We often have power issues at Dar El Awlad. However, this time it's not about boys recognizing and respecting authority; it's about electricity. The government has been sending only limited electricity our way (3-4 hours a day) and we can't afford to run our generator full-time (at $20 an hour we simply don't have the money to cover the diesel bills), so we've been dealing with power cuts. Late sunrises and early sunsets combined with and a winter storm have left us often feeling our way in the dark.
We've been resorting to old-fashioned candle light for study time as we wait for the generator to kick in for the evening. Actually the results have been positive. I don't know if it's the soft glow of a little flame or the inner longing for a sense of ruggedness, but the boys seem to be more attentive and focused. Maybe we'll stick with the wax and wick even when the electricity problems are sorted out. It will be nice to at least have the option of light bulbs though.
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