Today is the 8th birthday of a young man who has all the characteristics a parent would want. He has a heart for the underdog, so he helps them. He has the competitive spirit, so he participates in all kinds of sports from baseball to hockey. He has the mind and wit of a true academician. At 8 he knows more than the teacher at times. And for personality, he gets an A+. He never shies away from speaking with an adult. So today, a birthday tribute goes out to this outstanding young man.
And I just finished reading a book on the brain. In one of the chapters, some experimenting was done to see what part of the brain was involved in whether a young person reacted to scenarios being shown him or whether the young person anticipated what the scenario might bring with it - something threatening or something routine. The results were reported, but one of the conclusions was that the young person's brain responded reactionary-like or anticipatory-like based on the parenting style in his environment. So, I also want to compliment this young man's amazing mother whose parenting style (and genes) enhances this outstanding young man's many admirable traits.
And I just finished reading a book on the brain. In one of the chapters, some experimenting was done to see what part of the brain was involved in whether a young person reacted to scenarios being shown him or whether the young person anticipated what the scenario might bring with it - something threatening or something routine. The results were reported, but one of the conclusions was that the young person's brain responded reactionary-like or anticipatory-like based on the parenting style in his environment. So, I also want to compliment this young man's amazing mother whose parenting style (and genes) enhances this outstanding young man's many admirable traits.
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