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Because talking is a way of maintaining closeness for some people, and so not talking feels like "don't want to have a close relationship with you."
I understand why people want to talk, I don't understand why people get upset if their dc does not call them. I think if you want to talk to your child, you should just call them. What I don't understand is people who get their feelings hurt because their child doesn't take the initiative to call.
Seems kind of passive-agressive to me. However, I know some people who really do get their feelings hurt when their child doesn't call, and I would like to understand this phenomenon.;)
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I hear they don't call very often and I'm wondering what exactly that means :ohmy:
I very rarely called, and only went home to visit over winter and summer breaks. My parents called me every now and then- maybe once a month.
My daughter doesn't call when she's on vacation at her Aunt's house, she's just too busy to think of calling. I don't take it personally- I'm glad she's happy where she is. I call her when I want to.
I've never understood why a parent would get their feelings hurt because a child does not call.
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Do you still do it? .
I have always tried to avoid using drugs on my children (and myself.) I only use drugs if it's necessary for getting a good night's sleep, or advil for extreme pain. I think my 14-yo had advil a couple times in the past year, and my 9 yo hasn't needed any drugs for about 3 years.
I don't use drugs to make a child more comfortable unless there is an extreme problem.
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I've had professional events in both cities, and I much prefered Cleveland. I'm not sure about kid-related activities, though.
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Is there another midwife available? I just don't think you should have to suffer this.
I loved my midwives. With my first midwife assisted birth, there were two in the office. I was convinced I wanted one in particular to attend the birth, but then I met with the other one--they had their clients get used to both, in case one couldn't attend the birth. And then I liked the second one better! Turned out I liked both of them.
But I really don't think you should have to hassle with this. I'd say find another.
I had this same situation- two midwives, I like one. Only I did not "click" with the other at all. Guess who I got at my birth? That's right- the other one. It wasn't even that I didn't like her- we just didn't click. Made for a horrible birth experience. I felt like she wasn't on my side (it was a hospital birth, I ended up with a C-section.)
I say switch midwives and find someone you're completely comfortable with.
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don't we kind of skew the results though? I voted btw, just wondering.
I was hoping to skew the results. That's what everyone does for these online polls!
But really, the point (for me) of skewing results is so people realize that there are a lot of people out there that don't want homeschooling regulated. (I found out about the poll from HSLDA, I think- I'm still on an e-mail list from when I went to a CHEC conference I think.)
No one should think that an online poll is scientific. On the 9News website it says that the poll is for entertainment value only.
Thanks for voting!
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There's a poll on a local news website:
Do you think parents or guardians who home school their children should be
required to have teaching credentials to do so?
Yes
No
No opinion
The site is
Look for the poll about half way down on the right side of the page. (You have to scroll down.)
Thanks!
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Just so you know, some Christians abhor the wearing of crosses. So that may not be a clue either.
I didn't know that.
I usually talk to people I think are homeschoolers anyway, regardless of what religion I think they might be. (Some of my best friends are Christians. Hehehe- it's true, but saying that sounds so shallow.)
But it was at times very overwhelming for me as a non-Christian classical homeschooler, because in my area the two main groups are "Christian A-Beka" and "hippie unschoolers." I fit in better with the Christian group when it came to child rearing and educational philosophy, but I never felt I could let my hair down because of a few families I thought would ostrasize me if they knew I was an atheist.
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I would be unlikely to talk to them though, as my stereotyped thinking would continue "They are not going to be interested in talking to a non-Christian like me."
Michelle T
It's not always true, though. My brother has 6 dds that they homeschool, long hair, no make-up (but no denim jumpers, either.) They are not Christian, but they often get taken for such.
Look and see if they are wearing crosses. You might be surprised!
In general though- you are probably right.
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Does anyone know if the Supernanny has been to a homeschooling family? ...
I know she has been to at least one homeschooling family. There was a toddler that was interfering with school, and she taught the mom how to deal with that. She did not express an opinion on homeschooling, and just took it in stride.
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This is a little nerve-wracking. It's my first post. :)
After months of research and soul searching, we've decided to take our two daughters, 10 and 7, out of private school at the end of this school year to homeschool them.
I did exactly this when dd finished up 2nd grade. She was in a very exclusive private school, and dh was laid off.
I researched options, did not like local public schools, and thought homeschooling was the best option. I did ask dd what she thought, but I made it clear that decisions regarding schooling were not hers to make.
Oh, and what Pam SFSOM said is a great idea. Definitely start with a field trip because you can! :)
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I would love to help out! Sounds like my kind of book.;)
I'll send you an e-mail.
Pam
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We purchased a bigger bed, I want nice sheets to go with it, at least a winter set fleece/or flannel and a lighter summer set. What brand, count, and where?
I tried searching the archives as this has been discussed before, but it didn't come up with any threads.
LL Bean Flannel sheets for winter. I've purchased twice so far. For summer I use a higher-count 100% cotton. I usually shop the clearance sections at LL Bean and Lands' End, because I'm not picky about the color.
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I watched it last night and it was wonderful. What moving proformances. If I find out who suggested I promise to try to figure out the leave a positive reputation points thing and leave you one. As a side question how do you leave a positive reputation points for someone?
