Thread: Do You Teach? and How?

Originally Posted by 96firephoenix

I figured that was included in "he'll learn a code of ethics..." but thank you for clarifying.

I did not write my thought correctly. Sorry, it was not my intention. Basically my point was that the Boy Scouts teach very valuable lessons that have seemed to dwindle in other circles.

Originally Posted by ace

Creating interest first is very important, if you can. If your son/my son is interested in something, he will pull you/me along as he learns. If teaching comes without interest being established first, then it feels more like pushing. And pushing just results in pushing back.

Amen.

This is why I make my daughters interested in what goes on in my workshop.
And now they are hammering and drilling and doing typical 'boy' stuff.

If I turned it into 'I want you to learn this' I think I'd have a lot less success with it.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I use an Australian Army can opener (known as a 'FRED' (F'n Ridiculous Eating Device) as it doubles as a spoon). I think it's the best can opener ever made. The one I have is the last one from my days in the army, which makes it 19 years old. It takes a certain knack to be able to use it, so I don't get too annoyed when my 14 year old son asks me to open the dog food cans.


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Derail

I keep a P-38 in my wallet (P-38 can opener - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). One day I had to run over to one of the vacation homes I managed because there was a problem with the DVD player. While I was there they were trying to make dinner and couldn't find the can opener. I pulled out my wallet and started opening their can of beans for them and the woman said "Why do you carry a can opener around in your wallet?"

Without missing a beat, I looked her in the eye and answered "In light of the situation, I have to wonder why you don't"

I also carry one in the Maxpedition pouch on my belt. Already taught my son how to use it. They are handy.

Originally Posted by joesixpack

Derail

I keep a P-38 in my wallet (P-38 can opener - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). One day I had to run over to one of the vacation homes I managed because there was a problem with the DVD player. While I was there they were trying to make dinner and couldn't find the can opener. I pulled out my wallet and started opening their can of beans for them and the woman said "Why do you carry a can opener around in your wallet?"

Without missing a beat, I looked her in the eye and answered "In light of the situation, I have to wonder why you don't"

That P-38 looks to be quite small; smaller than the one I showed. Good idea keeping it in your wallet. Wouldn't work for me, though, as I hate wallets generally (it stays in the car). Nice response to the woman, too :-)