Reminds me of the 1st grade teacher that explained your child has legs and can walk at the parent orientation, (I carried DS8 then 6 around somewhat on the inital walk through)He also was a very strong promoter of them doing for themsleves, he cautioned us not to follow up on thier assigments and was a big supporter of natural consciquences. My DW has worked as an aid in a K class and mentioned how much more independent the children where when the parents are not their.