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[dc2london]

I still pour the wine into a glass.....

[Cherhorowitz]

"Here you go, babysitter. We're going to be at a restaurant up the street. Bedtime is at 7. Here's a number you can reach us at. Feel free to eat any of our food. And if Little Johnny gets fussy, just stick your boob in his mouth. Thanks!"



NOPE.

[dc2london]

Boxes = eco friendly

[jnow]

You shouldn't be watching kids if you can't handle them without nursing.

Wouldn't it be hard to watch the others if you are nursing one?

Also, it's ok if the baby cries for a few minutes.

[puffandstuff]

My co-worker came over to talk and now I'm behind.

[cadien]

Aug 10, 2016 9:48:47 GMT -5 sarahchrismck said:

I find the idea of homeschooling a little strange. I'm a teacher, but that doesn't mean I am qualified to teach my kid all of the required subjects. It kind of amazes me when parents homeschool their children when they don't have any teacher training of any kind. Just because you've been in school yourself, doesn't mean you are able to teach at the level of trained teachers.

I think a lot of that professional training is classroom-specific though. Teaching one or two children those subjects is a completely different process than 20+. It's not like most of the world sends their schoolteachers through the same training as the U.S. does anyway.
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[physiomeg]

I think my nipples inverted at the thought of "dry nursing." No thank you.

[theseaword]

Aug 10, 2016 9:53:17 GMT -5 puffandstuff said:

My co-worker came over to talk and now I'm behind.

Just skip ahead. If there's anything good, you'll catch on quick as we'll be beating it to death.

[auburn]

Aug 10, 2016 8:55:52 GMT -5 cadien said:

Aug 10, 2016 8:14:37 GMT -5 @amyg said:

Um I don't think they do that anymore

For real? I remember it being useful.

I swear I'm not going to be able to relate to a single thing DS does in school.

They definitely still diagram sentences in middle school.

[bunnyfungo]

Maybe I should teach her how to babywear to calm her babies

[elephantastic]

Aug 10, 2016 9:48:47 GMT -5 sarahchrismck said:

I find the idea of homeschooling a little strange. I'm a teacher, but that doesn't mean I am qualified to teach my kid all of the required subjects. It kind of amazes me when parents homeschool their children when they don't have any teacher training of any kind. Just because you've been in school yourself, doesn't mean you are able to teach at the level of trained teachers.

I have thought about homeschooling (like very distant wondering "Hm") but I don't think I would based on the reasons you listed. I have had almost no training in education. My H works in the school system and it would be a bit strange for him, I think, if I wanted to homeschool our kid. Like, what message are we sending to the district? For those same reasons, H would not support me putting E in private school (without a very good reason).  

I'm rambling. I have zero qualifications to have an opinion on this but at first glance without any prior knowledge of homeschooling, etc- I agree w/ you.

[Cherhorowitz]

Aug 10, 2016 9:50:47 GMT -5 theseaword said:

Aug 10, 2016 9:46:33 GMT -5 sarahchrismck said:

I'm #newhere - what is this rant you speak of?

I'm basically a preachy nag in general, and 50 Shades pushes both my feminism and bad literature buttons.

A non-voting preachy nag.

[bunnyfungo]

Aug 10, 2016 9:53:30 GMT -5 cadien said:

Aug 10, 2016 9:48:47 GMT -5 sarahchrismck said:

I find the idea of homeschooling a little strange. I'm a teacher, but that doesn't mean I am qualified to teach my kid all of the required subjects. It kind of amazes me when parents homeschool their children when they don't have any teacher training of any kind. Just because you've been in school yourself, doesn't mean you are able to teach at the level of trained teachers.

I think a lot of that professional training is classroom-specific though. Teaching one or two children those subjects is a completely different process than 20+. It's not like most of the world sends their schoolteachers through the same training as the U.S. does anyway.
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Even with all that training, we're still behind a lot of developed countries. So, maybe we don't need to make it worse?

[puffandstuff]

Aug 10, 2016 9:01:26 GMT -5 jjandsa said:

Aug 10, 2016 8:56:59 GMT -5 puffandstuff said:

I had a male co-worker, a competitive bodybuilder, discuss the benefits of breastmilk for bodybuilders.   

