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Jul 16, 2019 19:05:48   #
archie bunker Loc: Texas
 
JFlorio wrote:
Wow Arch. Glad to know he’s gonna be fine. Your blood. Your Texas toughness. Kids will be kids.
Most kid accidents nowadays are probably because they walk into something while texting.


Thanks Jim! That boy mows my son's lawn for money, and I just talked to my son.

LOL! I was giving him crap about mowing his own grass, and this is a direct quote:

"I might do it once, but there's no reason that boy can't follow a self propelled mower around my yard with a bent elbow, and a sore hand."
"What would you have done with me?"

We had quite the conversation about it truth be told.

I guess we're a bunch of hard ass savages!

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Jul 17, 2019 10:44:46   #
The Critical Critic Loc: Turtle Island
 
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
We each have our own six pack, right?

Of course!! But I think Archie’s idea of a twelver is better, lol.

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Jul 17, 2019 10:48:22   #
The Critical Critic Loc: Turtle Island
 
archie bunker wrote:
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they are pretty good. They are being raised right, and hopefully will pass it down. It's scary to think about.

And, as an aside, our oldest, be 13 next month, fell in a canyon near their home Sunday evening, and broke both wrists. One very badly. Yesterday, my daughter called, and wanted my advice on how to handle his "personal" needs. I had no answer. A 13 year old boy ain't gonna want mama wiping his butt, or washing his "business" I do know that.
They went to the Ortho today, and no surgery required, he has a hard cast on his right arm almost to his armpit, and a removable splint on his left, so, problem solved! Whew!

Sorry, just had to throw that in there. People keep getting up in arms about stupid stuff while us Americans are dealing with real problems out here!
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they... (show quote)


Ouch!!! I wish the young man heals up quick, they usually do. Best of luck to him.

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Jul 17, 2019 15:06:19   #
badbobby Loc: texas
 
archie bunker wrote:
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they are pretty good. They are being raised right, and hopefully will pass it down. It's scary to think about.

And, as an aside, our oldest, be 13 next month, fell in a canyon near their home Sunday evening, and broke both wrists. One very badly. Yesterday, my daughter called, and wanted my advice on how to handle his "personal" needs. I had no answer. A 13 year old boy ain't gonna want mama wiping his butt, or washing his "business" I do know that.
They went to the Ortho today, and no surgery required, he has a hard cast on his right arm almost to his armpit, and a removable splint on his left, so, problem solved! Whew!

Sorry, just had to throw that in there. People keep getting up in arms about stupid stuff while us Americans are dealing with real problems out here!
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they... (show quote)

boys r tough Arch
I know
I was when I was young
not so much now
he will be fine


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Jul 19, 2019 19:18:26   #
JoyV
 
debeda wrote:
We want opportunities to work, make a good living, have a safe place to raise our children and good, competent public schools to send them to. We want to see our tax dollars at work, eg good roads, good schools, good fire protection, etc.. we want the freedom to peacefully gather, and to have a voice in the political process. We want the freedom to worship without restriction. We want laws that benefit all, or at least most, Americans, and for those laws to be enforced regardless of race, gender, religion or financial considerations. I guess I should've said I, not we, but I'm speaking for my family and friends as well.
We want opportunities to work, make a good living,... (show quote)


I agree with all you've listed. But I'd like to clarify that good competent public schools includes that political indoctrination be excluded as much as possible. I say as much as possible as teachers will have their political biases which even if they do not intentionally convey, they will unintentionally to some degree. Maybe there needs to be some effort made to have approximately the same number of liberal/progressive teachers and conservative teachers so as to create a balance.

And there needs to be greater emphasis on academics. Math, history, English, civics, and science should all be covered as the basics.

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Jul 19, 2019 19:57:06   #
debeda
 
JoyV wrote:
I agree with all you've listed. But I'd like to clarify that good competent public schools includes that political indoctrination be excluded as much as possible. I say as much as possible as teachers will have their political biases which even if they do not intentionally convey, they will unintentionally to some degree. Maybe there needs to be some effort made to have approximately the same number of liberal/progressive teachers and conservative teachers so as to create a balance.

And there needs to be greater emphasis on academics. Math, history, English, civics, and science should all be covered as the basics.
I agree with all you've listed. But I'd like to c... (show quote)


Yep. That is what I meant by competent schools. Teaching children the skills they need, not all this weird b.s

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Jul 19, 2019 19:59:22   #
JoyV
 
archie bunker wrote:
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they are pretty good. They are being raised right, and hopefully will pass it down. It's scary to think about.

And, as an aside, our oldest, be 13 next month, fell in a canyon near their home Sunday evening, and broke both wrists. One very badly. Yesterday, my daughter called, and wanted my advice on how to handle his "personal" needs. I had no answer. A 13 year old boy ain't gonna want mama wiping his butt, or washing his "business" I do know that.
They went to the Ortho today, and no surgery required, he has a hard cast on his right arm almost to his armpit, and a removable splint on his left, so, problem solved! Whew!

