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Thanks everyone. We sat down (again) and talked about minimum standards, and future life goals. I laid out options and we made a plan. I was just hoping for maybe some miracle fairy dust y'all had sprinkled on your phlegmatic to motivate them. 😂
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How do you motivate your phlegmatic child? The one who isn't interested in anything, and will do the least amount possible? I've tried making it more interesting or applicable, loosening up, etc... I am not comfortable letting skills slide- I can't do the whole "they will learn math when they need it" because while I haven't used algebra since I left school- I won't let them just not do it. I've been homeschooling for quite a while and have graduated several students- but the lack of motivation in this one is bringing me to my knees. I try asking for input- and there is little. So I pick the curriculum (I already own quite a bit from previous years)- and they do a half a** job. I send them back- with much complaining- to do it right. 😠Any suggestions? Do I just ignore it- push on- keeping my expectations and the child "hating it"? Do I focus on skills and let the reading cover the rest? This child is 13 and in the "8th grade". So highschool is looming. Any one been here? Advice?
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Can I just say I'm glad I'm not the only one? ðŸ˜
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2003 Chevy 15 passenger van- pretty close to 350,000. It's our main family car, but we will probably retire it this year.
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I believe they should be there for the working poor, but guidelines should be in place as to not abuse the system.
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The thing that first motivated me was seeing a lady at church that could barely get around and has weight related physical issues. Then realizing she was the same age as a lady that was active and in much better health. Other factors could have contributed, but that just stood out to me and I realized I needed to change.
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Nope, never felt the need.
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I just got a email Trim Healthy Mama has released for pre order their new videos called Work ins. They have different levels of intensity too. That may be something to look into.
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A hatchet throwing group? Where do you live that people throw hatchets around? I'm trying to picture this. :laugh:
Not sure where she lives, but I'm in Texas and we do. 😂 My kids were pretty good at it.
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Thanks- off to look that up!
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Bump. Anyone have anything that can help?
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What are your favorite get it done work text (basically self teaching) books for each class grade 7 -12. I have never used any of these but I am helping a friend put together something for a few at risk young people to help them get just the basics to earn a basic diploma so they are not drop outs. Any suggestions?
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What are your favorite get it done work text (basically self teaching) books for each class grade 7 -12. I have never used any of these but I am helping a friend put together something for a few at risk young people to help them get just the basics to earn a basic diploma so they are not drop outs. Any suggestions?
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In my family this would be no big deal. Even if I hadn't seen my aunt/uncle/cousin/niece in a while, they'd be happy to see us and we would be happy to see them. In my family, dropping by is normal. They wouldn't expect us to chauffeur or entertain (although I'd probably get some foods they like and cook slightly larger meals than we already do). They'd cook, clean, rent a car and see the sites on their own. They're not seeking constant entertainment from us. They know we're busy people. Sure, I'd like a heads up that they were coming and would b annoyed if I didn't get at least a couple days/week notice but if I had the space it wouldn't be a major imposition.
This.
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My oldest is my son. He was working as an electricians apprentice and going to community college during his last bit of high school. Then he joined the Navy. He enjoys it and it's offering him good job prospects for his training if he decides to not re enlist.
My oldest daughter is going to our local community college and working retail. She is doing her prerequisites for nursing school.
My middle daughter plans to start college ASAP she wants to teach. I'm concerned because she has big dreams of how she wants to do things- but doesn't realize between testing and politics she will have her hands tied.
My youngest is 13- not quite sure which direction she will take.
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Mine are 20, 18, 16, and 13. Agreeing about relationship. It all comes down to that. Also, agreeing about giving more freedom and making decisions on their own while still young. They can lose that freedom by their actions- but I don't try to control them as much. I have taken to heart Chikdren are born persons- and as much as I want to say "yea I did it!" I know it is only by the grace of God that my kids are doing so well. That leads me to my last- most important for me- pray for your children.
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Oh and we have a bonus guest too. One of the guys my daughter works with came over to have dinner and spend the evening with us.
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3 out of 4. My son has missed the last 2 being in the Navy. 😢 Someone has to though. My daughter is considering joining as well so not sure how many will be here next year. I will cherish the time I have. It sure happens quickly.
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Sorry phone glitch and it posted again.
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Have you looked at Trim Healthy Mama?
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We are building a house now and this is what we did: Granite in the kitchen, granite composite in the bathrooms, and laminate in the laundry room. I have never had anything other than laminate and it has been fine- but I am looking forward to the upgrade.
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So glad to hear glowing reviews on Amazon mattresses! I am about to be in the market as well. I have looked over them and read the great reviews- but hubby was skeptical. Wait till I tell him the hive said they are great!
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Stew and cornbread, soup, bread and a salad, taco bar, baked potato bar, pasta, bread and salad, chili and fixings for Frito pie! I love easy.
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My son actually did this. He continued with college prep courses (nothing Ivy League but state school). He worked part time with an electrican we know from age 16 when he was able to get his apprentice license. He didn't get his journey man- he joined the navy instead. However it has served him well. It's a great skill to have as this man has more work than he is able to keep up with. 😉 He makes s nice living for his family.
Adding that I agree with Rebel Yell as well. Get a business degree- it will help in the long run.
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Talk me into or out of FIAR...
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Yes, this. We loved FIAR, and I have kept most of those books even though now my children are in high school. They have memories and meaningful connections with those books, that program. We even branched out and wrote a few more unit studies from books we loved. Of course, I wasn't looking for open and go for their early years, I was looking for an introduction to stories and the love of reading. I wasn't preparing them for college in those years, I was just introducing them to life.