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  1. Need recommendations for high school secular chemistry. Student is proficient in math, so it does not need to be math-light.
  2. We are Video Text (VT) algebra loyalists. It follows the mastery method so algebra 1 & 2 are "combined." Thus, you cannot arbitrarily separate neatly into segments 1 & 2, but you certainly can take 2 years to go through it. Student watches a short video, then rereads explanation in worktext, works through some sample problems, and then does either even or odd numbered homework problems. VT advises checking each answer in solution manual as soon as problem is worked. However, I do work through the algebra with the students since I consider it a more critical subject than say... geography. I just feel the need to make sure the student stays on top of it. They have telephone support for the original purchaser, but we've used it only once. It is pricy but commands a good resale value. Plus there are absolutely no prohibitions on reselling.
  3. ALL the store's merchandise should be respected. Sounds like the mother needs to leave kiddos at home with adequate supervision when she goes shopping.
  4. In my native culture, the term "queer" was used to mean strange or odd. It was not until we moved to another area that I learned it was a derogatory term for homosexuals.
  5. The British National Health Service did a study in 2004 on removal of asymptomatic wisdom teeth and concluded the prophylactic removal creates more problems than it solves or something along those lines. You should be able to locate summaries by googling. And here is a recent American article: Inside Today's Bulletin - Philadelphia's Family Newspaper Majority Of Dental Specialists Are Extracting Wisdom Teeth Unnecessarily By: Herb Denenberg, The Bulletin 09/07/2007 Here's one of the greatest ripoffs in the history of dentistry: The unnecessary extraction of over six million third molars (also called wisdom teeth) every year, causing injury to an estimated 7,700 to 22,000 people each year. ...... http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18792514&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=6 FWIW, I have 2 partially impacted lower third molars and 2 fully erupted third molars. Thirty years ago, when I was 22, a dentist direly warned me that I would wake up in excruciating pain one morning if I did not have all 4 third molars removed. He also cited that they were difficult to clean and crowded. Frankly, I am glad I ignored his advice and just practiced good dental hygiene. My teeth are perfectly straight and nicely aligned. Orthodontist recommended removal of my teen daughter's third molars because they could push against the other teeth and undo some of the orthodontia work. I have been unable to find photos of brace-straightened teeth that became misaligned due to crowding from wisdom teeth. Nor can I find statistics on likelihood of damage to adjacent teeth from 3rd molars.
  6. Both share the belief that children are inherently wicked and must be trained into unquestioning obedience. Both caution parent not to hit child in public.
  7. Countrygirl, as I understood your post, you were searching for parenting advice that did not include corporal punishment. Several people recommended Tripp books. Tripp is a firm believer in whipping and shares glaring similarities with the Pearls. And, yes, I *have* read excerpts from his book. Here is what stoptherod.com says about Tripp: http://www.stoptherod.net/tripp.html If you are looking for a book written from christian perspective, try Dr. Teresa Whitehurst's "How Would Jesus Raise a Child?" or "Jesus on Parenting: 10 Essential Principles That Will Transform Your Family." If you are not limited to christian books, then you might want to check out books by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish, Alfie Kohn, Thomas Harris, and many more.
  8. This is not an official recipe with measured amounts, but we enjoy fruity chicken salad in whole wheat pitas or on bed of lettuce. Typically I used the large canned chicken breast. Mix together mayo, a little mustard, cinnamon or similar sweet spice, and something more to sweeten: sugar, Splenda, or honey. Alternatively you could use honey mustard with the mayo and cinnamon. If we have celery around, I add chopped celery. Pineapple is an essential ingredient: crushed and drained, or chunks cut in half, or tidbits. We add a chopped tart crisp apple and raisins. Sometimes we add almonds or some other type of nut.
  9. Started with cloth or disposable pads. Eventually added conventional tampons along with menstrual sea sponges and rolled up infant socks, both of which function as tampon. Never bought my daughters the menstrual cup because I hated mine. My teens definitely prefer the disposable products :(
  10. Eleni, is your dog per chance a Shetland sheep dog? They are notorious for habitual barking. Have you heard of a procedure called "debarking" or "bark softening" that vets can perform to reduce the volume of the bark? My family worked with sheltie rescue for a number of years, and in a few cases, debarking was necessary for the dog to keep its placement.
