Do FIRST kids behave better?

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Kims Robot

I think there are two things at work here. They all get to interact with kids that are older than them, who have been through this, who have learned gracious professionalism and general respect. But the other thing is that once they realize that there are adults that are treating them more like adults than kids, that arent questioning their every move, that are chastising them for not turning in homework, that are actually interested in paying attention to them, something magical happens... they grow up. They mature. They learn respect for others.

Kim, I think you hit the nail on the head here. That seems to be exactly it.

Certainly there are other organizations with the same effect - scouting, 4H, NHS are all good examples. And yes, not every kid "gets it" - but others notice it, and I think the reason is because of what Kim wrote in that quote up there.

Don