Mommyfaithe Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Someone asked me in a most snotty tone " why on earth would you homeschool? ". So, I just looked at her...and answered " because I am too flippin' lazy to get out of bed in the morning and put them on the bus...why do you think?". Then I huffed off.:glare: I never act like this....:001_huh: I need a nap. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Someone asked me in a most snotty tone " why on earth would you homeschool? ". So, I just looked at her...and answered " because I am too flippin' lazy to get out of bed in the morning and put them on the bus...why do you think?". Then I huffed off.:glare: I never act like this....:001_huh: I need a nap. Faithe :D Well, maybe she won't ask anyone else again for awhile! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :lol: Sometimes a snarky question deserves a snarky answer! We can't always be peaceful ambassadors for the cause. Well, maybe some of you can but I'm not that... awesomely serene. However, I am sorry you're feeling out of sorts today. That's no fun. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Someone asked me in a most snotty tone " why on earth would you homeschool? ". So, I just looked at her...and answered " because I am too flippin' lazy to get out of bed in the morning and put them on the bus...why do you think?". Then I huffed off.:glare: I never act like this....:001_huh: I need a nap. Faithe I see you are getting in touch with your inner child :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I just spent five days with my MIL belittling homeschooling so I'm feeling a bit snarky right now, too. My DH did send me a nice thank you note this morning, thanking me for not murdering his mother or kicking her out. :lol: He was actually madder at her than I was. He was hoppin' mad. I was just offended. I love your answer. I can't imagine getting my night owl up in the morning and off to school when it is still dark outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You forgot to tell her you needed the kids home so they could fetch you bonbons while your soaps are on. :tongue_smilie: Don't feel guilty. She asked a nosy question and got a response. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :D:D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I see you are getting in touch with your inner child :D Oh goodness....I felt like sticking out my tongue and giving raspberries:tongue_smilie:. Serious inner child issues today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Someone asked me in a most snotty tone " why on earth would you homeschool? ". So, I just looked at her...and answered " because I am too flippin' lazy to get out of bed in the morning and put them on the bus...why do you think?". Then I huffed off.:glare: I never act like this....:001_huh: I need a nap. Faithe I think what she said to you was beyond rude. I don't blame you at all for being flippant back at her. (People say things like that because they think they're going to make you uncomfortable and awkward. Good for you.) Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 wait..it's only supposed to be a mood? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh goodness....I felt like sticking out my tongue and giving raspberries:tongue_smilie:. Serious inner child issues today..... :lol: Just let it all out and you will feel so much better..Want a Popsicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Someone asked me in a most snotty tone " why on earth would you homeschool? ". So, I just looked at her...and answered " because I am too flippin' lazy to get out of bed in the morning and put them on the bus...why do you think?". Then I huffed off.:glare: I never act like this....:001_huh: I need a nap. Faithe Wow, the nerve. I have a few responses in reserve for when this becomes an issue, my fave being: "if she isn't going to be able to either read or do math when she leaves school, why should she even start?" ;) Ask me what I think of our local schools! Edited December 13, 2011 by macpuffins getting acquainted w/ my Enter key! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My standard response to people who are aghast at the thought is to say we homeschool because we are crazy, abusive, unsocialized religious fanatics. Or I say, "Me 'n Bubba learns 'em real good at home." Or I say, "Our local school is built on an ancient burial ground and my daughter is too sensitive to the plight of exploited aboriginal people to learn to read there." People who ask why you would homeschool are the same people who ask if all my children have the same father, or did I have so many kids on purpose, or ask if I am aware that they make disposable diapers now, so mine shouldn't be in cloth. What they are really asking is why would you make any decision that is different from the one they have made. Snark away Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 My standard response to people who are aghast at the thought is to say we homeschool because we are crazy, abusive, unsocialized religious fanatics. Or I say, "Me 'n Bubba learns 'em real good at home." Or I say, "Our local school is built on an ancient burial ground and my daughter is too sensitive to the plight of exploited aboriginal people to learn to read there." People who ask why you would homeschool are the same people who ask if all my children have the same father, or did I have so many kids on purpose, or ask if I am aware that they make disposable diapers now, so mine shouldn't be in cloth. What they are really asking is why would you make any decision that is different from the one they have made. Snark away Amber in SJ Oh, gee...I have had those questions and many others too. Yep....everyone else just has it so much more together than we do....gag. :lol::lol::lol: Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 :lol: Just let it all out and you will feel so much better..Want a Popsicle? Why yes, yes I do! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 The two questions we get A LOT: 1) Are you homeschooling through college??? AND 2) Did you just move in? Answers (we threatened putting them on a sign in the yard at Halloween): no and no Homeschooled ds is about to graduate from college (and yes he got in and got a scholarship to pay for it) and dd is about to go, why on earth would one homeschool through college??? And our income hasn't allowed us to decorate our home of 7 years, so although it looks like we just moved in, we have been here awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) nm Edited December 13, 2011 by Susan C. posted twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 People who ask why you would homeschool are the same people who ask if all my children have the same father, or did I have so many kids on purpose, or ask if I am aware that they make disposable diapers now, so mine shouldn't be in cloth. What they are really asking is why would you make any decision that is different from the one they have made. Snark away Amber in SJ Ok, it might just be some of the folks locally who've asked me why I'd ever think of homeschooling - but the folks who ask that, or any of the other things you've mentioned, most of them have the most-hideously behaved, spoilt brat children who wouldn't read a book for leisure if you PAID them to (Yeah, I asked!!). :tongue_smilie::001_huh: Then there's the moms I know who'd look at you as if you are stupid to put your child in public school (you really want a stupid minion who can't read? wow, low-balling aren't you! - yeah, I"ve heard THAT one too!). A bunch of us have decided that "we parent as our hearts lead, and my heart wants me to nurture my child and her creativity, and not subject her to what the province thinks is important for her to learn, yet will not teach effectively" Snark is my friend :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Tis the season for rude questions being answered with snarky responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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