Oh brother. Really?

how's picking someone to run a newspaper an example of micromanager?

Show me some proof that Murdoch condoned and was involved with bribery and phone hacking? Murdoch has over 200 media properties. The role of a chairman of the board (murdochs role) is returning shareholder value, focusing on ROI, and steering the company at the hundred thousand foot level. if you think he is sitting in a room some where micro-managing news editors---than you don't understand the role of executive management. From what i have seen, Murdoch is guilty only of trusting those who he delegated authority too.

OP- 125 f was the heat index, 125 f was NOT the actual temp. It took me just a second to google that information. But 125 does sound outrageous if that's what you were going for lol.

I'm sorry, but this IS a British problem, and like the Casey Anthony is guilty crowd, there is certainly a "witch hunt" mentality forming----almost a rabid frothing at the mouth from the left to turn this into a Fox News problem.

Seriously?

People of wal-mart i hope not!? Lol. Anyway let me describe for clarification: Grey pj pants that Are similar to grey sweat pants and a hoody. Ds 14 has showered, hair has been combed, -----does not look like he rolled out of bed.

DS 14 has always changed into clothes before PS kids get home around 3:30 (I know that's lax....lol). Anyway, today he decided to meet the kids outside at 4:00 in his PJs! He has always been so self-conscience, so I am wondering if this is just a teen thing and let it go, or should I be concerned this is the first step of sheer laziness? :)

Yes Lutheran Missouri Synod....

I was just wondering if anyone has confirmed their child themselves versus going through the church program. Although we are active members, I do hesitate letting others teach my child, and not being allowed in the room to supervise. I was going to suggest to our Pastor that I be allowed to do the teaching myself as part of our home school curriculum and then he or the session could quiz my son at the end of the year so he could join the other kids for the ceremony, Anyone gone down this route.

Jenny our Pastors daughter is being ordained as minister of word and sacrament at the church. Jenny grew up in the church and I have known her since she was little. Now that she is going off to her own church, how do I refer to her when we speak? She is only 25 while I am 47. Would I call her Pastor O'Brien now? Rev. Jennifer or maybe just Miss Jenny? What's appropriate? I was so nervous seeing her last week I made a small curtsey like I normally do to her father. Thanks for any suggestions.

I know its cultural differences, but it almost seems like an insecurity that some people have to "feel important". Maybe some of these parents do not have important jobs or important status in life, and by requiring their children to call them "M'aam or "Sir" makes that parent feel they are "important".

One thing we have tried, and we just need to more consistently enforce it, is a "be ready for bed time" vs bedtime. The teens can stay up doing what they want but all the kids in the house have to be showered and in pajamas by 9. I dont know if thats too babyish for 13-15, but it does beat bring woken up with 11 pm showers.

Well as a home school mom I have long given up early bedtimes for my 13-15 year old boys, as long as they are ready to start school by 8:30-9 am. With others in the house though trying to sleep by 8:30, 9 or 10 its driving me crazy that I have our teens taking showers and getting read for bed after we are trying to fall asleep..... Bang, crunch, noise, noise....lol Am I the only one?

I am offering kind advice based on love and would appreciate you not being so rude and confrontational. If I misinterpreted part of the story, I offer 1000 apologies to you! :grouphug:

How do you know that if the Aunt did not remove the Meatloaf from the 11 year olds plate that people would not be denied food? Clearly she was worried that he was eating over his allocation. :confused:

:iagree: This poor Aunt has received little kindness from this board in cooking this meal, and having a child eat a disproportionate amount of food, not allowing the others to eat. I would start by using this as a teaching moment for the child and explain family buffet etiquette. Also, to clear the air with the Aunt, I would think about having your son, your self and your Aunt sit down to "put the monkey on the table" so to speak...clearing the air. Maybe even bring flowers of appreciation for your aunt!!!!

I still believe flowers, a letter and maybe you and your husband drive over to personally apologize is the best course.

If it's not focussed on living our life with full stewardship, it is deeply frowned on. Not just the pastor but deacons, bishops and elders circulate in the community and hold us accountable for how we interact. We do not want to have to answer to misdeeds on Sunday mornings.

Our pastor does not allow us to go to R rated movies. I find this helpful for when I find myself in temptful situations like this. :grouphug:

:iagree: I would also send flowers with the letter. Be heartfelt though and consider fessing up with the truth. Let the wife know the husband "let the cat out of the bag" but you believe the marriage can be saved.

I think the father deserves to move on and have a life for the sake of the children. The children deserve normalcy as well. Has anyone considered that the children may now have bonded with a new mother since the father remarried. How confusing to these small children and I believe the mother asked for the divorce (the article says she can blink yes or no). However this is very sad for all. :grouphug:

This is not horribly offensive. If you could stick with curriculum, that would be great.

That Samsung looks similar to what my oldest son uses.

I would think home school students would do better if the ACT were allowed to be taken at home with the parent as the proctor. We could start when our children are FULLY awake and stop for protein at lunch with a full meal. We should never have to follow any educational norms of public schooled children, not even 1 day for the ACT!'