Paris...Afterthoughts
making sense of the senseless19 total reviews
Comment from CammyCards
The flow from general to particular/personal then back to general is very well done. Nice wording and excellent conclusions.
Thank you for using my picture to illustrate your essay.
CammyCards
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015
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The flow from general to particular/personal then back to general is very well done. Nice wording and excellent conclusions.
Thank you for using my picture to illustrate your essay.
CammyCards
Comment Written 28-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015
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It's always a pleasure to find art that reflects the tone of the story. Thanks.
Comment from Muffins
You bring up strong points and solutions that if we, as a society work on bettering our kids, maybe we could save 2 or 3 from falling into the hands of madmen. Madmen who lie to them in order to get them to do their cowardly work.
Nurturing a child starts in the home, before school touches them. A parent needs to read, listen and play with their child instead of shoving a cold bowl of cereal under the kids nose and have the television baby sit them all day.
Your grandson had a solid loving never give up support system. I wonder if those three monsters in France did and it still was not enough.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2015
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You bring up strong points and solutions that if we, as a society work on bettering our kids, maybe we could save 2 or 3 from falling into the hands of madmen. Madmen who lie to them in order to get them to do their cowardly work.
Nurturing a child starts in the home, before school touches them. A parent needs to read, listen and play with their child instead of shoving a cold bowl of cereal under the kids nose and have the television baby sit them all day.
Your grandson had a solid loving never give up support system. I wonder if those three monsters in France did and it still was not enough.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2015
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I wonder as well. Maybe if we understood what turns or starts the trigger, we could do more. Thanks.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I had a teacher call me stupid in front of the entire class. He called me out in front of the entire class, like teachers do, to answer a question. I got it wrong and he called me stupid in front of everyone. School was horrible, was it really a surprise to my parents when I didn't want to go to college. I mean come on. My mom went off when I got home from school that day. She called the teacher and left him a not so nice message on his voicemail and did the same for the principal. She probably called other people as well that I don't even know about. My mom talked to my friends who were in the classroom at the time. You didn't want to make her mad like that. I don't remember if he ever apologized or not but I do know my mom and the school had their little heart to hearts after that. I'm glad you were able to get to the bottom of what was going on with your grandson. The system can be a bad thing to get lost in and who knows how many could have been saved had they been taken more seriously and helped.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015
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I had a teacher call me stupid in front of the entire class. He called me out in front of the entire class, like teachers do, to answer a question. I got it wrong and he called me stupid in front of everyone. School was horrible, was it really a surprise to my parents when I didn't want to go to college. I mean come on. My mom went off when I got home from school that day. She called the teacher and left him a not so nice message on his voicemail and did the same for the principal. She probably called other people as well that I don't even know about. My mom talked to my friends who were in the classroom at the time. You didn't want to make her mad like that. I don't remember if he ever apologized or not but I do know my mom and the school had their little heart to hearts after that. I'm glad you were able to get to the bottom of what was going on with your grandson. The system can be a bad thing to get lost in and who knows how many could have been saved had they been taken more seriously and helped.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015
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Maybe as individuals we can't fix the world, but we can fix some of the things right in front of us. I too, am very, very happy and two years later, he's doing great. Thanks for the stars.
Comment from DALLAS01
Amen. Emotional IQ tests should be part of every grade school curriculum.
This is a great, unbiased essay that steps back and takes a look at the bigger picture. You have projected it onto a three dimensional screen.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015
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Amen. Emotional IQ tests should be part of every grade school curriculum.
This is a great, unbiased essay that steps back and takes a look at the bigger picture. You have projected it onto a three dimensional screen.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015
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Thanks Alice, I do appreciate the generous response. I'm quite sure this is the smaller picture, but its one we can do something about, The rest,,,,
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Ingrid,
reverberating afterthoughts perpetuate further than the mind can keep up with in one focused solution or answer... of course school systems should evaluate the 'whole' instead of just a broad-stroked look at a capacity to learn and or excel... most times the calculated high-IQ brain is behind the promotion of dangerous behavior... unfortunately the socioeconomically poor and mentally disadvantaged get lured to that easy answer(and that can range of mental disturbances come in many different manifestations)but unfortunately, these plebs will end up the deadly messenger for someone else's political agenda's... this is the society we live in... the so-called leaders and righteous protectors of the world, through greed and power have caused unfix-able fractures for any off-the-air to grab a gun, strap a bomb to himself or some brainwashed patsy, or even some kidnapped child and call it justified... yes, the line between right and wrong has not only been blurred, it has been blinded... revenge, hatred and yes, the most powerful of them all political positioning... so going back to your conclusions, fixing what is in our backyard, addressing mental illnesses before it festers and turns into a puss-infected wound that will affect us all has to be the one of our first positions to take. In ten years it is estimated that 68% of the population of the world will suffer from some kind of mental illness( I believe they have under estimated), but that's right... our governments don't have funds for that... only the funds wars and spend trillions on the after affects.