  11. Are there any other chicks out there who typically dislike the chick flick film genre?
  12. Some already mentioned: The Cay Where the Red Fern Grows Bridge to Terabithia Others: The Outsiders Call of the Wild To Kill a Mockingbird Old Yeller Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Because of Winn Dixie Tiger Rising And the 3rd book in the Joey Piggza series...the one where his beloved grandmother dies
  13. I was never a comic book fan, not even as a child. Most of the graphic novels, I believe, are Japanese manga. Much to my surprise, I found one especially interesting: Death Note. My reluctant-reader daughter had left it in car, so I read it while waiting for her at tutoring. We just purchased a graphic adaptation of Howard Zinn's "A People's History of American Empire" for use as a U.S. history resource.
  14. Janet, I have wondered that very same thing and did google searches. Came up empty handed.
  15. I second the Sedaris recommendation. As a matter of fact, one of our winter holiday family traditions is to attend Sedaris's one man play, "Holidays on Ice," about his experience working as an elf at Macy's. By the way, it is not suitable for the younger set. When possible, we rent or buy Sedaris's books on CD because his deadpan delivery adds so much to the story. On a recent trip, we listened to his latest, "Engulfed in Flames." While we have not been disappointed with any of his books, the stories about his family are the most entertaining by far. In the same vein, you may like David Rakoff and Sarah Vowell.
  16. Janet, Bill Bryson's book "A Short History of Nearly Everything" has a clearly written chapter on evolutionary theory. Also, PBS produced an excellent documentary 7-part series titled "Evolution." Netflix carries it; you could also check your library. There are evolution books written specifically for children, but we have not read any of them. Even though the following book for 5th-9th graders is not about evolution, it provides an excellent explanation of how science works and how to apply logic, reason, and probability: How Do You Know It's True?: Discovering the Difference Between Science and Superstition. My reluctant reader gave the book rave reviews, and frankly I enjoyed it too.
  17. Oops, I omitted: ...continue down that path to ban bullfighting.
  18. (Janna wrote: This article is what has me wondering.) Synopsis: Spain extending dignity to great apes by prohibiting their use in certain entertainment and commercial endeavors. This is NOT a reply to the original poster's evolutionary question. Spain's transition from the fascist Franco-ruled unenlightened poor backwoods cousin of Europe to a thriving egalitarian socialist (in generic sense) democracy in less than three decades is nothing short of extraordinary. Maybe they could teach a few other countries a thing or two. In Europe, it was not all that long ago that Spain was right up there with Greece for allowing and even encouraging unnecessary cruelty to animals. Now if they can just continue down that path ...
  19. We make our purchasing decisions based on legitimacy of need/desire, price to value ratio, and other factors. The fact that proceeds are going to a charitable cause or are encouraging cute young budding entrepreneurs does not enter into our decision. It's not that I *never* buy lemonade from a kid's stand; I have on a few occasions made an impulse purchase when I'd be walking on hot day. But I'm trying to teach my kids frugality and planning ahead so that is not something I'm likely to do anymore. Charitable giving is in a totally different decision-making sphere here with its own set of criteria to be met. If we truly desire to give to the child's charitable cause, we will write a check noted "contribution" directly to the qualified charitable organziation. Bottom line is that we do not ask others to support our own kids' causes or adventures nor do we wish to be expected to support theirs. Frankly, I find the original poster's attitude of entitlement rather offputting. When our kids were in public and parochial schools, we did not allow them to hawk fundraising goods. Instead, again we made a charitable contribution to the school. They were, however, allowed to participate in car washes. But even then, we did not feel pressured to go to the charity car wash because honestly the drive through automatic car wash offered a much better service dollar for dollar than did the charity. Someone else here mentioned calling husband at work so that co-workers on lunch break would purchase from kids. Our firm has very strict rules against employees (including partners) offering their children's fundraising goods or services to fellow employees, regardless of whether the transaction is actively encouraged by having kid directly offer goods to employees or completely passive as in laying out the brochures on break room table and picking them up a week or two later. The reason is that it can unintentionally create situations where employees may feel pressured to make a purchase in order to maintain good standing with supervisors or co-workers.
  20. Have husband ask his father to set up a 529 or similar irrevocable plan for the children and name your or your husband, not mother in law, as trustee. As someone mentioned earlier, husband ought to come clean about the theft of his own college funds. Take along documentation of student loans that he took out to get through college. Obviously mother still has a powerful hold over him. Perhaps you or a counselor could help him find constructive ways to deal with his mother. Above all, do not allow yourself or your children to become pawns in the discord.
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