Inspired by the poem "Gentle Measures" by Terrance Hayes, that itself was modeled after a book of the same title from 1871.
Chapter 1: Three Modes of Management
Make the assignments short and easy to follow. Give them a solid way to report back -- easier for them and me. Use visuals.
Chapter 2: The Art of Training
Getting everyone going in the same direction is never easy. Train them to follow their own mind, approach things their way. Then let it synthesize.
Chapter 3: Faults of Immaturity
Even with safeguards and prompts, they are kids. They will resist. Forget. Obsess. Hide. Fail to comprehend. It's okay.
Chapter 4: The Activity of Children
My father once wrote to me in a letter that he was often "in awe" of what his children could do. I feel the same. I've been moved by their responses at times. Somehow this is enhanced by the distance. This is a gift -- a wonderful, strange gift, unexpected and grace-filled.
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