In a message dated 98-07-19 19:33:42 EDT, you write:

<< Jo sez:
 The role of any dedicated educator is to make himself obsolete as soon as
 possible. That is, to force sufficient awareness on his students so that
 his charges can then intelligently assess future unknowns. The students'
 independence is paramount, and once attained, the educator must then step
 aside and wave goodbye.

 But both sides must seek the same results: independent thought / creative
 solutions.
  >>
Jo:
In a nutshell, you said it ALL!
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