Recruiting forum off topic thread (no politics, covid, or hot button issues)

[bignewt]

It takes a village.....


And every village has the village idiot.

Step away from the mirror. Don't you have another crap joke you found on the internet to post?

 

[bignewt]

I think I know my own kids and how to parent my particular ones, but thanks.

I said good luck, jeez.

 

[bignewt]

Yes, because children really need to learn to fend for themselves and be able to judge character at a very young age. Just send them over to spend the night with children whose parents are child molesters. That should quickly build character and empathy..... I know some of the horrors that happen in schools. So tired of that argument. I also know a lot of home schooled children. Would choose them 9 out of 10 times.

Wtf? Where did what I said cross over to spending the night with a child molester? Maybe you should move?

 

[Jackcrevol]

Not likely. Newt knows what is best for our children despite actually having any of his own. He is an expert on parenting and all that comes along with it.

really? thats awesome. i could use some help seeing as i havent been involved since I was in OR holding hands, feeding bottles, watching first steps, teaching alphabet, changing **** diapers, feeding bottles, teaching how to ride a bike, teaching how to fish, rubbing hurt legs, arms, nightmares, addition, subtraction, weekly book quotas, kintergarden homework packets, 1st grade packets, more packets, science expiriments, take training wheels off, dance classes, gymnastice, soccer, vacations, and night night time prayers...

but chyea anyone who wants to chime in on advice for my kids im not involved with. im all ears.

oh, and potty training thaaaaats a winner

 

[butchna]

Being forced into relationships is what builds character and builds empathy. Sounds like you just want them to be around people that think the same way. Could present issues but good luck.

Shouldn’t you recuse yourself since you blessed society by not reproducing?

 

[butchna]

Not likely. Newt knows what is best for our children despite actually having any of his own. He is an expert on parenting and all that comes along with it.

“Kids are diseased filth and a waste of human bodily fluids. But if they weren’t? This is what I would do…”
- Newt prolly

 

[Glitch]

really? thats awesome. i could use some help seeing as i havent been involved since I was in OR holding hands, feeding bottles, watching first steps, teaching alphabet, changing **** diapers, feeding bottles, teaching how to ride a bike, teaching how to fish, rubbing hurt legs, arms, nightmares, addition, subtraction, weekly book quotas, kintergarden homework packets, 1st grade packets, more packets, science expiriments, take training wheels off, dance classes, gymnastice, soccer, vacations, and night night time prayers...

but chyea anyone who wants to chime in on advice for my kids im not involved with. im all ears.

oh, and potty training thaaaaats a winner

Weak parenting resume is weak.


Yeah talking book psychology and book learning is one thing. Actual application of parenting is much different. Every kid is a little different and there is no blanket parenting protocol that works the same for each of them. Takes being involved and know your children. We have two in public magnet and one in private. Have to take each one as they grow and develop and help them form their own personalities.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

My niece home schools her children. My only concern is the lack of socialization involved.

My oldest sister homeschooled her kids and they all turned out almost as socially awkward as you.

Wouldn’t recommend it.

 

[bignewt]

Shouldn’t you recuse yourself since you blessed society by not reproducing?

You comment on a lot of things and I suspect you have experience in none of them.

 

[Weezer]

Step away from the mirror. Don't you have another crap joke you found on the internet to post?

Not atm, but I'm sure I'll find one eventually.

 

[Weezer]

My oldest sister homeschooled her kids and they all turned out almost as socially awkward as you.

Wouldn’t recommend it.

You're right, I am socially awkward. It could be worse. I could be a complete ass hole.

 

[UTMVol76]

My oldest sister homeschooled her kids and they all turned out almost as socially awkward as you.

Wouldn’t recommend it.

My kids are in public schools and are socially awkward because their mamma is (we’ve been divorced 6 years). I’m a d!ck and make them uncomfortable to try and get them out of it but it’s a struggle. Being good at sports is starting to help my son some.

 

[TheRain]

Bringing Sanity back, one poster at a time.

 

[SweetasSoda]

The argument being made is that the socialization home school kids get at church and in youth sports leagues does not provide socialization with many different cultures. The people you go to church with are likely, but not always, socially and culturally similar to you. I'm not trying to tell anyone how to raise their kids. If home school works best for your family have at it. I had a great experience in public schools but I know that many kids do not.

I had an amazing experience in public schools. Then I taught in those schools and watched as it became worse with each passing year. And I understood the argument being made about how important it is to expose kids to all cultures because all cultures are equal....multiculturalism has been shoved down the throats of teachers. Many people are deciding that the "socialization" their children are getting in public schools is doing way more harm than good. Those parents are choosing to control who their children are being exposed to. The argument that this is causing children to not be able to function in society is false and proven more so each year. Let's not forget the human race survived millennium without public schools that divided children by age.

 

[UTMVol76]

I had an amazing experience in public schools. Then I taught in those schools and watched as it became worse with each passing year. And I understood the argument being made about how important it is to expose kids to all cultures because all cultures are equal....multiculturalism has been shoved down the throats of teachers. Many people are deciding that the "socialization" their children are getting in public schools is doing way more harm than good. Those parents are choosing to control who their children are being exposed to. The argument that this is causing children to not be able to function in society is false and proven more so each year. Let's not forget the human race survived millennium without public schools that divided children by age.

