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"The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter."
Mark Twain |
The ability to laugh is unique to humans. Some physiological changes induced by humor include a drop in pulse rate, secretion of endorphins, and increased oxygen supply to the blood.
In addition to exercising creative thinking, humor also leads to the use of numerous other thinking skills. Making analogies, identifying unlikely relationships, and provoking visual images are all results of seeking and finding humor.
We place a high value on humor at Hendricks Day School. Students need to be able to laugh at themselves and the situations in which they might find themselves. They also need to be guided to recognize when humor is not appropriate. This is often difficult distinction for children to make, and we address it in a variety of ways through our Character Education program, in our Handbook, and in our day to day contact with the students. |
