I agree with CatoVA regarding the Serbicki class and being underwhelmed. We needed to prep dd for the exam. She was not at all prepared to take it. But, if your goal is some light accountability for a student who won’t be taking the exam, I’m sure she’s fine. I was really upset that they only read parts of the books covered, not the entire book.

We’ve used PA and AIM. The difference is all about the teacher. Different families have different goals, and different teachers meet those goals. In our experience it’s all about the teacher!

Their spokesperson, Omi, said they were going up to 80 during the near catastrophic chase. and the mayor referenced it. A chase implies relative speed, and 80 is illegal in NYC, not to mention virtually impossible. Two hours of a chase that is near catastrophic would be irresponsible by a security team, as well as the principals, in an urban environment and put all the locals in catastrophic danger. And, anyone fearing catastrophic results from paparazzi I wouldn’t think would leave their protective vehicle to get into a random NYC cab and not wear seatbelts while smiling and taking pictures/video. I don’t believe it remotely happened the way they stated it.

No way. Anyone who believes this must be unfamiliar with NYC, the streets and the traffic. Complete and immediate reaction to anyone who is local…didn’t happen, and laughable. There is no high speed chase in Manhattan and definitely not one lasting 2 hours. ANY attempt at a high speed chase lasting even a minute would be insanely dangerous to pedestrians. The FDR is less dangerous for that type of pursuit but again would be putting pedestrians at risk and it’s short. You can’t drive it for 2 hours unless you’re getting off, driving local streets and getting back on MULTIPLE times and that isn’t happening at high speed. IF this were to happen, it should only have happened in a gun wielding/immediate threat to life situation and their security should have called in police immediately to protect pedestrians as well as the people they’re protecting. Under ZERO circumstances would a 2 hour high speed chase be possible in Manhattan, and it would be extremely careless for their security to put the risk of harm to pedestrians for anything less than the threat of immediate harm. And, once again, it would be an extremely SHORT period of time. This is a city where emergency vehicles can’t get through at high speed and walking is many times faster than driving. Restaurant outside dining tent structures, bike lanes, bus lanes and weird parking islands extending off the sidewalks have seriously impacted the width of the streets and traffic patterns. Absolutely no way this happened like they said. Zero chance. And, in the alternate universe that it did, they seriously and needlessly risked the lives of pedestrians and should be questioned about that. It’s a huge risk to pedestrians for a minute never mind 2 hours. Presidents, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Tom Cruise, etc are in the city all.the.time and never anything remotely like this. Didn’t happen. Staged and exaggerated for PR.

I just finished The German Wife. I’ve read a lot on WWII, but this was a new perspective and would recommend it.

We attended accepted students at Clark and we have one who already graduated as a business major and a second who is deciding for fall now. Neither would describe Clark as the typical business/sporty vibe. It definitely has a grittier feel and less of a campus community vibe than some campuses.

I think this depends on the schools that you’re applying to. I placed the AP scores that I wanted to be seen on the transcript and didn’t place the ones that I didn’t want to emphasize on it. My dd applied both with scores and without, depending on the school but the transcript was the same for all. My concern was that for super competitive schools she needed to have almost perfect scores and that the rigor of her course load and the scores we chose to report on the transcript would speak for themselves. I’d read that super competitive schools don’t want their average scores to be effected by lower scores, even if they like the student. In that case it’s better not to officially report the scores. But, I’m also of the opinion that they definitely see what’s written on the transcript, even if they aren’t officially considering them.

Yes, that’s the predicament. It’s hard to be super receptive to the anger because for sure it’s wrapped up with other things the adult child is either accurately remembering or is less “provable”. For example, one can feel they would have wanted more support or more music lessons but when the anger is in some way founded on these false memories it’s hard to manage as a parent. It shakes the foundation of the relationship in some ways and we were wondering if these memories ever right themselves or not.

Thank you all for weighing in. The instances I’m referring to are just like what Quill or Brittany1116 is referencing - just really mind boggling absolutely-didn’t-happen stuff. And, there’s definitely anger involved at what the adult child perceives did/didn’t happen. I’m going to think about and pass on what Not_a_Number has mentioned regarding it being more about feelings than fact. It’s just been unsettling to experience when some if not many of the instances involve things/events that were very consciously done (like Quill’s music example) and now is angrily “remembered” by the adult child as not having happened. So, these are more factual events like, “ I was never allowed to see people outside the family and always kept home away from others” and the child was involved in extra curriculars that were hours per day outside the home and summers away from the family for the extra curricular activity.

