Gina, I agree. Not only are they the ones who know best what they are capable of, they are the ones who will live with the consequences (positive or negative) of their decisions. I was always taught that you don't ever take authority for making decisions if you don't also have the responsibility of following through. I don't WANT that responsibility for every student I come in contact with -- so I need to respect their right to decide for themselves. Dr. Jane Jarrow