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Dan Blanchard, a well-known writer and Urban Social Studies teacher spoke to L.A. Talk Radio host Lon Woodbury on the topic of seniors, specifically about how grandparents, are a tremendous source for raising children that is much underused in our culture. The motif for the program addressed the question of what use are grandparents in today’s high-stress culture.

About Dan Blanchard

Dan Blanchard is an award-winning author and public speaker. He grew up as a student-athlete and has been a two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, as well as a two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach. Although initially interested in athletics [url=http://www.theravensgearshop.com/ravens-miles-boykin-draft-jersey/]Ravens Miles Boykin Jersey[/url] , he has completed 12 years of college and earned 7 degrees. Today, he teaches Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school and works as a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Writing Project. As an author, he has written two dynamic teen leadership books, “Feeling Lucky?” and “Feeling Good.” Meanwhile his third book in the Granddaddy’s Secrets series, Feeling Strong! is scheduled to be released this year.

What Use Are Grandparents?

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In the U.S.A., with its emphasis on youthfulness, there are a mixed feelings and conflicted perspective towards seniors. While some people do respect the elderly, knowing that they are a very useful source of information for future generations based on their years of experience, many young people are rather dismissive of older teachers and coaches [url=http://www.theravensgearshop.com/Ravens-Mark-Andrews-Draft-Jersey/]Ravens Mark Andrews Jersey[/url] , feeling that they are in some way anachronistism. However, Blanchard pointed out that it is not till people are in their fifties and sixties that they have a much better understanding on how to live more smartly. The belief young people have about just how much they know is not actually tempered by years of lived experience. As people age, they finally begin to recognize just how little they understood in earlier years.

Many subjects were discussed on the role of the aged in today’s world, including topics like the electronic divide between the generations, the indispensable part advisors and mentors play in teaching new skills [url=http://www.theravensgearshop.com/Ravens-Lamar-Jackson-Draft-Jersey/]Ravens Lamar Jackson Jersey[/url] , and how the idea of “it takes a village to increase a child” has gradually faded away from American culture. On one hand, older people seem to be avoiding social participation due to the fact that they do not really feel appreciated, while on the other hand, older people are not as eager to take part as volunteer coaches or to join civic organizations as seniors did in previous generations.

Toward the last 15 minutes of the radio show, Blanchard shared his philosophy behind the series of books on Teen Leadership. He hopes that the principles of right living outlined in his books will stir a social change in youth [url=http://www.theravensgearshop.com/Ravens-Hayden-Hurst-Draft-Jersey/]Ravens Hayden Hurst Jersey[/url] , and serve as an alternative voice to the media’s focus on negative role models who are misleading youth with their bad behavior. The book series offers a clear answer to the question of what use are grandparents.

Find out more about Struggling Teens. Lon Woodbury has the recorded the entire interview on hisL.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at any time.

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