Guest Anonymous Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 So my niece started school, kindergarten a couple weeks ago. Every week they have "show-n-tell". She begged me for her first s-n-t if I would bring a puppy to her class. Well, it went over great. I took a little 9 month old pup, who behaved INCREDIBLY well (loved all the attention). The teacher asked if I would come back for the next one and give a little "information" about the breed. I told her I would be happy to and asked her how much time she would want me to fill. She told me we can go until there are no more questions. So, yesterday, I went to give my little "class" on the wonderful American Pit Bull Terrier. I took 3 dogs.... another pup, a 3 year old female and a 9 year old male (we did this outside). The questions went on for over an hour! I never thought kids that young would understand what the breed was going through and how misunderstood they are. MAN did they suprise me! They listened to every word I had to say and asked great questions. I honestly thought they would be to young to understand most of what I said. But they took it all in! Guess the saying is true... Never too young to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hmmm...didn't you know that it is dangerous to take your dogs around a bunch of kids! Kids pull tails and tug on ears and poke out eyes...not to mention the snot factor. Seriously though....Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 had to smile as I read your post I remembered when I took Paddy and Gladis in to school for the children to ask questions- the first question was how do you know which is the boy and which is the girl :oops: :oops: the teacher asked me to turn them around to show the children the back end you did well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 good job!! children know a whole lot more than we think they do, about everything. I cant forget the time my son (at about 6) asked why girls dont have "thingies" (apparently he had seen a girl using the bathroom. (wasnt supposed to, wandered in) and I explained, but theypick stuff up we would never imagine!! they can be taught things quite yong. Glad they had questions!! the children may be able to turn this around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmyjoy Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='courtnek']they can be taught things quite yong. Glad they had questions!! the children may be able to turn this around.[/quote] This is so true, I hope anyways :) It is just so great that you got out and tought some kids and get to do it againg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Debbie Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 [quote name='courtnek'] I cant forget the time my son (at about 6) asked why girls dont have "thingies" (apparently he had seen a girl using the bathroom. (wasnt supposed to, wandered in) and I explained, but theypick stuff up we would never imagine!! [/quote] :lol: courtnek, that cracked me up and reminded me of my own son and daughter when they were a bit younger....... My son said he was better than she was and I said Why would you say that ? And he said "Because she doesn't have one of these, she lost it" :o Imagine explaining that !!! :roll: :lol: Divine, I was thinking the same thing......I'm surprised the teacher didn't screech and tear the kids back into the classroom !!! :lol: :lol: Hmmmm ~ That is a wonderful thing you're doing showing the kids different breeds of dogs, will you be going back with more ?? :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFox Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Woo that's great! I'm so glad the teacher was openminded about the breed, most people arn't. Great job teaching the younger generations. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 What a great thing you did! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Excellent job :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_nea Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Thats great!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Fantastic! Well done :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Tahts excellent that you could get the opportunity to guide the next generation of dog owners! In N.Ireland they have started a programme through the borough dog warden where kids are educated to treat dogs with respect. Kids are the best audience I find. I've done sveral canine freestyle displays with Meg at schools and they are a great audience to have. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperstubbys Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Awesome!! Great Job!! Teach 'em young!! Maybe I can talk my dd's teacher this year into letting me bring Piper. They don't have s-n-t anymore but still! That would be great! Good Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 That is fantastic,will you make this a regular thing now ? Surely the more kids we educate the better :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Ill be going back every month or so. The teach asked if they could watch the pup grow up through the school year. I thought that was a great idea! I honestly couldnt believe teach asked if I would bring more back the second time. Especially with what most people think of the breed. I figured she would be okay with the pup but not with adults. I think she liked hearing from someone with actual experience about the breed. Thanks everyone... I try to educate people about the true APBT and it was nice to go from adults to children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Wow good for you :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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