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Swan Song
June 28, 2012
From snow, whether cooked or pounded, all you'll get is water.
-Italian Proverb
-Italian Proverb
And, Fred's message was a reminder to me of all the early childhood baby boomers who have retired in recent years and will be retiring in growing numbers in coming years. This is a generation of advocates who were shaped by the Vietnam War, Woodstock, the King and Kennedy assassinations, the Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Eugene McCarthy, and Laugh-In. They gravitated into child care as a cause, not a profession. They wanted to change the world by providing a head start for the next generation. In many ways, this generation of champions for children has shaped the early childhood field, as we know it today. And, with this we salute their great contributions as well.
But this is not a lament. What we see happening is that as the baby boomers move on, they are being succeeded by a new generation of leaders who bring new perspectives, new skills, and new energy. They will build on the accomplishments of the baby boomers and take us to new places in this fast changing world. So we salute the determination, savvy, and creativity of the next generation as well.
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Comments (7)
Displaying 5 of 7 Comments [ View all ]Starting Point
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
I enjoyed reading this article and as happens so often when people go back to give credos to the activisits, clear thinking, and provocative forward thining truth tellers of the era referred to in the article they make the same obvious omission. Martin Luther King spoke to the world of a better day, but he was not alone. There was no one during this era more eloquent in "speaking truth to power" than Al Hajj Malik Shabazz, formerly know as Malcolmn X, Do we truly desire a world for our children better than the one we found ourselves living in and if we do then people must stop avoiding the painful truths and embrace even those whose words peirced their hearts and awakened their consicience.
It is time to stop embracing only the dream and embrace the reality that causes the dream to remain unfulfilled.
Child Care Providers
Scranton, Pa., United States
I met Fred back in the late '70's when PA providers were struggling to build a quality child care system. He was an original member of PACCA (Pa Child Care Association) which was appropriately nicknamed "Pack of Wolves" after a comment from an exasperated public official. He was the cool Philly guy in the clogs who was articulate, funny and whip smart!
Fred logged thousands of miles driving to Harrisburg for countless meeting to advance the cause. Now it's time to turn the Honda around and head for the Jersey shore!
Happy trails, my friend, you earned it!
Wayne Community College
United States
How interesting that you post this article of the day that I retire after more than 25 years in the Early Childhood field. One of my fondest wishes for myself and other Baby Boomers as we move into a new phase of life is to stay connected to the field and find new ways to serve as volunteers and mentors. My work has always been my cause, not a profession.
Extended Child Care
Santa Rosa, CA, United States
How true! Thank you for this thoughtful perspective.
Children's Playspace, retired
Whispering Pines, North Carolina, United States
Excellent commentary and perspective. Thank you, Roger.
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