The Challenge

I watched the movie Gifted Hands one night and was inspired by the mom making her children limit their TV time and do research to write weekly reports. This movie is based on a true story. Both of the children in the movie struggled in school until Mom took charge. One grew up to be an engineer. The other, whom the movie is about, grew up to be a leader in pediatric neurosurgery. What accomplishments! Even more amazing to me is the fact that the mom was uneducated herself. She couldn't even read, but she wanted more for her children so she pushed them (and later learned to read as well).
So I was inspired. I think my children are smart and each has the potential to do great things. They have a mother who is educated and enjoys learning. They have a great advantage in comparison to the boys in the movie. However, they don't push themselves beyond what is required of them. Now, it's time for Momma to do some pushing. They have now been required to research a topic or read a fictional book and write a report each week. They were not happy about it at all. But I think it will benefit them greatly in the future. Their first reports are due this Friday, so stay tuned. I will be sharing.