Re: So, here's the (hopefully) next topic of debate



> Hi Martha,
> Thanks for making a case for the thinking newbe.
> It makes a pleasant change to hear it.
> Theres not many about.
> the point I was trying to make at least,
> what I thought I said was,
> The working professional(designer, or working master ) whose time is
> valuable being in business for himself being expected to answer stupid
> questions that the student should have looked up himself.
> I was not writing about the professional jewelry teacher,
> who chooses to sell for the want of a better word his knowhow.
> By doing so, he, by implication accepts the risk of being asked the same
> questions over and over.
> Apart from the 1st 4 months of my jewelery making career,
> ive allways designed, made and marketed my own products.
> Ive never taught nor thought to do so.
> the only person Ive taught all I know is my son, who from the earliest
> time he could walk, came into the workshop and started to ask questions,
> what do I do?
> put him out? and get on with what ever I was making?
> or answer him and show him what I was doing?
> I chose the latter course as I reassoned he might just want to do it
> too, or if he was bright with his head, hed have 2 strings to his bow
> instead of 1.
> When he was (in the equivalent to your high school) at public school he
> had several project in the cdt class. We would discuss these and I
> deliberately made him think out the solutions to the design problems he
> had to solve.I had no intention to give the answer to him.
> Its proved a success,as now he is able to tackle any problem scenario
> and find the most practical solution in his current employment.
> He is brilliant at computers and software, went on to take this at
> university, and found it wast what he wanted to do. Dropped out and is
> now working with a designer and builder of underwater sonar systems.
> Much happier at that.
> .Apologies if I gave the wrong impression.
> I couldnt agree more with you,
> in your clearly outlined scenario.
> Ted Frater.Dorset UK.

Hello Ted:

Thank you for your word - the explained the point of view where you
were coming from. When I found this group I sort of had in mind that it
would be one of those places I could find answers to my questions, exchange
ideas, maybe find a mentor - just living up to being a clever newbie. :)
I have learned a few things but not because I asked any questions
- and probably won't ask any in the futures - at least not in this
forum. Because a beginner I am going to ask the question that has been
asked and answered millions times before by those who came before me.
Hwoever, it will be the first time that I asked the questions - and if I'm
paying attention - it will be the last time. :) I will just sit at the
feet to the masters and learn by listening - and paying attention (that
being said with all respect and with not a hint of sarcasm).

One thought I would like to introduce in this string we've been sharing is
the flip side - the meddling veteran who likes to give you unsolicited
advice/instruction/correction - you name it - and then ridicules for
not listening to them. They are in every faceted of your life - you just
can't avoid them. They remind me of a meddling middle-aged family member who
just can't keep out of your business and get's all insulted because you didn't
do exactly want they wanted you to do. I know they mean well but sometimes you
just want to discover things on your own and don't want to be told what to do.
It's all part of the learning process.

I usually listen to what they have to say - use what I can and ignore the rest.
Sometimes, you do get some pearls of wisdom from them - sometimes you
don't. And I, will of course, accept responsibility for all my failures
and revel in my glories.



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