SteveStrummerUK Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 .... but it was far too hot to venture outside. . 1 1
InstrEd Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 36 minutes ago, SteveStrummerUK said: .... but it was far too hot to venture outside. . Be honest here, you forgot to buy sunscreen ?
InstrEd Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 My kids High School told them, leave the building and it will count as unexcused absence. Which my one child thought was humorous and sad as she is a leader in environmental club and wrote an article for the school newspaper on environmental concerns. The school wants them involved but god forbid we stand up for what we believe in! Anyway, I'm glad teens are voicing an opinion. 2
paulo Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 10 hours ago, InstrEd said: Anyway, I'm glad teens are voicing an opinion. By any chance, would that opinion be......... 1
RobertWS Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 So they are protesting the sun heating the earth? Good luck with that!
InstrEd Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 LOL! So far my kids have been good. My problem with them is that they are obsessed with getting A's. At the parent teacher meeting , multiply teachers brought up that my kids are really hard on themselves. My wife and I told them that is them not us. We want them to do good but don't have to kill yourself's on getting all A's . Right know in Advanced math my younger one got mad because she only got a 94% in her last test. Mind you she is overall at 118% in the class because she does all extra credit given. Last year at the end of the semester she wasn't feeling good but still went to school and had a bad math grade. She did the extra credit the last week of school even though the teacher told her it wasn't necessary. Her response was I want to finish your class at over 100% and she did. My wife and I keep asking, are they really our kids because we both were average students ? 1
craigb Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, InstrEd said: LOL! So far my kids have been good. My problem with them is that they are obsessed with getting A's. At the parent teacher meeting , multiply teachers brought up that my kids are really hard on themselves. My wife and I told them that is them not us. We want them to do good but don't have to kill yourself's on getting all A's . Right know in Advanced math my younger one got mad because she only got a 94% in her last test. Mind you she is overall at 118% in the class because she does all extra credit given. Last year at the end of the semester she wasn't feeling good but still went to school and had a bad math grade. She did the extra credit the last week of school even though the teacher told her it wasn't necessary. Her response was I want to finish your class at over 100% and she did. My wife and I keep asking, are they really our kids because we both were average students ? A quick proof-reading of that paragraph confirms that they did not get this motivation from you. ? (Sorry Ed! ?) 1 3
InstrEd Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 Yikes! I would say the truth hurts but you are right that my writing stinks. My wife is the writer and grammar police. I worry that my kids push themselves to hard. Friends daughter just dropped out of High School so I'm happy that my kids are involved in clubs and really want to learn. My oldest is taking a graphic design class and took the honors option doing extra projects. She took it because she didn't want a free period and she loves to draw. She is glad because the teacher is wonderful. He comes from working in private sector and wanted to give back later in life.
InstrEd Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 40 minutes ago, craigb said: A quick proof-reading of that paragraph confirms that they did not get this motivation from you. ? (Sorry Ed! ?) I'll get you back when you least expect it ? 2
Gswitz Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) On 9/21/2019 at 11:51 AM, InstrEd said: My wife and I keep asking, are they really our kids because we both were average students ? I always aspired to be an average student. Never rose to that level. My kid revels in crushing me in everything. One way to build the kid's confidence is do so badly yourself they are sure to shine in comparison. Edited September 25, 2019 by Gswitz 3
craigb Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 I can certainly think of a LOT of worse problems to have with your kids than worrying about them striving to be too good! ? 1
Wibbles Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, InstrEd said: I'll get you back when you least expect it ? Just ask him for a lesson about the correct use of the apostrophe. That's always good for a laugh. Edited September 22, 2019 by Wibbles
Wibbles Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 12 hours ago, RobertWS said: So they are protesting the sun heating the earth? Good luck with that! No, they are protesting that someone took their sunshade away.
InstrEd Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, Wibbles said: No, they are protesting that someone took their sunshade away. How did you know ?
craigb Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 11 hours ago, InstrEd said: I'll get you back when you least expect it ? 3 hours ago, Wibbles said: Just ask him for a lesson about the correct use of the apostrophe. That's always good for a laugh. *Sigh...* I try and try... ?
paulo Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Wibbles said: No, they are protesting that someone took their sunshade away.
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