It was one of the best movies I've ever seen.
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It was almost 60 degrees here today and is supposed to only get down to 52 tonight, but by Tuesday have a wintry mix. We played outside for a little while, but just on the cement because the yard was all muddy.
Anyone else have a fun day?
Kristine
NO! The wintry weather hit us today. It was in the 70s yesterday, and I woke up to snow and blowing snow. It's OK I guess... March is the biggest snow month in Colorado. :rolleyes:
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I've asked many non-believers why they celebrate seemingly religious holidays.
Everytime it's the same answer:
They want presents too...
In my experience, most Christians don't really want to hear an answer from an atheist, and the question is often asked in a sarcastic manner. (Not saying this is what you do, but the people you are asking have probably heard sarcastic tones before.)
I'm not Christian, and I celebrate "Crismus," and my kids probably get fewer presents than most Christians in my area. It's not about the presents for us, it's about the magic of the season- giving, family, etc.
Atheists and agnostics are a widely varied group. There are self-centered shallow atheists just as there are hypocritical Christians. But not believing in any higher power does not make one self-centered or shallow. (See my post in this thread below about the reason for the season for more info on holiday celebrations.)
Hmmm... re-reading this post, I don't think I'm coming across how I want to. Yes, there are atheists who only do Christmas so their kids get presents. But please be assured we're not all like that.
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Here in the US the vast majority celebrate Christmas, many of which are not even Christains. My husband grew up in an atheist home and they always said Merry Christmas without assuming it was a religious observance. It was their culture and heritage.
I'm honestly curious about this statement. If you were in a predominant Muslim area and they greeted you according to their Ramadan well wishing, in Israel and they wished you a delightful Hanukkah, or perhaps in China during the Chinese New Year and they said "Happy New Year" when your culture celebrates it at a different time, would you be uncomfortable? Would you correct that person and be upset that they wanted to you to be like them or adopt their customs? Would the same sense of offense be given to all?
If someone wishes me a Merry Christmas, I assume she means well. Same with people saying Happy Hanukah or Happy Holidays. And I have never had someone be offended when I say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. I usually respond in kind to whatever people say. :)
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The dry sunscreens make my skin itch. I'm not out much during the high-sun hours though, and I want to make sure I get enough vitamin D- so I don't worry too much about sunscreen.
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At the same time, as a Christian, with Christmas being the holiday we remember and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, I don't really understand why a non-Christian would want to celebrate Christmas.
People all over the world celebrated something at the time of the Winter Solstice for hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. In fact, is is common knowledge that many of the so-called "Christmas" traditions are from pre-christian northern Europe- Yule trees, yule logs, decorating with evergreens, exchanging gifts to name a few.
I am not Christian, but I celebrate at that time of year. I call it "Crismus" because that's easier than explaining to everyone I meet that I'm not Christian.
Same with Easter- for me it's a celebration of spring (as spring has been celebrated for centuries, complete with bunnies and eggs.)
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The fact that this holiday have ties to the Roman Catholic church and pagan rituals makes me a little leery also. QUOTE]
oooh, no! Not ties to theCATHOLIC CHURCH!
Catholic bashing. The last acceptable prejudice.
Well, what about Pagans? It's pagan bashing also! And I'll wager that the teacher has seen her share of bashing of her beliefs as well. (She's Jewish.)
As for the OP, I think this would be OK as a cultural study, as would any information on various winter holidays. I an a firm supporter of the separation of church and state.
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Just curious. We never really have, although I'd like to, but keeping it simple. Anyway, does anyone have any fun inexpensive ideas?
Kristine
Easter egg hunt! I'm so sad that my kids are getting old and it's not as magical anymore. I probably have one more year with my youngest, my oldest helps hide the eggs. I'll have to find some other kids to come search for eggs.
I also do simple easter baskets with spring and summer type toys and a little candy. We are not Christians, so we celebrate the coming of spring- the return of light and greening (re-birth) of the earth.
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I'm in- dd has about 5 warts on each hand now.
I have some Bragg's apple cider vinegar, so I put some on cotton gauze and taped her hands up- we'll see how this works!:confused:
So- we left this on all night, and this morning the warts just looked how they look when wet- swollen and weird. But by 3 this afternoon there were little black dots in the middle of them. I sure hope this works!
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Can you give the money to the sister who told you, and have her say she took a collection from all siblings?
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DH just said that we can rent somewhere from May - August (anywhere in the US or Canada). His only requirements are a really good library, high speed wireless internet, and a quiet room where he can write.
My requirements are safe, clean, historic sites/cultural centers within a drive, outdoor opportunities. A small but tidy house in a nice area for a reasonable rent.
Where should we go? Where would you go? We will have a car and have already traveled much of the east coast and some mid-west.
Thanks.
I don't know about reasonable rent, but I would go to Vancouver BC or Nova Scotia. Not hot, nice long days.
Race/ethnicity and homeschooling.
in General Education Discussion Board
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I put down American Indian also, because I am and official tribe member, but I'm only 1/4 Indian (the least you can be and still be a member of the tribe.)
But no one would know it looking at me. I'm also Finnish, Scottish, and English- so I'm really pretty white (pasty even.);)