Winter Garden Magazine September 2014 | Page 21

take responsibility and accept our role in the village to assist in raising the children in our society to be better human beings? The school year has begun and we, as adults, cannot expect the school staff to take full responsibility for nurturing our children. We cannot allow the burden of their education to rest solely upon their shoulders. We must play an active part in this process. We should encourage our children to read even if they do not have homework. We should take heed of their interests and cultivate them. The City of Winter Garden offers free and inexpensive activities that will make our children well-rounded individuals. You do not have to look far - turn to our events page to see what is offered this month and view the City’s events website for more information. It is up to us, all of u