Swisher's Decision
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Swisher’s Decision was created to teach children about the dangers of doing things “just because others are doing them”. I specifically used fish for the story because of the schooling actions of fish. It is easy to put Swisher in the position of a child (or anyone else) who doesn’t want to alone- who wants to belong. Sometimes because we want to belong, we find ourselves doing things with which we are not comfortable. Sometimes, we ‘go along’ with others because “we don't want to be left out” when we could be doing something we enjoy more. For many, these tendencies last a life time. Teaching our children to “JUST SAY NO!” is harder than encouraging them with “Having the courage to say NO.” Many adults need to learn the lesson as well, after all, we all want to fit In and to belong. Let’s make it happen OUR WAY I
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Swisher’s Decision was created to teach children about the dangers of doing things “just because others are doing them”. I specifically used fish for the story because of the schooling actions of fish. It is easy to put Swisher in the position of a child (or anyone else) who doesn’t want to alone- who wants to belong. Sometimes because we want to belong, we find ourselves doing things with which we are not comfortable. Sometimes, we ‘go along’ with others because “we don't want to be left out” when we could be doing something we enjoy more. For many, these tendencies last a life time. Teaching our children to “JUST SAY NO!” is harder than encouraging them with “Having the courage to say NO.” Many adults need to learn the lesson as well, after all, we all want to fit In and to belong. Let’s make it happen OUR WAY I
About the Author
Growing up in a West Virginia coal mining community may sound non-eventful to many, but it was a good life. Running barefoot in a neighborhood where everyone was like family rather than just neighbors has a charm and security that I wish all children could experience. My personal life has had many ups and downs, and along the way I have learned to Trust God for ALL the answers. He never lets anything come that we can't handle with His help... we must always remember- together. He never closes a door in our lives unless He has opened another He wishes us to find. Children have always been special to me. When I was but a child myself, I planned to have as many children as I could think of pretty names for ... then I found that the child makes the name beautiful and I just couldn't have that many children. I love playing games and sharing stories with children. They give us the ideas for the stories and bits of wisdom all their own. It is my hope that children will enjoy and learn from the stories I have created.