Sorry, just had to throw that in there. People keep getting up in arms about stupid stuff while us Americans are dealing with real problems out here!
So far, I only have grandkids, Mathusala, and they... (show quote)


Hopefully didn't break in the growth plate. The 1st day of 6th grade my son's wrist was broke playing soccer (1991). But it turned out it was really the growth plate and not the wrist. Every time we went back for the cast to be removed, they'd find it hadn't knit. Twice they had to remove pins and reinsert in a different spot as the bone started deteriorating around the pins. He was in a cast most of his 6th grade. To this day, one arm is longer than the other and the injured one has far less grip and causes him lots of pain. Growth plates are where the bones are growing from so are pushing bone away from the center making knitting difficult.

Good luck that they are simple bone breaks and will heal easily.

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Jul 19, 2019 20:19:19   #
Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall
 
JoyV wrote:
I agree with all you've listed. But I'd like to clarify that good competent public schools includes that political indoctrination be excluded as much as possible. I say as much as possible as teachers will have their political biases which even if they do not intentionally convey, they will unintentionally to some degree. Maybe there needs to be some effort made to have approximately the same number of liberal/progressive teachers and conservative teachers so as to create a balance.

And there needs to be greater emphasis on academics. Math, history, English, civics, and science should all be covered as the basics.
I agree with all you've listed. But I'd like to c... (show quote)


Well said... And an excellent idea...

My cousins have all put their children into private Christian schools... Far better results

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Jul 20, 2019 19:59:39   #
JoyV
 
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
Well said... And an excellent idea...

My cousins have all put their children into private Christian schools... Far better results


Homeschooling is another alternative. Especially if you either can't afford private or are not a Christian like myself. But it takes more effort as you have to plan what to teach, find where to get teaching materials and textbooks, set lessons, etc. But there are often home schooling groups where parents and kids get together for assisting each other, social outings, or engaging experts for seminars.

Another option is Hillsdale or other online schooling.

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Jul 20, 2019 20:01:16   #
JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida
 
JoyV wrote:
Homeschooling is another alternative. Especially if you either can't afford private or are not a Christian like myself. But it takes more effort as you have to plan what to teach, find where to get teaching materials and textbooks, set lessons, etc. But there are often home schooling groups where parents and kids get together for assisting each other, social outings, or engaging experts for seminars.

Another option is Hillsdale or other online schooling.


Love Hillsdale.

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Jul 21, 2019 11:19:04   #
Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall
 
JoyV wrote:
Homeschooling is another alternative. Especially if you either can't afford private or are not a Christian like myself. But it takes more effort as you have to plan what to teach, find where to get teaching materials and textbooks, set lessons, etc. But there are often home schooling groups where parents and kids get together for assisting each other, social outings, or engaging experts for seminars.

Another option is Hillsdale or other online schooling.


There are non-christians who place their children in Christian schools...But I can see the point...

My aunt homeschooled all of her children and had excellent results...

Online schools are an interesting concept..But I would think that they would require a large amount if supervision...Especially for younger students...Have you encountered people who have had success with it?

Hope you ate having a great summer

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Jul 21, 2019 21:47:34   #
JoyV
 
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
There are non-christians who place their children in Christian schools...But I can see the point...

My aunt homeschooled all of her children and had excellent results...

Online schools are an interesting concept..But I would think that they would require a large amount if supervision...Especially for younger students...Have you encountered people who have had success with it?

Hope you ate having a great summer
There are non-christians who place their children ... (show quote)


Yes I know someone who used on-line schooling. The supervision of homeschooling is higher.

But as for private schools run by a religious group, what about Jewish schools? It is my understanding academics are quite high. And like Christian schools, you don't have to be of that religion. The only requirement particular to Jewish schools is all children must take Hebrew language class. I'm of the opinion children learning other languages, even if they will never need them; is good for their brain development.

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Jul 21, 2019 22:27:21   #
Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall
 
JoyV wrote:
Yes I know someone who used on-line schooling. The supervision of homeschooling is higher.

But as for private schools run by a religious group, what about Jewish schools? It is my understanding academics are quite high. And like Christian schools, you don't have to be of that religion. The only requirement particular to Jewish schools is all children must take Hebrew language class. I'm of the opinion children learning other languages, even if they will never need them; is good for their brain development.
Yes I know someone who used on-line schooling. Th... (show quote)


I am unaware of any Jewish schools in my hometown or the surrounding communities...But certainly that would be an excellent option...

And I agree concerning languages... People who are bilingual are often able to utilize different points of view and perspectives

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Jul 21, 2019 22:49:23   #
JoyV
 
JoyV wrote:
Yes I know someone who used on-line schooling. The supervision of homeschooling is higher.

But as for private schools run by a religious group, what about Jewish schools? It is my understanding academics are quite high. And like Christian schools, you don't have to be of that religion. The only requirement particular to Jewish schools is all children must take Hebrew language class. I'm of the opinion children learning other languages, even if they will never need them; is good for their brain development.
Yes I know someone who used on-line schooling. Th... (show quote)


Don't know if these sites might help locating one where you live.
https://www.k12academics.com/national-directories/jewish-school

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jewish-schools-in-the-united-states

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