You can speak to this better that I (and you allude to it above) but am I correct that ability grouping is not allowed? I think that is a huge problem in schools, if so, because the teachers time is disproportionately allocated to the lowest performers who feel inadequate vs their peers, and the higher performers aren’t receiving the teaching and challenge needed to advance properly.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

I had an amazing experience in public schools. Then I taught in those schools and watched as it became worse with each passing year. And I understood the argument being made about how important it is to expose kids to all cultures because all cultures are equal....multiculturalism has been shoved down the throats of teachers. Many people are deciding that the "socialization" their children are getting in public schools is doing way more harm than good. Those parents are choosing to control who their children are being exposed to. The argument that this is causing children to not be able to function in society is false and proven more so each year. Let's not forget the human race survived millennium without public schools that divided children by age.

Beware, the helicopter parents are being overtaken by the lawnmower parents…

My experience with both types typically doesn’t end well. As an Assistant Scoutmaster, it’s my job to help the Scouts learn how to appropriately interact with adults. The helicopter parents make that tough. The lawnmower parents make it nearly impossible for the Scout to learn any type of interaction except as a servant to their parents.

 

[SweetasSoda]

You can speak to this better that I (and you allude to it above) but am I correct that ability grouping is not allowed? I think that is a huge problem in schools, if so, because the teachers time is disproportionately allocated to the lowest performers who feel inadequate vs their peers, and the higher performers aren’t receiving the teaching and challenge needed to advance properly.

This is definitely what drove me crazy. Everything was easy for me in school, and I loved it so I never really realized how some struggled. My first class was actually a 5th and 6th grade split class with low 6th graders and high 5th graders. Some 6th graders could barely read and all were really low which was magnified with the 5th graders so high above them. The higher performers are definitely dragged down and wasting so much time repeating things they knew 3 years ago when they could be learning so many other things. Grouping by ability has been fought for for a while. The main obstacle being the false belief that children NEED to be with their age group for proper socialization.

 

[UTMVol76]

This is definitely what drove me crazy. Everything was easy for me in school, and I loved it so I never really realized how some struggled. My first class was actually a 5th and 6th grade split class with low 6th graders and high 5th graders. Some 6th graders could barely read and all were really low which was magnified with the 5th graders so high above them. The higher performers are definitely dragged down and wasting so much time repeating things they knew 3 years ago when they could be learning so many other things. Grouping by ability has been fought for for a while. The main obstacle being the false belief that children NEED to be with their age group for proper socialization.

I’ve got similar experience in Production Operations in my work life where I almost always group by ability when needed. Occasionally I’ve had idealistic managers who’ve argued that was wrong but in every case I’ve proven to them that it’s the right approach. I’m also the manager that has never been afraid to take a reclamation project that others struggle with and I’ve been able to turn them into All Stars. Part of it is pairing them with the right people and proper expectations along with coaching.

 

[Rishvol]

You can speak to this better that I (and you allude to it above) but am I correct that ability grouping is not allowed? I think that is a huge problem in schools, if so, because the teachers time is disproportionately allocated to the lowest performers who feel inadequate vs their peers, and the higher performers aren’t receiving the teaching and challenge needed to advance properly.

There's 3 main divisions. Low, regular, High. Low is mixed with regular students so they don't "feel stupid". This makes the regular kids fall behind and get lower grades because the teacher has to go the speed of the low students. High students are separated into honors and AP. Regular students are sprinkled into honor classes but very few actuy rise to the challenge. IMO it's those students that should be praised more than the High and Low students because they will exceed expectations more than High and Low combined.

 

[butchna]

You comment on a lot of things and I suspect you have experience in none of them.

What…like movies…and French poetry…and hand rolled cigarettes? Commenting is one thing, waxing superior and calling out EXPERIENCED parents is another. I back off of issuing absolutist, declarative statements, but this calls for it. Every single parent’s opinion who posts on this boards is more relevant than yours. And I’m a PARENT…so suck it!

 

[bignewt]

What…like movies…and French poetry…and hand rolled cigarettes? Commenting is one thing, waxing superior and calling out EXPERIENCED parents is another. I back off of issuing absolutist, declarative statements, but this calls for it. Every single parent’s opinion who posts on this boards is more relevant than yours. And I’m a PARENT…so suck it!

Being a parent does not make one an expert on raising a healthy intelligent child. Your parents are the perfect example.

 

[butchna]

Being a parent does not make one an expert on raising a healthy intelligent child. Your parents are the perfect example.

Raised by my cousin and his wife. Mom was married to my younger sister’s father and he was an abusive psycho. Came out of it and raised a college graduate. I don’t need an “expert” for a job but I’ll want someone who knows the schematics over the street artist. You’ve stated many times that parenting is a waste of time, so we should definitely pay heed to your insight.

 

[bignewt]

Raised by my cousin and his wife. Mom was married to my younger sister’s father and he was an abusive psycho. Came out of it and raised a college graduate. I don’t need an “expert” for a job but I’ll want someone who knows the schematics over the street artist. You’ve stated many times that parenting is a waste of time, so we should definitely pay heed to your insight.

Tl;dr

 

[chavisut]

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[butchna]

Tl;dr

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