Do you live in Atlanta??

www.thesun.co.uk/living/1242796/i-breastfeed-my-boyfriend-mum-36-uses-pumps-and-pills-to-help-her-feed-her-gym-buff-lover-every-two-hours/

😬

No.  That's just.......

[theseaword]

Aug 10, 2016 9:55:09 GMT -5 Cherhorowitz said:

Aug 10, 2016 9:50:47 GMT -5 theseaword said:

I'm basically a preachy nag in general, and 50 Shades pushes both my feminism and bad literature buttons.

A non-voting preachy nag.

I'll be prepared with my receipts in November. Pip of me, the current newspaper, and an "I Voted" sticker.

[kmkd19]

I have a confession.

I'm afraid that I overestimated myself when deciding to TTC. Now that I'm pregnant I'm absolutely panicked at the idea of 2u2 and I'm 99% positive I can't handle it.

[bunnyfungo]

We have someone on our school board that home-schools. Which he decided right after the election. Conveniently. ::side-eye::

[jnow]

Also, is she nursing? Would she be pumping? That's hard enough. Dnw another boob in the mix to mess up my BFing situation.

[dc2london]

Daisychain? She left?

[Emmentaler]

Aug 10, 2016 9:54:20 GMT -5 @sweptaway said:

Aug 10, 2016 9:32:20 GMT -5 McBenny said:

I have found the recent GBCTCFs underwhelming and not even anything that big happening to prompt them.

I find them lame.

At the same time if it resulted in all of that maybe you need to.

did we find out what happened with daisy?

Wut- Daisy is gone?  

But I need her consultation when I finally get botox.

#allaboutme

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Wait. @daisychain is gone too? When did this happen?

[jnow]

Aug 10, 2016 9:56:22 GMT -5 kmkd19 said:

I have a confession.

I'm afraid that I overestimated myself when deciding to TTC. Now that I'm pregnant I'm absolutely panicked at the idea of 2u2 and I'm 99% positive I can't handle it.

You can. And you will. I promise.

[cadien]

Aug 10, 2016 9:55:33 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

Aug 10, 2016 9:53:30 GMT -5 cadien said:

I think a lot of that professional training is classroom-specific though. Teaching one or two children those subjects is a completely different process than 20+. It's not like most of the world sends their schoolteachers through the same training as the U.S. does anyway.
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Even with all that training, we're still behind a lot of developed countries. So, maybe we don't need to make it worse?

It's the wrong kind of training rather than not enough. But it's pretty well-established that many homeschooled children do very well.
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[bearfootz]

Tap a box of white wine

Soon I'll feel mighty fine

In my purse there is a bottle

I will drink at full throttle

In a red solo cup or in a glass

Drink until I fall on my ass

[theseaword]

Aug 10, 2016 9:56:22 GMT -5 kmkd19 said:

I have a confession.

I'm afraid that I overestimated myself when deciding to TTC. Now that I'm pregnant I'm absolutely panicked at the idea of 2u2 and I'm 99% positive I can't handle it.

Start a thread! Many have been there and can probably help build your confidence.

[Cherhorowitz]

I don't know how to verbalize my homeschooling thoughts without offending people. So I will just say hard pass to homeschooling my kids.

[bunnyfungo]

Aug 10, 2016 9:56:22 GMT -5 kmkd19 said:

I have a confession.

I'm afraid that I overestimated myself when deciding to TTC. Now that I'm pregnant I'm absolutely panicked at the idea of 2u2 and I'm 99% positive I can't handle it.

I've done 2u2 twice. It will be hard, but you absolutely can do it. Make sure you get several boxes of wine and you'll be set 😉

[Deleted]

Sorry, not the time or the thread to discuss I suppose.

[abvintage]

Aug 10, 2016 9:56:56 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

We have someone on our school board that home-schools. Which he decided right after the election. Conveniently. ::side-eye::

Isn't it so convenient that so many law makers and politicians kids go to private school too?

[cbowl]

Aug 10, 2016 9:53:13 GMT -5 jnow said:

You shouldn't be watching kids if you can't handle them without nursing.

Wouldn't it be hard to watch the others if you are nursing one?

Also, it's ok if the baby cries for a few minutes.

Also probably hard to watch a baby if you are homeschooling 5 others?!?!  


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