Tue 20 Oct, 2009 11:11 am - Yeah, I think next steps are right. I wanted to say, in response to the helicopter parent accusations, that all I've actually done about my concern so far is start a discussion thread on A2K.... (view)
Tue 20 Oct, 2009 10:59 am - Oh, hey, thanks sozlet! Duckie transferred to this school in second grade, so this would be his third year there. He has made friends but no strong friendships. Lots of girls... don't know... (view)
Tue 20 Oct, 2009 10:22 am - [quote="Linkat"]
I've totally lost it. This morning as I came into the office, I opened my coat and realized with horror that I hadn't buttoned my shirt completely. I had my... (view)
Tue 20 Oct, 2009 09:04 am - It could potentially make a big difference, especially for working parents who try to squeeze morning volunteer time in before work. Just having kids go to two different schools can be difficult... (view)
Tue 20 Oct, 2009 07:31 am - I think the best case scenario is to have the diversity AND have children who live < 5 miles or so from the school. It can be difficult to get that, though, especially in the south where there... (view)
Tue 20 Oct, 2009 06:47 am - So far I'm with you, engineer. While busing the kids around to dilute the impact of the poorer kids may improve individual school performance, I don't see how it could improve the... (view)
Mon 19 Oct, 2009 08:22 pm - Thanks for your story, fbaezer. I wont forget it.
I mentioned that this was also me at his age, and it was let go to the point of not being healthy. I dont intend to change who he is but some... (view)
Mon 19 Oct, 2009 08:00 pm - [quote="Finn dAbuzz"]
A place for everyone to say the same thing and congratulate each other on their brilliance is not appealing to me, but it's a simple comfort for some... (view)
Mon 19 Oct, 2009 07:23 pm - [quote="hawkeye10"]
But talking about moving the family home because ten year old Johnny reads too much for mommy's liking and does not play enough??? THAT is crazy talk from a... (view)