How does that reality create opportunities for educators and children to help shape a new “culture of communalism”?
It’s very important that we are explicit. That’s how you bring people together. People want to be part of the solution. They just need a structure that invites their participation. In St. Louis, when the Mississippi floods, for example, people of all ages show up to help sandbag the banks to prevent flooding into the streets of the city and into homes. It’s the same sort of thing here: [we need to] generate ways for people to get involved. Adults in schools should communicate clearly: “These are tough times, and we’re going to do everything we can. Here are some specific things we are going to do. And we need your help with the following solutions.” If there aren’t enough balls for young children to play Four Square anymore, invite students to create a new game that they can play with the resources that do exist. If it’s homecoming or prom season then it could be effective to suggest clothes swaps to encourage a joint effort toward cutting costs for everyone. A lot of this depends on l
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