Maybe a year or two ago I remember reading a thread about adult kids who remember things that either never happened or don't remember things that did. I tried a search and wasn't able to find it so figured I'd start a new one. With peers who also have grown children spanning early to mid twenties, we're seeing that some of these adult kids are angry about things that never happened, or are angry because they wanted to experience something and don't remember that they actually did experience it. I think someone brought up in that thread a discussion about attending sports games and either the teen perceived that the parents never came and they actually were there every game or the opposite. And, while it can be superficial in nature, it also applies to things that are definitely not superficial. So, examples run along the lines from "you never allowed me to X" when not only was X allowed but there were no limitations on how or when, to gross mischaracterizations of family life and treatment when growing up. There doesn't seem to be anyone who is weighing in and swaying the way things are remembered by these kids to a huge degree, but the change in what's "remembered" now versus previous years and the contrast to what the adults have lived through is dramatic. I don't remember if there was a biological reason for this or how you all have felt this is best handled. It reminds me of Prince Harry and how he "remembers" never riding a bike as a child and yet we've all seen the numerous photos of him doing so. I know that he has substance abuse effecting his memories and there's none of that in the cases I'm talking about, but it's a similar level of, "wth????!!" not just a little difference in perception like, "I thought the curtains were yellow and you remember them as green". It's really strange and, to be honest, unsettling. So, is this biological and eventually the more accurate memories return or is this something potentially more serious and more uncommon than what our small sample size indicates?

Maybe you could just ask if everything is ok and not address the addictions. They might welcome the chance to say they’re unhappy if they aren’t triggered by discussing the actual substance that they’re using. I think it may accomplish what you’re looking to do eventually if they feel a bridge of communication is open with you. I know I often come to my own realizations as I’m talking to a friend

I’m in the minority, but I’d want to know if I was one of the kids. I definitely agree to waiting until their dad passes, but I think knowing the truth gives insight to someone. She was a super strong woman to have lived through that and I’d want to know that about my mom. Or, maybe she was unusually sensitive about subjects that I couldn’t understand or would lash out about certain things. It gives context to a person. But, I come from the perspective that she was strong and brave no matter the circumstances of the pregnancy and others may not.

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I thought of you recently because my mom is a narcissist and I recently fell into trusting her again but also found evidence of her throwing me under the bus that reminded me of your mom’s list. It was super gut wrenching but made me find it slightly easier to accept that she’s never going to change. It prompted me to start listening to HG Tudor’s yt channel describing different types of narcissists and their traits. I can only listen to one at a time with some distance in between because it’s emotionally overwhelming to me to try to accept my mom never loved me as much as I’ve always felt that, you know? I don’t think you should ever show her the list. I think she’d feel a thrill at having hurt you and then deny it and spin it in some negative way onto you. Ultimately you want peace for yourself and she’ll never co-sign that if she’s a narcissist. You need to give that to yourself. So, share the list with us and anyone you trust but I don’t think you feel vindicated by confronting her with it. If she shows up just tell her to leave, she’s no longer welcome and shut the door. Im sorry for what you’re going through and really appreciate you sharing your story, as it certainly made me feel less lonely recently. Sending peace your way.

I agree with the others and would try different times of day/diffetent circumstances . I have one who thrives on the adrenalin of testing and another who loses a tremendous amount of points going into the test site. If your child is accustomed to inschool testing this may not be an issue for them

That was the problem! Even though the word count was below the limit, it wasn't processing. Thank you!

I uploaded the transcript and course descriptions under the transcript section and have green check marks next to those top four categories (Class Rank, GPA, Curriculum, Transcript) The Homeschool section is last and has 3 text boxes and a radio button. I filled in the text boxes under the word limit and clicked the radio button and then get the message that I need to complete the School Report. When I click to return to complete it, I'm taken back to the same spot.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I completed the profile. It's after I click on the student and need to fill out her School Report. Class Rank, GPA, Curriculum, Transcript, Homeschool...then I click to submit and get the prompt that I need to finish the School Report 😰

Okay, so I've entered everything and it won't let me review and submit. I keep getting a message saying that I have to complete everything in the School Report before I can submit it. I have green check marks in everything leading up to the homeschool section. I am under the word limit in the text boxes and answered the radio buttons. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

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I'm so sorry! I lost my bestie a few months ago. She also declined super quickly and I miss her more than many people 🙂 Thinking of you and sending hugs.

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I’m so sorry. It’s so hard.

Dd felt both she's taken went well. Found some of the Lit exam strange but still thinks she did well. Gov went well. How about yours @freesia?

Dd had Gov and Lit with Stats tomorrow!