The family, religion and education are the three primary social institutions in democratic societies. The
family is the most basic of all three because its function is to bring new people into the world. Education
and religion assist the family in socializing children, teaching the new citizens to live according to the
cultural expectations of society. For a half a century, I have worked in all three areas, as an educator, a
social psychologist and a minister. This newsletter focuses on human relations. It is intended to assist
families in all three areas of development. You are invited to react to the content of this letter. In fact, your
input will assure its relevance. Topics on all three areas will be discussed according to needs expressed.
The section Ask the Teacher will be led by Elsida E. Cordova, Pd.D., a retired educator from the
American school system. E-mail her at asktheteacher@religiousreview.com
For a FREE subscription to this newsletter, e-mail me at Newsletter@religiousreview.com
family is the most basic of all three because its function is to bring new people into the world. Education
and religion assist the family in socializing children, teaching the new citizens to live according to the
cultural expectations of society. For a half a century, I have worked in all three areas, as an educator, a
social psychologist and a minister. This newsletter focuses on human relations. It is intended to assist
families in all three areas of development. You are invited to react to the content of this letter. In fact, your
input will assure its relevance. Topics on all three areas will be discussed according to needs expressed.
The section Ask the Teacher will be led by Elsida E. Cordova, Pd.D., a retired educator from the
American school system. E-mail her at asktheteacher@religiousreview.com
For a FREE subscription to this newsletter, e-mail me at Newsletter@religiousreview.com
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Volume 1, Number 5 Focusing on Relations March 1, 2007
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Volume 1, Number 5 Focusing on Relations March 1, 2007
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ASK THE TEACHER
By E.E.Cordova, Pd.D
By E.E.Cordova, Pd.D
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Words of Wisdom
understanding it is established.
Prov. 24:3
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Words of Wisdom
understanding it is established.
Prov. 24:3
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Question: Why is it necessary in this super
technological era for my child to memorize the
multiplication and division tables?
Answer: It is as important for our children to
memorize the multiplication and division tables
this day and age as it was in the past. Arithmetic is
basic to building a technological mind.
Here is how mathematical learning develops.
Children begin their work with concrete objects to
make sets. Then, the same concept is introduced
in an abstract manner through the use of pictures.
Once children understand the multiplication and
division concepts, they are ready to memorize the
tables. Having mastered memorization, children
are ready to resolve math problems quickly
without depending on external aids. This, of
course, prepares children for everyday life
arithmetical calculation in adulthood.
It is most important for parents to help their
children to memorize the tables. Teachers do not
have enough time available to do all the
necessary drilling for children to master the facts.
Children who have mastered the multiplication and
division tables score high in exams. Calculators
are not allowed to be used during testing time in
elementary school to allow children to prove their
mastery of the facts.
technological era for my child to memorize the
multiplication and division tables?
Answer: It is as important for our children to
memorize the multiplication and division tables
this day and age as it was in the past. Arithmetic is
basic to building a technological mind.
Here is how mathematical learning develops.
Children begin their work with concrete objects to
make sets. Then, the same concept is introduced
in an abstract manner through the use of pictures.
Once children understand the multiplication and
division concepts, they are ready to memorize the
tables. Having mastered memorization, children
are ready to resolve math problems quickly
without depending on external aids. This, of
course, prepares children for everyday life
arithmetical calculation in adulthood.
It is most important for parents to help their
children to memorize the tables. Teachers do not
have enough time available to do all the
necessary drilling for children to master the facts.
Children who have mastered the multiplication and
division tables score high in exams. Calculators
are not allowed to be used during testing time in
elementary school to allow children to prove their
mastery of the facts.
MATE SELECTION
J.C.Cordova, D.Min.,LCSW
In biblical lore, after God made Adam, the male
of the human species, He found him to be
incomplete. So, the Lord took a rib from Adam
and made Eve, a female counterpart to give
completion to the species. And Adam and eve
were to be equal partners in the relationship, as
the image of the rib makes clear. They were to
be mutual and complementary help mates (see
Gen. 2:18-23).
The following verse is a parenthetical expression
intended to show human development:
"Therefore a man leaves his father and his
mother and clings to his wife, and they become
one flesh"(2:24).
Following the above model, mate selection was
arranged by parents, just like God arranged the
first couple. The Bible shows this pattern in the
selection of spouses for the first patriarchs, and
the arrangement became part of Jewish tradition.
Parental involvement in the selection of spouses
gradually disappeared to be replaced by
selection based on mutual physical attraction of
two young people of opposite sex. Once
relationships are established, other factors
contributing to the development of potential
spousal relations are: age, social status,
character, level of education, skills, demeanor,
race and religion, among others.
The primary motivator prompting boy to
approach girl today is sexual attraction. This
initial encounter may or may not develop further
into a love relationship, depending on their
consideration of the other factors.
Prompted by sexual impulses only, in disregard
for a solid consideration of other factors making
couples compatible or incompatible, many
marriages not made in heaven are
consummated.
This unfortunate condition has led to the high
degree of divorce prevailing in the Western
societies. This condition may be minimized if
young people would take the time needed to
develop compatibilities before getting into a
marriage contract. More on this next time.
Lord be with you and yours.
J.C.Cordova, D.Min.,LCSW
In biblical lore, after God made Adam, the male
of the human species, He found him to be
incomplete. So, the Lord took a rib from Adam
and made Eve, a female counterpart to give
completion to the species. And Adam and eve
were to be equal partners in the relationship, as
the image of the rib makes clear. They were to
be mutual and complementary help mates (see
Gen. 2:18-23).
The following verse is a parenthetical expression
intended to show human development:
"Therefore a man leaves his father and his
mother and clings to his wife, and they become
one flesh"(2:24).
Following the above model, mate selection was
arranged by parents, just like God arranged the
first couple. The Bible shows this pattern in the
selection of spouses for the first patriarchs, and
the arrangement became part of Jewish tradition.
Parental involvement in the selection of spouses
gradually disappeared to be replaced by
selection based on mutual physical attraction of
two young people of opposite sex. Once
relationships are established, other factors
contributing to the development of potential
spousal relations are: age, social status,
character, level of education, skills, demeanor,
race and religion, among others.
The primary motivator prompting boy to
approach girl today is sexual attraction. This
initial encounter may or may not develop further
into a love relationship, depending on their
consideration of the other factors.
Prompted by sexual impulses only, in disregard
for a solid consideration of other factors making
couples compatible or incompatible, many
marriages not made in heaven are
consummated.
This unfortunate condition has led to the high
degree of divorce prevailing in the Western
societies. This condition may be minimized if
young people would take the time needed to
develop compatibilities before getting into a
marriage contract. More on this next time.
Lord be with you and yours.
