Cooperation

Cooperation is the key!
Published in the Harrison Daily Times
9.22.09
By Donna C. Braymer


Have you ever watched an ant farm at work? All of the ants cooperate with
each other to prepare for their daily and future survival. They are
such hard workers, it is interesting they do not have a “boss” or
“teacher” standing over them watching every move.

They live in colonies, and Wikipedia says, “The colonies are sometimes
described as superorganisms because the ants appear to operate as a
unified entity, collectively working together to support the colony.”

Cooperation is essential in a home, school and work environment.
Another definition states cooperation as being the association of
persons or businesses for common, usually economic, benefit.

Everyone benefits when the group cooperates. A classroom benefits
because everyone learns and enjoys the process.

A business benefits because customers want to come back and spend more
money.

The home benefits because we enjoy eating meals, wearing clean clothes
and doing fun activities as a family.

Work is involved in each aspect of cooperation. Where there is work,
there is reward. Businesses pass out paychecks and bonuses for hard
work. Schoolteachers pass out grades and year-end promotions for
learning well done. Cooperation helps families grow closer and enjoy
their time together.

See if you can spot someone cooperating today and give them a high
five!




www.DonnaCBraymer.com