UmMusa Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Greetings, We're in SOTW I, so we've been in Ancient Egypt for much of the school year. Now with Egypt in the news, I've been explaining what's going on with the leader. They're kind of curious, and I love that connection they're making. They realize that Mubarak has been ruling for thirty years, which is longer than US Presidents rule. We compared him to the rulers of Egypt past. Anyone else having dialogues with their kids re: Egypt and history in action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 This is a little off topic, but my kids loved it, what about the pictures of the guys on camels at the protest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yes, my kids have shown some interest. We've talked about it a bit. My daughter also popped up with, "That's Egypt?!" I answered, "yes" and she was all "I thought there would be pyramids!" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My big kids read the paper daily, so they are interested in world events, just in general. My oldest is a history major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My boys were upset by the damage done to the mummies in the museum. They were both worried that something would happen to the pyramids too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacongirl Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 After the events overnight in Egypt, I am far more concerned for unarmed pro-democracy protesters who were shot on by Mubarek's thugs than for mummies. However, there have been some inspiring articles about young Egyptians linking arms to protect the museum and artifacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstatemamma Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My son is very interested in what is going on in Egypt. We were just discussing it over dinner. For him he is concerned about how it will affect Ethiopia - we spent a month there last year when we were picking up our youngest daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My kids are following what's happening in Egypt. They see Al Jazeera coverage, they heard people talking about while out at a cafe last night. I think my eldest is curious to hear the Khutbah tomorrow. We're also studying ancient history right now. They've been eager to talk about similarities of now and then. I think they feel like they have something real to offer to the conversation, (and I agree :)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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