Jasperstone
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So is this name change her idea or yours?
It sounds like you wish you had chosen a different name for her and that you resented it when it turned out that her name ended being more common than you'd hoped it would be. Now she wants to change her name because she thinks it's too common, and I can't help but wonder if she got the "too common" idea from you.
Would you be so in favor of the name change if she hadn't chosen one of the names you had originally picked for her?
Honestly, I find it odd that you "found it annoying" when her name made a top ten list. Why would you care? My ds' name isn't particularly uncommon, but it is HIS name, so why would I care if some other kids have the same name? I guess I don't understand the concept of intentionally choosing an uncommon name for a child. I picked the name that I felt "fit" my baby; it never occurred to me to worry about whether or not I was being original enough.
It sounds like you are in favor of the name change and came here in the hope that others would support the idea, but it seems like most of us would not allow a 13yo to make such a big legal decision, and that we are unconvinced that the name your dd love now will be the name she loves in a year or two. Obviously, you can do whatever you think is best, but I am wondering if perhaps you are letting your own personal name preferences color your decision. Seriously, think about the worst name you can come up with and see if you would allow your dd to change her name to it.
No, it's totally her idea. It never even entered my thoughts until she started complaining about it, and asking if her friend's sister did it legally etc...
It makes it easier for me to get my head around it, when she's picking another name that I loved in the first place.
Yeah, it would be different if she picked one I didn't like. I don't think I'd be as opened to it, to be honest.
Because I try to make sure my babies' names are slightly unusual. I'm a bit quirky, not mainstream- haven't you notice? ;-) So it annoys me that it was so popular after believing it wasn't. I try to have them reflect our personality and taste. Doesn't everyone?
If I picked a name to suit a newborn - ET would be it! ;-)
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That's good. Hope it stays that way.There are no iris photographs taken at school. In our school district if you are 3, or have developmental delays or motor problems that make the nurse think the 3 year old test will work best you stand on a line and they show you pictures of an hand one at a time and you turn your little hand the same direction (e.g. Up or down or left or right). If you are 4 or older without 100% letter recognition you stand on a line with a little card with 4 letters. The project the letters and you point to the one that matches. If you know all your letters it's the old fashioned chart with the E on the top.
You get 2 possible results -- you are fine, or you should ask your doctor to check you for real. Sometimes the nurse will verbally tell the teacher a little more, like I've had her tell me about a brand new English speaker "I don't think he understood me, ask the parents if they would like to come try again when they can interpret." Or "He did really poorly. I know you're concerned about his reading and this could explain it. Please make sure the parent knows that the LIONS will test him for free if need be."
I've just come back from having to update my driver's licence, which is now microchipped and the face is digitally marked out etc...
Hence, my reaction about photos, lol.
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Why would they take photos of my kids' eyes?
I highlighted *if* as I wasn't sure what the tests entail etc...
I was answering another posters concerns she had with privacy.
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Since when did a hearing, vision and scoliosis screening involve a photo?
And as far as privacy goes, photos are taken at schools all the time. Have you heard of yearbooks?
I already addressed that, and I was corrected earlier on.
Also year shots don't zoom into the iris last time I looked- if that would have been a part of screening, which it's not, I understand.
It's not part of our schooling program, where I live, so excuse my ignorance.
I still think a simple note to help prepare a child is something that should be done. I would be annoyed if my child had any medical testing done without notice.
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Good idea about calling her new name for a year before changing it legally though.
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I personally don't think she's being shallow. I give slightly uncommon names for my kiddos etc...
It was annoying to me when her name made top ten whilst she was a baby.
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It helps that she wants to change it to a name that i had picked for her while pregnant. Except a TV show at the time spoiled it for me.
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Here in Oz, if it's done before 18, it is cheaper and easier to do.
She has been asking for around half a year- so not a phase.
She said that when she goes to the beach there's always around 3 people yelling out *Bella* to their dogs.
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How old is she?
She's just turned 13.
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Unless things have vastly changed in the last few years, there aren't iris high res scans being taken by school nurses. The screenings are the look at the chart at the end of the hall can you see the E? type done by a school nurse.
OK, cool. I'm not familiar with these screens as my eldest didn't have these at school, nor did I.
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Once a year on our Anniversary. :-(
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Why would a hacker try to get children's hearing test results? There should not be any valuable or sensitive info (such as Social Security numbers) in there. It's not even detailed testing, just screening. If the screening detects an issue, the nurse sends a letter to the parents telling them to take kids to the doctor for follow up. I don't think it would be any more sensitive than any other school records, which would be unavoidable should you decide to enroll your child in public school. You opt in by sending your kids there.
Your iris is like fingerprints- unique to the person. So *if* a photo is taken it could be a threat to privacy.
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My Isabella wants to change her name legally, as she hates how common it is.
How would u feel if your child wanted a name change?
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In the socks while the kids are wearing them!?? Wow. Wouldn't that irritate the skin?
I've heard you put thin cotton ones on first, then the layer of onion or garlic, then another pair of socks over it- to avoid the burn.
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Yes, no medical *anythng* should be done without parent's consent or notice- unless in an emergency.
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Where is Limetown?
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Near Lemoncountry.
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I just discovered the most wonderful thing!
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Yeah, well Jesus turned water into it. So its been around awhile.
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I can make my eyeballs shake back and forth.
My eldest dd can do this too!
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I do great chicken and prowling night cat sounds. :-D
I used to practice them in class through math and science in year 8.
Teachers should thank me that I homeschool my lot- as they take after me!!!!
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Tell her I nearly thought she was a spammer! And, yay for Chipmunks 4!😊
Lol.... I will!
Yes, she is very excited and counting down the days!
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Dd got onto my phone and posted Chipmunk stuff!!!!
She is very excited about the new movie coming up. And wanted a thread on it!!!!!
She didn't realise my name is attached! :-D
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Aldi here in Australia has fair trading chocolate.
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We have similar thing going here in Australia. It's funny at how they get away with it though. They don't even pay for car rego plus other taxes.
They become their own dynasty, or something like that.
And something about your name in capitals means that the government has ownership of you, so they take back that ownership or something.
A homeschooling friend was telling me about it just recently.
It must be a new thing going around???
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Tailgating ideas?
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For a car, I'd stay back about a meter. And with trucks around one and a half. Any closer it gets hairy, but worth the thrill.
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S/O How would u feel if child wants to change name?
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I have and she's not happy with that either. :-(