Re: CULT:children
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- Subject: Re: CULT:children
- From: "* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 23:06:30 +0000
- References: <199806240215.TAA06374@mail-gw5.pacbell.net>
Gordon and Lorraine Nicholson wrote:
>
> Our field situation seems to invite the worse behavior in both children and
> adults, so much room to run, rows to jump and things to touch!! We try to
> reward the children with soft drinks, older children are encouraged by a
> discussion on how we get new plants started (seed pods, how important they
> are), if the poor behavior continues we suggest to the child that maybe by
> staying close to parent it will help parent to behave better!! We also
> have koi ponds, banties and several trees that I lead children thru
> discussing it all till my throat or wits give out. Sorry about this next
> statement but, "more mature ladies" are the worst at picking off seed pods
> (even with tags hanging in plain view) they feel they are "grooming" the
> garden for us!! I have also noted that the shorter the person the bigger
> the purse!! Don't persecute me for these last two comments, just telling
> the truth!! Still wouldn't trade the experience!! Lorraine in sunny
> Motown
> Lorraine & Gordon Nicholson
> Woodland Iris Garden, Modesto Ca.
> Region 14, Zone 9, >iris4u@pacbell.net<
> http://home.pacbell.net//iris4u/
