Read: "Being an advocate means partnering with others, building relationships and being aware of the underlying emotional obstacles everyone, including yourself, may have. It also means taking initiative, doing a large share of the work and showing your appreciation over and over." -- Vanessa, from the post "Advocate vs. Adversary" on the blog eSpecially Ben
Reflect: Am I an advocate or an adversary when I work with school personnel? Do I put work into our teamwork, or expect everybody else to present their results to me? What is one thing I can do today to build a relationship with the people my child spends school time with?
Respond in the comments with your own thoughts on this quote and how it applies to your life with your child.
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