A Gaffe?

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I went to a "publishing party" at my youngest son's school this morning. The idea is that the kids put out a piece of writing on their desks along with a comment sheet, and the parents circulate through the room, reading stories and writing comments. The teacher instructed us to restrict ourselves to positive comments. At that time, I thought I had done OK, but, in retrospect, I grow worried that "What the fvck was that all about?" may not qualify as a positive comment.

Thoughts?

Comments

  1. Anonymous2:41 PM

    So it was you. Please see me.

    Miss B*%$#
    Your Son's Teacher

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  2. Bob Murphy5:22 PM

    I sincerely hope that rule doesn't apply the blogosphere. My output would decline considerably.

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  3. Anonymous11:42 PM

    I see no problem as long as the kids get to comment on your body of work.

    Call it a "Review Party", invite them over, lay out your books and let them go to work.

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