I bought new washers and faucet handles for the bathroom sink........
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Thank you - great observation! I remember when they stopped getting children to 'sound out' words and sort of 'guess' at the word insteadAs a teacher, I began to notice a shift by 1989--- the powers that be decided to empower children. Make it a win win situation. (something total unrealistic in a real world-- students learn by mistakes and failures) Adults, parents, teachers were told to step back- allow- "enable" the children. The result, that I observed, was less authority and the children became spoiled. There was less discipline within the classrooms, teachers fell under new rules. Students needed their space.
Society changed-- the world moved on-- it became unpopular to discipline your own child (and I do not mean by physical means). The guiding parent who once prepared their child for life, now was told to become their pal, buddy, friend. Yes, you can be both. However there has to be set rules-- cause and effect. Respect, responsibility, growth of self worth.
In my last years of teaching I have seen teachers be dismissed on the simple fact of requesting a student to came back into a room. The student saw it as an invasion of their space. Teachers were discouraged from showing any form of touching- even a handshake. During my school years I can recall teachers giving you a hug, praise and encouragement. Teachers are afraid to do any of that now. Teachers are just plain afraid to do anything other than attempt to teach to a classroom.
Parents -- not all, there are many who still guide their children and those children become wonderful adults-- made a disconnect. Economy played a role. Necessity for both parents to work. Less time with children, since they worked all day and many times brought their work home. It was easier to turn their eye and place blame on the teachers who had their hands tied.
Children of the spoiled generation are used to having their demands met by their parents and others in authority.
In no way am I saying every parent fits into this scenario. There are many, many caring,involved and guiding parents. This is simply what I have observed.
Sunny, I was searching for a new toilet seat, and saw one that has a big ol' daisy on it! Immediately thought of you!
I read that a mother is complaining that costumes are too sexualized for girls...Is it not the parents responsibility to determine what costume their child wears? Don't like it -Make one that you like and that the girl will want to wear.
I read that a mother is complaining that costumes are too sexualized for girls...Is it not the parents responsibility to determine what costume their child wears? Don't like it -Make one that you like and that the girl will want to wear.
And this has been the norm forever anyway. Saturday morning cartoons had nothing but toy and Cocoa Puffs commercials sandwiched between Bugs Bunny and Road Runner. I'm sure I could have turned rabid eating all those sugary breakfast cereals if my parents had let me. After hearing the word 'no' to most of those questions, we learned not to ask. Kids who get everything soon learn to expect to receive everything, and then the parents are stuck breaking bad habits.I remember a few years ago, parents complaining about junk food and toy commercials during kids' shows.
And this has been the norm forever anyway. Saturday morning cartoons had nothing but toy and Cocoa Puffs commercials sandwiched between Bugs Bunny and Road Runner. I'm sure I could have turned rabid eating all those sugary breakfast cereals if my parents had let me. After hearing the word 'no' to most of those questions, we learned not to ask. Kids who get everything soon learn to expect to receive everything, and then the parents are stuck breaking bad habits.
I heard she took a long "train ride".I wonder what the status of Claudia Inez Eschelman is, and if there’s any possibility she might someday find any more missing manuscripts of her late husband?
I heard she took a long "train ride".
Wait... What?
For those unfamiliar with coded Ms Mod speak, this translates to 'Ixnay on the Inezgay.'
Or I may know something but I cannot say something.For those unfamiliar with coded Ms Mod speak, this translates to 'Ixnay on the Inezgay.'
Same difference.Or I may know something but I cannot say something.
why wasn't body painting an option when i was looking at a trade? is it too late?
Probably. Oh, and Oomblech...would it kill ya to Capitalize now and then? or is it...too late?
Big letters cost just as much as the little ones. Just sayin. Three for a buck at my local Letterdashery.