Smart men controlling our fates? Or greedy men filling up their purses? After all we do live in a throw-away society now don't we? Why should humans be immune to the same result to the culture we as a whole are creating or at very least adding to?
Sorry I haven't been attentive to your writing in the last couple of weeks, seems mental illnesses and related problems are in plague proportions.
Love your mind!
With our thoughts we create,
the cure,
James xx
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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Hi Ingrid,
reverberating afterthoughts perpetuate further than the mind can keep up with in one focused solution or answer... of course school systems should evaluate the 'whole' instead of just a broad-stroked look at a capacity to learn and or excel... most times the calculated high-IQ brain is behind the promotion of dangerous behavior... unfortunately the socioeconomically poor and mentally disadvantaged get lured to that easy answer(and that can range of mental disturbances come in many different manifestations)but unfortunately, these plebs will end up the deadly messenger for someone else's political agenda's... this is the society we live in... the so-called leaders and righteous protectors of the world, through greed and power have caused unfix-able fractures for any off-the-air to grab a gun, strap a bomb to himself or some brainwashed patsy, or even some kidnapped child and call it justified... yes, the line between right and wrong has not only been blurred, it has been blinded... revenge, hatred and yes, the most powerful of them all political positioning... so going back to your conclusions, fixing what is in our backyard, addressing mental illnesses before it festers and turns into a puss-infected wound that will affect us all has to be the one of our first positions to take. In ten years it is estimated that 68% of the population of the world will suffer from some kind of mental illness( I believe they have under estimated), but that's right... our governments don't have funds for that... only the funds wars and spend trillions on the after affects.
Smart men controlling our fates? Or greedy men filling up their purses? After all we do live in a throw-away society now don't we? Why should humans be immune to the same result to the culture we as a whole are creating or at very least adding to?
Sorry I haven't been attentive to your writing in the last couple of weeks, seems mental illnesses and related problems are in plague proportions.
Love your mind!
With our thoughts we create,
the cure,
James xx
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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Be that as it may, within the plague, you seem to have caught on fire within your response. We seem to share some very strong views. I admit, I no longer feel I can solve the world's dillemas, but I'm still paying attention within my domestic geography. Hugs, ingrid
Comment from judiverse
Amen to all this. I think it is more important to look into emotional health issues than obsess over guns. These people wouldn't have used guns if their crazed minds hadn't told them to do it. Testing can, as you say, identify those children before they fall through the cracks. I haven't a clue about the parents of those young people who are becoming radicalized. Most of the women are so brainwashed themselves they are helpless. Great thoughts in this. Well written, as always. judi
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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Amen to all this. I think it is more important to look into emotional health issues than obsess over guns. These people wouldn't have used guns if their crazed minds hadn't told them to do it. Testing can, as you say, identify those children before they fall through the cracks. I haven't a clue about the parents of those young people who are becoming radicalized. Most of the women are so brainwashed themselves they are helpless. Great thoughts in this. Well written, as always. judi
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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Thanks, Judi. By no means do I have the answers. Here I am espousing about educational mental health checks when so many kids in the world don't even get to go to school.
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You're welcome. I think what the terrorists are doing is a sign of mental health issues. How else could you explain their actions? judi
Comment from Dom G Robles
I find this essay interesting and very informative--a follow-up of the incident that took place in Paris that killed 12 people, and a recount of previous massacres in North America living memories where innocent children were killed in schools and somewhere else. It is worthy to note that in the massacre that took place in Paris, the two brothers, Cherif and Said Kouach, perpetrators of the heinous crime were killed, but a third suspect-accomplish, Amedy Coulibuly is still at large.
