Unschool

You look lost," the bird said.

"I don't think so. I mean, I'm not sure if I'm lost," the boy replied. "I really
hadn't thought about it."

... "Hadn't thought about it?" said the bird. "You must have some idea of where
you're going, yes?"

"Well... I've been following the path. It seems as if many people have taken it
before me, and a very helpful cat guided me back to the path when I started to
wander."

The crickets fell silent as the bird asked,

"But where do YOU want to be going?"

"I'm not sure," said the boy as he looked around at the dark, tangled swamp,
"but I do know that THIS isn't where I want to be. I guess I AM lost."

The bird said, "Ask yourself where it is you want to go, and then follow the
signs you already know."


*** I sure hope I have the power, the will and the way to keep my boys right where they belong.. free from other peoples agendas!****