned out, Mrs. Edison decided then and there that her son would be homeschooled from then on since the educator had declared Thomas not teachable in any case.

Edison had a curious mind and was interested in science from a young age.

Edison was blessed to have a mother who taught him at home, but he also invested much of his time in reading and studying.

Not only did he explore their home library, but ventured out to the local public one too.

His father's generous gesture of providing 10 cents for every book that young Edison finished must have been an encouragement as well!

I am sure you would have found Edison's unschooling history fascinating. 

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Adi has been obsessed with cardboard crafts lately

He loves to make new things with them. After the gems dispenser he made, he is working on a candy dispenser. He is gathering different materials to make it such as cardboard, hot glue, colored paper, and much more.

He says he can't stop thinking about it and is motivated to make something that can last for a long time. He has been experimenting with different designs, trying to find the perfect one before he starts building it. 

This is how it works. 

Bonding with kids over their genuine interests 

Have you spent time knowing your kids

It's important to take the time to get to know each of your children and find out what they are passionate about.

Take the time to talk with them, ask questions, and learn their likes and dislikes.

Find out which activities they enjoy engaging in and try to provide opportunities for them to explore different interests.

Try attending their sporting events, art shows, or music recitals. Help them to explore their hobbies by getting involved in activities together like baking, gardening, or playing board games.

It's also helpful if you strive to stay up-to-date with the latest trends that your kids might be interested in.

This could include following popular social media accounts, as well as attending conventions or movies related to their hobbies.

Showing an interest in what they're passionate about can help your children feel more connected and appreciated.

Finally, make sure you are listening! Have conversations with your kids about their interests, and ask them questions to get a better understanding.

Showing your support and being there for them will help build trust and encourage positive communication.

Understanding your kids' interests is key to forming strong relationships with them

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cheers, Priyanka