John Adams. When I asked my mom what a word meant she’d say “look it up.” I’d have to know how to spell it to find the definition. Consequently I am a very good speller, will a voluminous vocabulary! I still have my Little Golden Dictionary I got for my 8th birthday. :D
The real problem with getting your answers from someone else (who isn’t necessarily going to be correct) is that you don’t learn to do research yourself. I always preferred to do my own research. Sometimes the teacher isn’t correct, either. ;-)
With effort comes experience. With experience comes knowledge. With knowledge comes confidence. With confidence comes growth and maturity. What’s not to like?
Most of the really valuable information out there exists only in someone’s head. The only way you’re going to get it is to keep asking people until you find the right one.
My grandson is 23 years old. He’s a senior in college. He still calls his mom for help on his homework. She was valedictorian of her graduating class. He has “special needs” (an anxiety disorder and depression). He’s made the dean’s list three times. I’m not sure what method she uses to help, nor which one of them should get the degree.
First — thanks all those who explained an educator’s true role. I also guide my students when they have questions like this.
Second — Technically, a better answer to the question “Who was the first President to live in the White House?” would be Theodore Roosevelt, since he had the heading on official stationary changed from Executive Mansion to White House shortly after taking office in 1901. It could also be argued that James Madison was the first, since the term White House first appeared in print in 1811.
It’s a subtle distinction, and one that’s going to be especially hard to see if you’ve always been in the habit of asking for quick answers instead of seeking out often complicated ones yourself. What’s more, people who seek to learn the simple way often argue the simple way and are quick to do so. “Oh,” I’m vulnerable to being told, “like you’ve never asked a question in your life.”
So as a public service, I’m going to admit wondering where that second chair disappeared to in the second frame before returning in the third. And I’m going to assume, believe, and shrug my own shoulders as the rest of the world says, “don’t ask me.”
homfencing about 5 years ago
It was John Adams, btw.
amethyst52 Premium Member about 5 years ago
John Adams. When I asked my mom what a word meant she’d say “look it up.” I’d have to know how to spell it to find the definition. Consequently I am a very good speller, will a voluminous vocabulary! I still have my Little Golden Dictionary I got for my 8th birthday. :D
M2MM about 5 years ago
The real problem with getting your answers from someone else (who isn’t necessarily going to be correct) is that you don’t learn to do research yourself. I always preferred to do my own research. Sometimes the teacher isn’t correct, either. ;-)
sandpiper about 5 years ago
With effort comes experience. With experience comes knowledge. With knowledge comes confidence. With confidence comes growth and maturity. What’s not to like?
The Legend of Brandon Sawyer Premium Member about 5 years ago
I’m a little bit shocked that she didn’t Google it
Ignatz Premium Member about 5 years ago
The kid should look up “curiosity” in the dictionary, show it to Frazz, and point out that asking for answers IS looking for answers.
rugeirn about 5 years ago
Most of the really valuable information out there exists only in someone’s head. The only way you’re going to get it is to keep asking people until you find the right one.
magicwalnut Premium Member about 5 years ago
My grandson is 23 years old. He’s a senior in college. He still calls his mom for help on his homework. She was valedictorian of her graduating class. He has “special needs” (an anxiety disorder and depression). He’s made the dean’s list three times. I’m not sure what method she uses to help, nor which one of them should get the degree.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member about 5 years ago
First — thanks all those who explained an educator’s true role. I also guide my students when they have questions like this.
Second — Technically, a better answer to the question “Who was the first President to live in the White House?” would be Theodore Roosevelt, since he had the heading on official stationary changed from Executive Mansion to White House shortly after taking office in 1901. It could also be argued that James Madison was the first, since the term White House first appeared in print in 1811.
If you doubt me, go look it up yourself.
Bob Sheehan about 5 years ago
John Adams
Bill The Nuke about 5 years ago
John Adams
AndrewSihler about 5 years ago
Busted.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
Frazz11 hrs ·
It’s a subtle distinction, and one that’s going to be especially hard to see if you’ve always been in the habit of asking for quick answers instead of seeking out often complicated ones yourself. What’s more, people who seek to learn the simple way often argue the simple way and are quick to do so. “Oh,” I’m vulnerable to being told, “like you’ve never asked a question in your life.”
So as a public service, I’m going to admit wondering where that second chair disappeared to in the second frame before returning in the third. And I’m going to assume, believe, and shrug my own shoulders as the rest of the world says, “don’t ask me.”
oakie817 about 5 years ago
psst…john adams
Snoopy_Fan about 5 years ago
John Adams
finzleftright about 5 years ago
Alexa doesn’t say “look it up!” She immediately gave me the answer.