Learning on the job

They say the way people parent can be a reaction against their own upbringing. Now, I am very thankful that I have MUCH in my childhood...

Tonight, I put to bed a four year old for the last time and then came downstairs to set out gifts and special breakfast for the morning....

Picture this scene: It's 1996 and a Year 8 lesson is in progress. The teacher has to leave the room for a while, and one boy, let's call...