lynn Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My sister who is only 1 year out of school with a teaching degree and no children of her own gave me a lecture that 'if I am to homeschool, dh and I are to sit down with my children individually and let them know what is expected of them blah, blah, blah" This was a unsolicited lecture. I hs'd my oldest 2 several years, I've been a mom for 19 years I think I know what I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Did you keep a straight face? :glare: If so, how?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Just ignore her. ;) I was a first year teacher once and knew it all, too. People without kids know everything about parenting, too. She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Did you keep a straight face? :glare: If so, how?? :confused: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Did you keep a straight face? :glare: If so, how?? :confused: That's exactly what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I used to know it all.....sigh.....I miss those days. :lol: I was a first year teacher. I was a 16th year teacher. I still would have had reservations about homeschoolers.....those wacky people who kept their children locked up in closets and all! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Smile and wave ladies, smile and wave. Maybe she will come around maybe not. I agree with others, ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My sister who is only 1 year out of school with a teaching degree and no children of her own gave me a lecture that 'if I am to homeschool, dh and I are to sit down with my children individually and let them know what is expected of them blah, blah, blah" Sounds as though she "got" the crowd control aspect of her teacher certification coursework. When she has had a year or two of submitting lesson plans to comply with regs, form production/management, parent conferences, staff meetings, taking attendance, writing hall passes...then she might understand why being able to parent and teach is a different ball game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. :lol::lol::lol: sounds like one of the bumper stickers my mom kept threatening to put on her car when I was in High School "Hire a teenager while they still know it all." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Laugh at her, bless her heart, and then tell her she can sit down and give you her opinion again after she's had 20yrs of motherhood and teaching experience (by then it will be a non-issue for you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just ignore her. ;) I was a first year teacher once and knew it all, too. People without kids know everything about parenting, too. She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) LOL. So true! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My sister who is only 1 year out of school with a teaching degree and no children of her own gave me a lecture that 'if I am to homeschool, dh and I are to sit down with my children individually and let them know what is expected of them blah, blah, blah" This was a unsolicited lecture. I hs'd my oldest 2 several years, I've been a mom for 19 years I think I know what I'm doing. My response: "Well, bless your heart!" or "Aren't you cute?" Pat her on her shoulder or hand. "Would you like some bean dip?" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Well, bless her heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 :lol::lol::lol: sounds like one of the bumper stickers my mom kept threatening to put on her car when I was in High School "Hire a teenager while they still know it all." :iagree: That was exactly my thought. Let her enjoy knowing everything while she can. It'll be the last time in her life she's got it all figured out. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Did you keep a straight face? :glare: If so, how?? :confused: :iagree: did you laugh? I think I would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Did you keep a straight face? :glare: If so, how?? :confused: :iagree: I know I wouldn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. Love this plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Beachy Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My response: "Well, bless your heart!" or "Aren't you cute?" Pat her on her shoulder or hand. "Would you like some bean dip?":lol: Ha!!! That's exactly what I was thinking. Bean dip is made for moments like this. Bless her heart. :) Beachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My response: "Well, bless your heart!" or "Aren't you cute?":lol: Being in the south, I think "Bless your heart!" is always an appropriate response. But I love the "Aren't you cute?" Tucking that away in a mental file for the perfect time to roll it out... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just ignore her. ;) I was a first year teacher once and knew it all, too. People without kids know everything about parenting, too. She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) Lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My SIl has been a teacher for 3 years. She has only spoken to our family twice in 5 years. My kids are her only nieces and nephews and she has no children of her own. Now that I am hs'ing however she posts constantly on my FB wall telling me what to do and has called multiple times. In fact she felt it important to let me know, via FB, that after thinking about it she feels it's best that I keep ds home (who has disabilities as well as a very high IQ) but send dd (who is also bright but her "disability" is under check) to school. Whatever. I'm choosing to ignore her and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Well, bless her heart. Sometimes I would like to be southern so I can use this phrase in conversation. There are so many situations that call for it!! So yes, bless her heart. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Well isn't that precious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyAnn Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. :iagree::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonS Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Ah, I remember being a perfect parent: before I had any children. It was so satisfying making mental judgments about how wrong parents were and how much better I'd do it one day! :blush5: Bonus points to you for not laughing crazily or becoming violent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Laugh at her, bless her heart, and then tell her she can sit down and give you her opinion again after she's had 20yrs of motherhood and teaching experience (by then it will be a non-issue for you). This. I would do exactly this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just ignore her. ;) I was a first year teacher once and knew it all, too. People without kids know everything about parenting, too. She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) :iagree: First time teachers at school are always so certain they'll be the one who fixes everything. In a couple of years, they start to realize that life happens and there is no one "fix" or "right" thing to do for everyone. Ah, I remember being a perfect parent: before I had any children. It was so satisfying making mental judgments about how wrong parents were and how much better I'd do it one day! :blush5: Bonus points to you for not laughing crazily or becoming violent. Yup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My SIl has been a teacher for 3 years. She has only spoken to our family twice in 5 years. My kids are her only nieces and nephews and she has no children of her own. Now that I am hs'ing however she posts constantly on my FB wall telling me what to do and has called multiple times. In fact she felt it important to let me know, via FB, that after thinking about it she feels it's best that I keep ds home (who has disabilities as well as a very high IQ) but send dd (who is also bright but her "disability" is under check) to school. Whatever. I'm choosing to ignore her and move on. This is exactly what my father said to me! He's "fine" with ds being home, but he hopes I'm not messing up dd like that! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just ignore her. ;) I was a first year teacher once and knew it all, too. People without kids know everything about parenting, too. She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) Pretty much. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's a shame that relatives don't have an "ignore" setting. (I'm thinking a Star-Trek-ish thing, here. "Computer, disable all communication with cousin Sally!") I'm filing Remudamom's plan away for future use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 :lol::smilielol5: ah - to be young again. :smilielol5: Sunday an older woman (80 - love her dearly) at church was asked to speak on a few subjects. she was a kindergarten teacher, and mentioned her experience as a new teacher with 39 kids in one session and 40 in the other. she was embarassed to admit she went in, and told all the parents how to be a parent. (she had an infant). I'm sure much of it came from her teaching training program. lo, these many years later, the memory makes her :blushing: . 2dd used to tell me how I needed to handle dudeling. (undiagnosed aspie) 2dd is great with kids, but had spent very little time with him - only as a visitor. 1dd and I just laid in wait, and :smilielol5: ah. reality bites. just sit back knowingly - and :smilielol5:reality will bite your sister too.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 She'll realize what a moron she sounded like. Give it 5 years. ;) If she's a nice person she may one day be embarrassed and apologize to you. I had to apologize to my best friend who wanted to homeschool about 15 yrs. ago. I chuckled and teased her about the whole idea. She didn't end up homeschooling at all, but I did! I've apologized. Several times. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My sister who is only 1 year out of school with a teaching degree and no children of her own gave me a lecture that 'if I am to homeschool, dh and I are to sit down with my children individually and let them know what is expected of them blah, blah, blah" This was a unsolicited lecture. I hs'd my oldest 2 several years, I've been a mom for 19 years I think I know what I'm doing. :lol: Ok, you should totally do it. Have the whole sit down thing and all. Be reallllllllllllly tedious. Videotape that, with the camera focused on the kids' faces. Send her the tape. Let the kids know ahead of time that it's a joke so they don't get to weirded out. Maybe get them to act zombie-like or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I knew way more about parenting before I became a mom. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I can one up you. My sister is in her first year of ECE SCHOOL and I am already starting to hear this. It is hilarious. I don't make fun of her though, I know she thinks what she is doing is helpful. SHe still does not know when/how to give advice and how not to offend people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I vote for give her a hug and thank her for caring - years and years ago my SIL announced they were going to homeschool. I seriously asked her, wait for it... if she wasn't worried about making her kids weird. a few years later we decided to homeschool. So yeah, she probably means well and loves you and loves your kids and 5 years from now she will blush over the advice she tried to give you. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 oh, but after the hug, report back here often and share what teaching wisdom she shares with you..you know, for a good laugh! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I read the highlight teaser part on the GB and laughed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 oh, but after the hug, report back here often and share what teaching wisdom she shares with you..you know, for a good laugh! :auto: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 :lol: Being in the south, I think "Bless your heart!" is always an appropriate response. But I love the "Aren't you cute?" Tucking that away in a mental file for the perfect time to roll it out... :lol: :iagree: but now I'm thinking a one-two combo of "Well, bless your heart! Aren't you cute?" would stop her right in her tracks. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a use for that later today. *hehehehehe* :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendag Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I think you should take full advantage of her superior knowledge. Frequently. At three in the morning. You know, when you're awake and can't decide which curriculum to use. Or Friday night when she's out on a date. Perhaps early Sunday morning when she's sleeping in. Send her countless texts asking for her help with comparisons of math manipulatives. I'd drive her freakin insane. Ok, this had me lol! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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