What Did You Do Today?

I volunteered down at the school to be my oldest daughter's 'class mom' - it was priceless. Sexism lives.

Good about the hospital. Of course, it's been sunny & 70's all week here in Sacramento.

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'class mom' ? What's that all about, and what does it entail? Sounds like a hoot!

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Oughta be, but isn't. It's more like a "we need classroom volunteers to help us clean up after the savages you refuse to civilise at home" kind of thing. That, or 'human shield'.

But they really aren't used to 47 year old male volunteers.

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I'm insanely jealous of your weather... we're all more than ready for winter to leave WV.


My mother volunteered to be 'room mom' once. It lasted about a week.

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Blimey..classroom volunteers! The Politically Correct' brigade wouldn't allow that sort of thing over here. You would need to undergo 'special training' in case you did something to upset the little perishers. The special training ought to be run by the SAS, but unfortunately it would be down to the Education department of the Local Authority. From what I've seen on my travels, the American youth/children seem much more civilised than the odious little twerps who wander the streets of Scotland. Mrs E and I were quite impressed by their good manners. I came to the conclusion that they must use some form of hi-tech American programme over there to get them to this stage.....flogging the hide off the little darlings perhaps?

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I have some concern with the current PC attitude that any man that wants to participate in his child's upbringing must be some kind of child molester. And, if you want to be a foster parent or work for pay in a facility for children in California, you do require training and a criminal background check. If you run a daycare from your home, you have to give up your right to privacy - the state may enter and inspect at any time.


I know you're joking, and I don't think most kids are raised all that well, but I'll tell you what's working for my family.

We don't just let things go. One of us is at home all the time, and our kids are being taken care of by the right people - their parents. We don't beat our kids, though spankings aren't unknown - they're just reserved for the truly exceptional, and usually for something that could cause injury or accident. An example would be reaching for things on the stove, etc., where the consequences are truly horrible and yet unimaginable to a child.

The idea is that some things have to go right past the frontal lobes into the hindbrain, and a few swats to the butt can be the fastest way there.

But if they're acting up - and that includes rudeness, disobedience, whatever - it isn't allowed to go unremarked, and there's always a consequence, be it sitting in a chair, no TV, no treats, etc.

And we always - ALWAYS! - leave room to escalate. If sitting in the chair isn't working, there's standing in the corner, and so on.

Now, my kids are four and seven, and haven't really gotten old enough to cause real problems. But it's my guess that by teaching them self-discipline now, they'll have it when they need it.

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I agree, but I know only too well, from my working life, that child molesters try and gain access to children through this type of work. Whilst its a pain in the rear, in essence its only trying to protect the vulnerable.



I was quite serious! Both Mrs E and I have commented many times on how well mannered American children are. However I dare say you have your fair share of little perishers as well.



I think you have summed up in that paragraph what good parenting is all about. Again drawing on the experience of my working life, I know that many children don't get that loving, caring environment. Over here it's not uncommon for some kids never to get a home cooked meal or a hug. Both my kids are in their 20's and I'm thankful to say that I have a wonderful relationship with both of them. Many parents can't say that...and that is very sad.

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I had a fun dental appointment.

"Eez eet Zafe?
AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!
"Eez eet Zafe?
AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!
"Eez eet Zafe?
AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!
etc.

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Taking away from you for the greater good. (The Audacity of Socialism).

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery".-- Winston Churchill

"Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant" - Omar Ahmad (founder, C.A.I.R.)

I sat around feeling nostalgic and homesick.

As a consequence, I've fallen behind on my packing schedule. I did manage to get rid of the paperwork/waste. Now I need to tackle the clothes and books. Following which comes the dreaded "clean up the apartment".

Blech!

Don't you know that if you are a nurse and happen to be male, you are:

1. Gay... or
2. A pervert who likes to feel people up... or
3. A combination and 1. and 2.

?

You'll always see a "female chaperone" present when a male has to do a physical exam on a female but almost never the case when it is the other way 'round. Nobody bats an eyelid when a female patient (pregnant or otherwise) refuses a "male nurse" despite the fact that the physician and/or anesthesiologist happens to be male and will be present during the procedure. There is raging debate as to "should male nurses be allowed to work OB floors" and yet how many folks question the same of "male physicians/OBs/GYNs" ? How many of you males who've hade the misfortune of being hospitalized were ever offered the choice of a male "caregiver" or were asked if it was ok with you if your caregiver was female?

I could write pages and pages on end.

cheers,

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In what sense is this PC?

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is snuggly

I'm giving this new Pike's Place coffee at Starbuck's a try...

tomorrow I'm going to a Free-Tibet rally in Buffalo...

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Who was born in a house full of pain
Who was trained not to spit in the fan
Who was told what to do by the man
Who was broken by trained personnel
Who was fitted with collar and chain
Who was given a pat on the back
Who was breaking away from the pack
Who was only a stranger at home
Who was ground down in the end
Who was found dead on the phone
Who was dragged down by the stone

Don't free Tibet...
Enslave China.

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I spent some time looking for things to buy for my appartment in july. If anybody knows a website where you can buy original stuff (or just stuff) for the house, let me know

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