ourtimetolead.ca

Have you heard of it? Have you visited it? Chances are, if you've been to the movies at a Cineplex location recently, you would have seen it on your screen. Accessing the site probably didn't even cross your mind. The advertisement was probably ignored like all the others (despite how eye-catching it truly was).


So, what is it?
It's a website run by the Globe and Mail where weeks are dedicated to specific topics ("8 Discussions We Need to Have"). This months focus is "FAILING BOYS". Let me tell you: if you are a educator (future or present), if you are a parent(future or present), or if you simply have a concern about the leaders of our future, you have to go to this website and read the articles under this discussion, immediately. They are absolutely fabulous and sadly, accurate. While some sentences, as with all news articles, need to be taken with a grain of salt, majority of the topics approached hit the nail right on the head. The feminization of education (something I'm strongly against), the lack of male role models (heartbreaking), developmental differences (something many fail to acknowledge) and so many more gems are available on this website. The best thing is that it is meant for discussion. What this means for you, emotional and passionate reader, is that your opinions are welcomed and, in fact, highly encouraged. Weekly chats, forums and "Article Discussions" are all available on this website. It is, after all, our time to lead. We must have a say and take part in this, as well. These are critical issues and they should not be ignored.


If "Failing Boys" doesn't tickle your fancy, the other discussions are about the military, about multiculturalism, about women in power, about our work-lives, our Health Care, the internet we explore and the food we eat. One is bound to concern you and affect you, first-hand. This website should not be avoided. Do yourself a favour and simply have a little read.


 (Note: This is from a blog entry I wrote in a personal blog back in October. The discussion and web page are still continuing in full force and I still highly recommend reading the articles.Click here for a direct link to the "Failing Boys" discussion.)