Israeli Kindergarten. Dual-income couples often arrived late to pick up their children. As a result, the kindergarten implemented a rule that parents would face a fine if they were late; however, even though this introduced a penalty system, it also led to more delays in pickup times. By replacing feelings of guilt with money, paying a fee for being late became the new norm. After recognizing the mistake and removing the fine system, what happened? More parents started arriving late. When money becomes involved, the exchange of value fundamentally changes the nature of the relationship. And once that change occurs, it doesn’t revert. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
Not all of them are like that, but it’s not easy to say that many of those who have learned a lot know what they don’t know. However, when you acknowledge “I don’t know” what you don’t know, the wisdom gained from that ignorance enriches everyone. Learning begins with recognizing what you don’t know, while what you do know involves a clear understanding of that unknown. This awareness can help reduce the chaos of the world, even if just a little. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”