Teach Not A Flying Bird To Swim Comments

I really agree Sir...... Being a teacher I also feel that every student is unique in some or the other manner

If only you knew! ! ! ! Only teach the truth to all! For Peace And Love. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

A beautiful poem full of wisdom. Very well ctafted. Liked the closure lines..It is the heartbeat of this poem. Very moving and perceptive write.10+++++

The substance of this poem is to provide justified education to the children as per their abilities. Difference examples are given here nicely. A beautiful didactic poem shared astutely.10

Often we forget to encourage the inborn talents and impose ones on interest..Wonderful poem All parents and teachers should read this

I, too, prefer to write my poems in a simple language and simple style, because I don't want to give a mental strain to my readers.

I believe nobody is born without a special aptitude. It's duty of all the educators, right from the home to the educational institutions, to find out a child's aptitude and to promote his natural talent. Dr. Antony Theodore is a great thinker, he could have written an artistic poem on the topic, mostly not understood or misunderstood, but he opted to convey his universal message in such a simple language and style that even a child can understand it.

very touching. god bless u

Words of wisdom to educators... I receive with joy. Thank you!

I am a teacher, and I really like your point about not shoving someone's spirit into a box you have carved out for them!

Really good poem.... Exactly....there is a traditional old way of studying and learning.... The society teach them what in their text for an exam.treat every child as they having same potential avoiding their abilities..so that they gt defeated their talents inside.

An interesting debate on education. Hum-m, Read mine – Makeshift Education - Adeline

A very valuable instruction to the educators! As a teacher I can fully understand the verity of this advice! Train a child to find out his hidden potential and help him develop the area in which he is adept! Never force him into a groove others make for him! Well articulated!

Wonderful theme...of revamping the education system...a strong underlying current of urging policy makers to make the leraning setup more learner-centric! !

You forgot to include in your poem: ' Do not teach an old dog a new trick', nevertheless, your excellent piece sends loud and clear the message! Well penned, my friend,10+++, Keep it up! Love and Peace...

i like it! mate good stuff

A very must needed question has been raised and you are successful in giving your message. Great job done.... Agree with you

I definitely agree with you a 110%..........I was in a predicament unable to showcase my highest potential and your last stanza is indeed motivating thank you so very much :)

Very well written expressed a great theme in a very simple way and this is exactly what happens in today's educational system....Liked it very much thanks for sharing tony...10+++

very deep philosophical poem, thank you for sharing...Mari