tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post5932649756726565934..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Your New Teacher Is...Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-36955054718583270132009-08-12T21:56:05.058-05:002009-08-12T21:56:05.058-05:00Dusti, I know I used to not really give it much th...Dusti, I know I used to not really give it much thought. Most of the teachers in the younger grades seem to keep *those* (you know) opinions to themselves. In the upper grades? I'm amazed that these are the same parents that didn't let little Joey play with toy guns... and they're letting him wear WHAT??! And listen to WHAT??! <br /><br />It isn't just school. Actually, Patrick and G are in 10th and 9th grade and have opted to stay in public school with their father's blessings. I just pray protection over my children, but more than that, I know that we can come up with so many influences that are not of God. I'm so glad that homeschooling IS an option (should my husband D wish it) if things get too out of hand. *Right now,* we see way more good teachers than crummy ones, and the older children at least are of an age that they can not be too heavily influenced unless they want to be.<br /><br />(So hard as they grow to strike that balance of protection/launching into the world, isn't it?)<br /><br />Harry, I hadn't thought of it as INSULTING, though of course now that you mention it, I sure see it! I had simply looked at it as, this is probably some union teacher lady who wants to justify the "don't ask questions, and shut up and volunteer, parents!" mentality that too often I see when it gets right down to it in the younger grades.<br /><br />Older grades? They're just happy to see a parent sometimes. (How sad.)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-85899346772699745712009-08-12T19:14:41.914-05:002009-08-12T19:14:41.914-05:00Basically the same? I've worked too hard over ...Basically the same? I've worked too hard over the years to NOT be the same as other teachers. I've searched out teaching methods that really work for kids. Maybe I'm becoming full of myself, but if some parent brings their child to my class thinking I'm basically the same as other teachers, I will do my best to demonstrate that what I do is better than what the other teachers do.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586139365230028783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-35990542416281398352009-08-12T11:11:52.516-05:002009-08-12T11:11:52.516-05:00It is appalling (sp?) how many people send their k...It is appalling (sp?) how many people send their kids off to ps with no clue who is teaching them or what they're learning.<br />Thank you God for the vision to homeschool. :)Dustinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311014900751708025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-4493167970955477442009-08-11T06:51:41.974-05:002009-08-11T06:51:41.974-05:00Ganeida, our friends who are fond of conspiracy th...Ganeida, our friends who are fond of conspiracy theories out here use real guns. Um, you stay home. :P LOL<br /><br />Bonnie, I'm rude like that, actually. Most of the time people love telling their stories. Yep, I even asked a single woman with her Chinese-heritage daughters if she would go back and get some more kids soon. She was such an awesome mom. Anyway, I think adoption is kewl, but obviously the "look" you were talking about wasn't an excited for ya adopting look. Like Ganeida said, people are such nongs sometimes! Or other times they're just plain nosy like me. :p<br /><br />Allison, I think that is just the right balance. Unfortunately, not all of us can advocate for ourselves or have read the latest studies, either. <br /><br />Tammy, not only that, but you could complain about cashier A and if enough complaints are received, something will actually be done. Teacher A is in a union, so it probably is likely the commenter really is suffering from "group think."Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-54002181519379756032009-08-11T05:05:55.905-05:002009-08-11T05:05:55.905-05:00I guess they figure they can get away with it sinc...I guess they figure they can get away with it since there is only one area in life where they think choice ought to rule . . . <br /><br />I hate poor analogies . . . even in a small, rural town, when I open the phonebook, I have a choice of where I shop, which doctor or dentist I see, and which mechanic we use. Not only that, while in said store, if cashier A gave me lousy service, you can bet I will get in a different line the next time.<br /><br />I guess the writer is suffering from a case of "group think."walkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046468024103932112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-90808905688169233212009-08-10T23:41:54.267-05:002009-08-10T23:41:54.267-05:00Um, I shopped several doctors to find mine. And w...Um, I shopped several doctors to find mine. And while I don't tell my doctor what to do, I make lots of well-researched suggestions. (And sometimes just tell her what to do). Why? Because while I adore and trust my doctor, I know that (1) I know my body well and (2) she does not have the time to read every single study. Kinda like kids - parents probably know their children better than anyone else.<br /><br />I imagine a teacher would actually be insulted by someone saying that they are all "basically the same." Even if they have to stick to a mandated curriculum, teachers are not drones; each has his own style. Parents tend to know what style works with their kids and what does not.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773816461928672279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-28979712488421916342009-08-10T17:38:40.304-05:002009-08-10T17:38:40.304-05:00That comment was so funny. I'm like Ganeida--I...That comment was so funny. I'm like Ganeida--I cashier shop too. I go to the friendly one who always dotes on the kids instead of staring at us with a weird look on her face--dying to ask why my kids are brown. That commenter was not being truthful about anything, because she obviously likes to tell people what to do. Very, very funny! Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-74338026606460285902009-08-10T17:17:18.282-05:002009-08-10T17:17:18.282-05:00Um, confession time. I do *chasier shop*. I know...Um, confession time. I do *chasier shop*. I know some cashiers are faster & more efficient at their jobs. I know some will give me our family discount & others have no idea who I am & others just can't be bothered.<br /><br />Ditto teachers. Several of mine got teachers who couldn't stand them. Might have had something to do with the dead snakes they were fond of bringing in for show & tell. Whatever. I've sat in enough classrooms to know there's a huge difference in the way teachers teach. Some are just waaay more efficient at their jobs than others. To imply anything else is a downright lie. I really hate being lied to. It brings out the conspiracy theory in me because then I start thinking they're all out to get me. Trust no~one. If it moves shoot it with your water pistol.<br /><br />Some people are nongs. What planet does this person live on again?Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.com