Why in this world this is happening? Why, even in the United States massacre of children by no less than teenagers do such things? The writer wonders that with all these happenings, we can not be safe anymore. We also do not know if some of these youngster may one day become murderers accomplices
considering the fact that somewhere in the schools some of these kids had become radicals...There are people who are mentally ill--she says. Hopefully,
we deserve better help from the government if any of the kids now in school
fall into the cracks. Thanks for sharing your views. I love every part of your story, Ingrid.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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I find this essay interesting and very informative--a follow-up of the incident that took place in Paris that killed 12 people, and a recount of previous massacres in North America living memories where innocent children were killed in schools and somewhere else. It is worthy to note that in the massacre that took place in Paris, the two brothers, Cherif and Said Kouach, perpetrators of the heinous crime were killed, but a third suspect-accomplish, Amedy Coulibuly is still at large.
Why in this world this is happening? Why, even in the United States massacre of children by no less than teenagers do such things? The writer wonders that with all these happenings, we can not be safe anymore. We also do not know if some of these youngster may one day become murderers accomplices
considering the fact that somewhere in the schools some of these kids had become radicals...There are people who are mentally ill--she says. Hopefully,
we deserve better help from the government if any of the kids now in school
fall into the cracks. Thanks for sharing your views. I love every part of your story, Ingrid.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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These horrific events are hard to digest. Sometimes trying to make sense of things is to forget about why they happened--it doesn't change anything. But it is always wise to stop and reflect how we make small differences to stop senseless violence. Thanks so much for the stars.
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Thank you, understandable.
Comment from boxergirl
I wish I had a six for you on this one. As a teacher, I saw many students struggling with different types of mental disabilities. Even when they were identified and labeled as 504, they were seldom given the type of help that they needed. I could only imagine what their lives would be like when they were adults. So yes, when I see the carnage committed by a disturbed individuals, I wonder what's it going to take until we give mental illness the attention it deserves.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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I wish I had a six for you on this one. As a teacher, I saw many students struggling with different types of mental disabilities. Even when they were identified and labeled as 504, they were seldom given the type of help that they needed. I could only imagine what their lives would be like when they were adults. So yes, when I see the carnage committed by a disturbed individuals, I wonder what's it going to take until we give mental illness the attention it deserves.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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For my grandson, more than anything else, the knowledge that we would fight WITH him to overcome his difficulties, KNOWING he was worth a lot of money in help, made all the difference in the world. He participates, identifies his moods and uses tools to deal with his issues. I know we saved him, I ABSOLUTELY know! As a teacher, I understand how it must feel knowing you've done all you can, but that child needs more--a village. I totally admire your vocation and avocation.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
They wouldn't need help if we could protect them from the filth on TV and the Internet and the violence in the world in general.. They have been born into an evil world and they sense it. God! I feel so sorry for them when I look into the future. Well done Ingrid. Nancy
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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They wouldn't need help if we could protect them from the filth on TV and the Internet and the violence in the world in general.. They have been born into an evil world and they sense it. God! I feel so sorry for them when I look into the future. Well done Ingrid. Nancy
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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I actually was with a woman yesterday whose children own NO electronics--yes they're young--4 & 6. The only TV they have is in the basement and kids watch less than an hour a day. The older boy gets NO 'treats' in his lunch, but he is beginning to brag about his nutritious lunches. It can be done, but boy is it tough.
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It would be like a drop in the ocean. too many parents are too busy with their games to notice their children.
Comment from adewpearl
He is not punished for his weaknesses, and - add comma
You do a masterful job of addressing the larger problems of society while also discussing your family's specific encounters with your grandson's issues and the school system's failure to address those issues until the child's father came up with major money to test him. You are so right. How many families have those resources? We just write off the kids whose parents say, sorry, I have to pay the rent this month, no extra couple thousand bucks are in my coffers. You use specific evidence and personal examples well and argue your points logically in this compelling essay, both personal and societal in its observations
Brooke
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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He is not punished for his weaknesses, and - add comma
You do a masterful job of addressing the larger problems of society while also discussing your family's specific encounters with your grandson's issues and the school system's failure to address those issues until the child's father came up with major money to test him. You are so right. How many families have those resources? We just write off the kids whose parents say, sorry, I have to pay the rent this month, no extra couple thousand bucks are in my coffers. You use specific evidence and personal examples well and argue your points logically in this compelling essay, both personal and societal in its observations
Brooke
Comment Written 10-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2015
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Thanks, Brooke, for the SPAG alert and your feedback. I'm pretty certain I recall you are a teacher. The comments from you are meaningful.
