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School When YOU Were a Kid v Your Kids...
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on September 6, 2011
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Curious how things have changed for others, I know for me'self it's a pretty radical change
E for Me
Hours : 6
Recess: 30 in the morning, 60 *after* lunch, 30 in ...
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- Hmm, I can't remember the exact hours but I think the school day was about the same length, and I believe we generally had a 30 to 40 minute recess and lunch, plus a m...
- How do you remember this?? LOL Seriously, I have been out of high school for ... going on 14 years. I do not have the slightest clue what hours I went to school, le...
- I am a bit confused as to where the numbers came from. Like Christmas break the only difference is they call it winter break. It always changed depending on where Ch...
Reluctant to Participate
Asked by A.K. from Boston
on April 16, 2013
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My oldest son, who just turned 4.5 years old is on the shy side and has a hard time joining in group activities. He loves playing with kids and loves preschool, but i...
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- Have you tried taking him just to see his friends play sports? As a spectator? That might do the trick. I would not take him to games and press him with comments like ...
- Where's Dad? I think perhaps it would be helpful for his dad to have a heart to heart with him about playing. Perhaps go out and play catch, or go to a baseball ga...
- You know, there is a reason kindergarten has traditionally started at the age of 5 or 6, because THAT is the age when most children are ready to sit still, follow simp...
Starting 1St Grade at 5 Years Old!
Asked by R.M. from Atlanta
on February 23, 2013
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My oldest daughter is 5 years old. her birthday is sept 4 which is only 3 days after the cutoff for school. At age 3 she was counting to 100, knew all colors, how to c...
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- I went through a similar situation, although i was transferring schools and states, so a little different. My girl's birthday is Sept 11, and she started Kindergarten...
- You really should have thought this through before moving ahead with her education. It seems to me that unless you find her a gifted program, she will be bored or soci...
- a regular private school or a public school is not likely to be able to help your child. If she is advanced in all areas.. she will need a private school for gifted ...
Kindergarten Explosion!
Asked by H.C. from Albany
on September 21, 2011
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Hi all - My daughter started full day kindergarten two weeks ago and she has been looking forward to starting for what seems like forever. She has been in day care or...
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- When your daughter is having these bad days what are you doing as a follow up at home?? Are there any consequences of her not listening or having a bad day??? Maybe he...
- I want to reiterate everything mamaX5 said. We had a terrible Kinder teacher. Because of her lies to us, and her mistreatment of our first, his whole school career...
- Dear H., I don't have anything new to add here, I just want to reiterate some things other moms have said. This does NOT sound like an appropriate teaching method f...
My Daughter Won't Listen to Her New Preschool Teacher
Asked by P.W. from Memphis
on April 20, 2012
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Hi! I need some advice on what to do here... My daughter is 31/2 years old and has been in preschool since she was 2. She is a sweet girl and her preschool teachers...
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- She does it because she knows she can. I think you need to get with the teacher and you both need to be on the same page! She may not be able to do much besides make...
- My son is five and currently his head teacher in his pre-school class he doesn't respect very much. He likes her, but she is very timid, very quiet and doesn't do well...
- Is agree 100% with what others have said about all 3 year olds not being developmentally ready to join structured activities all the time. But in this case your DD sel...
Does the Catholic Church Have a Right?
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on April 13, 2013
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My 8 year old son has had a mohawk (1" high) for 15 months now and everyday he spikes it up. At first I hated the thought of him having a mohawk, but it looks good on...
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- This is a huge, huge, huge event for a Catholic!! Do you understand that he is receiving the Body and Blood of Our Lord? This is huge!!!! Out of respect for the Sac...
- Its their church, they can dictate whatever they want, they don't have to give your son 1st communion if they don't like his hair. It seems like a silly reason but wh...
- C.: You chose to go to them. You walked into THEIR "house". You want them to do something for him. They have EVERY RIGHT to ask or tell you to do something - in my ...
Unappreciated Cheer Coach
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on December 29, 2011
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I'm a cheer coach for a park district squad. I'm not volunteer, I do get paid, but it's not much.
During that year I put in ALL KINDS of "volunteer" hours. I don't ...
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- you know, I read both of the other responses....& they are right: you are complaining & looking for appreciation. Yes, a simple "thank you" would be nice....& it...
- I was a competitive cheerleader for many years, both in school and through competitive cheer squads. If you aren't being paid to choreograph routines or mix music, ...
- It sounds like you feel taken advantage and sadly they can not take advantage of you without your permission. By continuing to do all of the extras without pay you ar...
I Want to Start Home-schooling My Children.
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on June 4, 2008
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I have 2 school-aged children who have asked me to teach them at home next year. I love the idea of it but I am having problems getting any information on how to star...
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- Have you looked into charter or magnet schools? There are math and science magnets in San Diego. You also might consider volunteering in the classroom to teach higher ...
- A military wife I know moved here from out of state and her 4th grade daughter was working on stuff she had learned in the 2nd grade. My friend didn't know what to do...
- H., Well, I just want to share with you my experience with homeschooling. I am a mother of 7 children and I am currently homeschooling the 5 older children. I have ...
Eight Year Old Not Doing School Work...
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on September 19, 2009
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My eight year old daughter is a very smart, polite young girl. I'm a single mom and she is so very helpful and thoughtful. She's in third grade this year and every yea...
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- I would work with the teacher. Can your daughter stay after school to finish the assignments since you know she won't do them at home? Her dad being in Iraq might be p...
- Hi M. I have been in your shoes. Our oldest son even in his senior of high school he would not get up until first class of the day was overwith. It was not because ...
- We are lucky, our school district has assignment books that come home for signature every night. My child, didn't always fill it out and isn't good about giving it to...
No Homework? Take a Lap!
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on May 1, 2012
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Ugh...my kids elementary school has implemented something they call the Eagle Walk (walk around the exterior of the school at recess time instead of playing). Neither ...
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- well, it's not horrible (i think some of the stuff they come up with in PS these days is Really Horrible), it's just not very well-conceived. yeah, walking won't hurt ...
- I agree with your reasoning. I think that from now on anytime your daughter sees a walking path she is mentally going to associate that path to being punished. I think...
- I would take it from the angle that this teacher is using a program that is supposed to be GOOD for the kids and turning it into a punishment. Maybe contact the nurse...
