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A
Gift for Life
A
not so long time ago, while waiting in a sick call visit at a doctor
in
Morristown
for one of my four daughters, I made a discovery which would
influence my children’s lives forever. It was only a sign hung on
the wall. Later having become involved through the reading of that
sign, I too became a volunteer of its suggestion. GIVE YOUR CHILD A
GIFT… LEARN A WORLD LANGUAGE – GERMAN.
Only
a sign yes, but treasure awaiting the person who might want to
explore the opportunity to broaden the horizons of their young.
The
time to learn is an on going process always, but especially when
children are young. There is no limit to the absorption of new
material in their brain. Add pliable, flexible facial muscles to the
pronouncement of ‘foreign’, strange sounds and the potential for
a “native born speaker” is such an investment. Learning another
language like German is an investment in tomorrow. It will take time
and effort, but it does open a whole new world of learning to not
only explore another culture, but understand other people and
realize there is more of a commonality connecting us to human race,
than differences. It helps us to know and see others more clearly.
In turn we become more tolerant of each other and ourselves. Thereby
unleashing the power within to become more focused on our gifts as
well as striving to become all that we are meant to be. It gives us
energy for our future goal. A
real byproduct... It’s adventurous to travel and understand all
that one sees… it’s a story complete... to be in the present...
it’s called living life to the fullest. Tell me now, which parent
would not want to give THIS GIFT, to their offspring?
I
have sent four of my daughters to the German Language School of
Morris County. It has compromised a good number of my years as a
parent… I have lost count, maybe 15 years of Saturday mornings or
more. I would not change any of it. As I look at the present and am
aware of the accomplishments of my children, I
realize most were due in large part to having had the opportunity to
see and learn about a whole new world from the dedicated teachers of
the German Language School. One would have to travel far and wide to
find more capable, devoted professional masters of German, heralded
by a Principal who believes all things are possible through the
education of learning German. They are indeed life’s finest people
to teach your most treasured asset, your child.
A
note aside, in this competitive world in which we live having the
ability to know more language is most valuable. Shall I say, “It
gives on the edge,” when a choice must be made between two. Also,
by decoding one language, a second, and third are non-problematic
and learned easier.
My
offspring have studied German, French and Spanish. One of my
daughters at college recently attended a Job Fair… Looking over
her resume and seeing the command of the above languages she
possesses, the recruiter told her, “You are just what we have been
looking for.”
As
a parent being actively involved in the German Language School of
Morris County, I too have grown in life’s experiences. Your child
will flourish and blossom, knowing you take the time to participate
along with them as you journey side by side. Together you will share
a connection to the past, present and future.
Your efforts will come back to you, infinite times over.
Because of you, and The Gift you have given, you have opened
up a new dimension for your child to give back to the world with
love guiding them in their chosen profession. Oh yes I would do it
again and again and again.
Elaine Hornstein
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