Can you link the threads you found with the quiz information? I am doing US History with my 8th grader, and I am using UCCP. We are Using K12's History Odyssey, because this is not going to be an AP class for my ds. It has forced me to do some extra work, but he is loving the books so far.

Just wondering... Are you referring to UCCP Open Access?

Great minds..... These are the first things that came to mind.

My dad is heading to Paris next month, and would like me to give him a list of things I would like him to bring back. We do not study/plan to study French, so I am not in need of books or language supplements. Any ideas what we should ask for? He will be flying into the U.S.

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As a parent, I would want to know if "kate" were my child. I also recognize that being in your shoes is very difficult. Based on this couples previous behavior, they may react very negatively. They may even want to shoot the messenger. Depending on how comfortable you are with the possible fall out, I might consider printing the screen shots and mailing/emailing to the parents with an anonymous note. I know many may not agree. The way I see it, the parents need to know. You and your children should not have to suffer because of it. ETA: Parrothead, looks like we were posting at the same time.

Why is it everyone else gets a visit from the meat truck man. (whine)

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Dying to know. What was his grade? I'm sure he did great.

Thank you for the info. I will keep discussing it with ds. I guess I should read up on it more and be sure that ds has a real understanding of what the course entails.

I think you should look in to that. I worked two jobs while in high school and surely made more than that. I didn't claim myself until I was 20.

I just noticed all of mine disappeared. Did everyone else's do the same?

Can those with experience tell me about the work load for this class? I have read many threads and reviews about how great this class is and how much students learn, but I was hoping to learn a bit about the amount of hours spent on this class. I assume a hefty reading load, but can I get some specifics? Also, how much writing is involved? Number, length, and type of papers? What kind of preparation did your child have going in? I hope to decide if it will be a good fit for my ds with other classes he will be doing. Thanks.

Cute. :hurray:

I have a very basic base, and I can add to it from there. You need; A little bit of diced onion tomato Garlic Potatoes Cilantro (if you like) Chicken Bouillon Veg. oil I heat the oil (about 2 tbsp) in a pan and then add the onion just to give it some flavor. In a blender I blend the tomatoes, garlic, and if you like the onions from the oil, with a few cups of water. I then add the contents of the blender to the oil. Once it starts to boil, I add that cubed potatoes. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked thru, Check flavor and add pepper, and or salt to taste. You can toss in a little cilantro if you like. Other things you can add: Bacon Cumin to the blender (not if using bacon) Slices of poblano or Anaheim chiles deseeded. If you'd like, with this you can also add a hard Mexican Cheese, such as cotija in cubes, just before serving. Cotija is a little salty, so watch the salt in the soup.

I am only 34. My own children range in age from 2-13. Fairfarmhand, I know what you mean. I really want to give my little guys my all, and I think I did so much more for dh's siblings and my oldest. I don't want my children to feel as though I gave more to others than them. KWIM Anne, thank you. I have not had a physical yet this year. I did start running again, because I felt I needed something for me. I am just hoping it's a minor bump that will pass.

I wish it was this, but dh and I are thrilled to be done. It has not been an easy road with his siblings. They all arrived with behavioral problems, no knowledge of English, and not being accustomed to rules of any kind. We both worked vary hard, made many sacrifices to our careers, living situation, and money wise. At the same time, we endured meddling from his family with no financial help. Years ago, we even had to move away from the city his aunts and grandparents live in. Without going in to much detail, I think it is a combination of burnout and lack of regard or respect for what we have done. Now that these kids are older, they have this attitude that it was nothing special, because DH is the oldest and that's his job. They pay lip service, but that is about it. Anytime a need comes up, they think it should all fall to us. I guess we just are feeling that our hard work has not bared fruit. Obviously, my head knows they are better of than they would have been, but seeing them revert back to the examples their mother gave them, and her same attitude of entitlement and "it's all about me", is very hard for us. For me, I think if they acted differently, it would make me feel more encouraged, give me the feeling that my hard work meant something, and that the sacrifices were worth it. I don't really know how to put it in to words. I think you are very right about needing to take some time off. Thank you.

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How do you do it? I only have four children, but all five of DH's brothers and sisters have lived with us at some point since I was 19. They were all high needs teens, most moving in with us at around age 13. The last is about to move out on his own. In the last couple of years I have begun to feel a little tired. I can't seem to do as much with each child as I once did. This is a big problem, because now we are talking about my own dc. If I am unable to get past this, I will feel like I have cheated them. I used to be so organized. We read books during breakfast, played games together, had one on one tutoring time with each child, discussions about books, library trips every week, and then had bed time stories and singing every night. Now, I have to really push to get motivated and find myself falling behind or even forgetting about things. I want so much to be the spectacular mom I remember, who did it all and even baked cookies with the kiddies. Instead I feel like I am on auto pilot. Up until now I had been fighting it off, but I finally think it is beginning to show. As in, I think the kids are noticing that mom is not 100% in. Burn out is here, or just around the corner. We are only in the middle of the school year, so I need some encouragement. word of wisdom, and anything else that might put some pep in my step. Thanks

Geeze, I did not realize how old this thread was. Or the obvious troll. I'll blame it on the fact that I forgot to put in my contacts. Since there are still people commenting, I will leave the rest of my comment in. As for foodstamp threads, I have seen many of them get ugly fast. I hope this doesn't turn into a bashing thread. Yes, there are people who abuse it, but there are also people going through very tough times. I think this is a touchy subject, and I hope we can all tread lightly and respect each other's opinions. (Even if we do not agree.)

Just posting so I can remember to come back and respond later. Sorry, I am still learning how to hunt down the threads I post in. Let me start by saying that he does seem to have a good start with showing the differences. I think that with practice, he will become more comfortable delving deeper. I would also suggest that he give examples from the story to help prove his points. Some of the things I noticed have already been addressed. These include, addressing "you". using the words first, second, and third, etc. Most kids do this when they are starting out, but it is something that must be unlearned. Although, I understand that many English teachers teach kids to use first, second, third, and then, I also remember getting beat up for you beginning in 11th grade, and first, second, and then on one of my first college papers. If you dc are in an online class or co-op that requires this, I would simply address it with them so they won't be surprised later. I know that someone mentioned the question use, but I thought I would address it as well. My 13 year old is in a class that teaches him to do this. I believe it is leading up to something els. The intent is to have writers have a catchy lead that will capture their readers attention. Other options are an anecdote or a quote. If your ds chooses to ask a question while he is learning, I would simply suggest trying to reword it without the word you. From my experience with my own son, asking a question as the catchy lead seems to be easiest option, with anecdote being a close second for a beginning writer. When my ds has tried using a quote, he has struggled a bit. I noticed that this is a repetition of what was said earlier in the paper. Is there a way this can be reworded? I think that having different word choices can really help spruce up a paper. I would say that it is a good start. HTH

Personally I would suggest (at the least) slacks, button up shirt, and tie for the men. Black slacks and a nice blouse sounds fine for mom. What is the start time? That may also give a good indication of dress and length. I would guess about three hours, though. I would not have my ds attend in a polo shirt unless it was an early afternoon garden type party. I went to many of these things while in college, and the men were almost always in suits. I am not sure about a hostess gift, but a thank you card is a must. Also, don't be worried. Just smile and try to enjoy the visit. Have some small talk and mingle. It will be fine. Danielle