He couldn't believe it. I was forcing him to learn about Barack Obama and actually study him! I know that I will always be able to take this day as an example of doing something right as his mother, the Boy does have his own mind and he will stand up to anyone to defend it. However, he also knows that his mama is wise and can cut off his "fun" supply, so he does do what I ask. Obama was not his choice for President in '08 and he comiserates with his father daily on the election results. (I remain "Switzerland" since there wasn't a candidate on the ballot that I wanted to choose from.)
His vehement opposition made the day's lesson all the better. *picture me rubbing my hands together with mischevious delight* We did a study on the presidential inauguration using a couple of pre-made curriculae from Teacher's Book Bag and Gears For Learning (both from http://www.currclick.com/) and some ancillary sources from the internet. He not only got valuable lessons in American Government, History, and Current Events -- but the lesson of letting go of your bitterness and supporting someone else's choice for authority and leadership. The Boy's always had issues of letting go of perceived wrong doings and being able to move on -- so this lesson was a great illustration to him of understanding the necessity to support your President so that your country can flourish and be strong. Not blind obedience, but knowing when to give a guy a chance.
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