Freedom Writers
What an incredible movie! At the urging of many, Bob and I went to see this great film last night. We were both touched by the power of one teacher to make a difference in kids’ lives. In these days where the nightly news is a litany of abuse against children, it was wonderful to see the light in a dark room. There are places where the violence is just too much for younger kids, so I’d preview it before you take any of your children, but I would certainly recommend it for high schoolers. It’s a powerful statement. I’m so thankful that you are being the power of one in your child’s life!
It struck me again how in a little slice of the planet we live side by side with people who occupy a different world in terms of their experiences and perceptions. Earlier in the day I heard a fascinating speaker talk about his recent trip to India and was exposed to a very disturbing web site: globalrichlist.com. I think you will find it interesting to see how fortunate you are when compared to the rest of the world. In this entitled culture we occupy in Orange County, it is good to keep some perspective.
The only thing I hated about the movie was the teacher’s marriage ended in divorce. My husband is so a part of everything I do that I can’t imagine the scenario of my involvement with teaching being a cause of conflict. I also wondered how such a sensitive teacher could ignore the growing rift, but that’s another story, I suppose.
