The Discussion

Okay, I technically I do not know if this is an "ingredient" with in the Thomas Jefferson Education model. It sounds like a good one though!

In our home we have implemented, "The Discussion." We've always discussed things around the dinner table, but now we're getting more specific. We have a bowel where every dinner meal (assuming there's nothing else going on and nothing else to talk about) we draw a question out of it. There are questions that have to do with core behaviors as well as current events. Whatever mom and dad feel needs to be discussed. Also any family member can add a question. In our home Alex is really good with discussion and helping the kids think about things. So I'm utilizing him on this one and learning how to lead good discussions!

We've based this on Alex's upbringing where every dinner meal his dad would invite discussion and challenge their ideas. It was a great experience for Alex. We hope to base on these good things to our kids. Thank you Ken!