Common or Uncommon as Milk by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Common or Uncommon as Milk by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Parents, how unique or uncommon are each of your children? What would your response be if I were to ask you that question? If I were to ask you to name some products of which the common, plain, white substance, Milk, can be utilized and/or turned into, I imagine you could name quite a few.

Perhaps, you would suggest:

·        Butter

·        Cheese

·        Milkshakes

·        Smoothies

·        Buttermilk

·        Yogurt

·        Puddings

·        Ice Cream

·        Hot chocolate

·        Gravies

That common, plain, white substance, Milk, can be utilized and turned into many different flavors, colors, textures, tastes and substances. Sometimes we can get so caught up in our commonalities or human likeness we diminish or fail to see the uncommon or uniqueness that each possesses. Those things we all have in common, similar to milk make up our foundation, yet, like each product listed above, each is unique. Therefore, it is equally important that we not only recognize the uniqueness, but nurture it.

Each child within a family is different. Let me illustrate; take one item above – for instance “cheese.” Think of all the different types - Cottage, Cheddar, Swiss, Blue, Baby Gouda, Colby, Pepper Jack, etc., etc.; of various shapes and textures, yet, classified under and labeled as cheese. You get the picture.

How uncommon or unique is your child?

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

Parents Taking Charge in Education http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com

E-mail: barron.dorothy@yahoo.com