Jun 2 2012: I share your interest in an "imagination" period in schools, but I'm concerned that children might judge or criticize each other for their ideas unless clear, measurable, guidelines are established to promote feelings of safety.
For maximum safety initially, this imagination period could be started at in the childrens'' homes. For instance, parents and their children could raise a problem at the breakfast table, and then when they get together for their evening meal, each could relate his/her solution to the problem. This would be very similar to Ralph Nader's upbringing. (Note: Ralph Nader is the consumer advocate known world wide for his creative and forward-thinking ideas.)
For details about Ralph Nader, I invite you to view "An Unreasonable Man," -- a fascinating biography of Ralph Nader's life.
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A comment on Conversation: Children's schools should have an "Imagination" period
For maximum safety initially, this imagination period could be started at in the childrens'' homes. For instance, parents and their children could raise a problem at the breakfast table, and then when they get together for their evening meal, each could relate his/her solution to the problem. This would be very similar to Ralph Nader's upbringing. (Note: Ralph Nader is the consumer advocate known world wide for his creative and forward-thinking ideas.)
For details about Ralph Nader, I invite you to view "An Unreasonable Man," -- a fascinating biography of Ralph Nader's life.