by Steven Gottlieb | Mar 30, 2014 | Blog
I am imagining a parenting debate about being punitive with three heavyweights – Rabbi Schmelke, an 18th century Rabbinic sage who touted tolerance; the Soup Nazi, an iconic character in “Seinfeld”, and Rashi, the definitive Hebrew scholar of ancient times. The...
by Steven Gottlieb | Mar 14, 2014 | Blog
Burton Cummings of the “The Guess Who” sang about the plight of raising teen daughters in the 60’s. Some of the key lyrics are below: “Hey man, follow your daughter home Keep her out of trouble Staying out late in the bar with the bad men Follow your daughter...
by Steven Gottlieb | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog
In describing the socio-economic status of countries, the anthropologist Jared Diamond uses W.E.I.R.D. to define Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich and Democratic nations. Here’s a WEIRD parenting catch-22: the character traits that engender success in today’s...
by Steven Gottlieb | Feb 16, 2014 | Blog
I am a hunter by nature. This time of year I seek to hire a team of brilliant staff with rare potential to be fantastic educators and role models. It is a labour fit for Hercules – an arduous job because I am so gosh darn picky. Staff currently employed at...
by Steven Gottlieb | Feb 9, 2014 | Blog
Last week’s final performance of the Live-In School was another eye popper. One student composed: “I wish I was a slave, to 40 more days. Learning in the fields, and seeing the mountain haze. Staff have mercy on my wild and crazy ways Please, just another 40...
