They describe goals that demand independent thinking, mathematical and scientific reasoning, questioning, analyzing, and much more. Our elders are deeply concerned that their children are losing sight of what's important in their culture. They're not being as respectful as they should be. Our encouragement of questioning may be seen as challenging the roles and authority of not just parents. Bernie has been listening carefully.
Scientists question for a purpose.
Our students need to have opportunities for the kinds of thinking that scientists do. I've been working with parents on family math and it's really made a difference. Aurelio reminds the group that there's much to be learned from parents. Our history and some of our practices come from careful observation and quiet inquiry in our cultures. Our traditional practices are filled with good scientific knowledge.