You said it's just an excuse for people to not wash or take care of their hair. That's ignorant (and judgmental) as hell.
Oh good God.
I wear my hair in a ponytail almost every day - I don't want smashed banana or whatever else my kids have on their hands in my hair AND I love the extra 10-15 min of sleep I can get a day. Lazy? Yes! I'm sure some people don't like that I wear a pony almost everyday and they might even think that it's because my hair looks dirty that way (it isn't though) but I DON'T CARE. That's their opinion. And my opinion is that dreadlocks look gross.
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anytime/reason for looking at Jason Momoa is good with me.. And I have no idea who this lady is but she is very sexy to me Love dreads
The slowed down pace of summer is so nice, but I can think of many advantages to students and (most working) parents for a year long school. Georgia has a local metro Atlanta school system that tried it, but now they have gone back to summer off.
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he is a very attractive guy! I will give you that.
But the dreads....no. They look like spider legs to me LOL
My feelings towards dreads is comparable to people preferring their partners to have/not have facial hair. Just a preference.
RajahMD, yes I have seen it! I have been in lust with that man for a long while. He just gets sexier by the year for me. I actually paid good money to see the ridiculously bad movie Conan the Barbarian so I could see his delicious body on big screen
You said it's just an excuse for people to not wash or take care of their hair. That's ignorant (and judgmental) as hell.
Oh good God.
I wear my hair in a ponytail almost every day - I don't want smashed banana or whatever else my kids have on their hands in my hair AND I love the extra 10-15 min of sleep I can get a day. Lazy? Yes! I'm sure some people don't like that I wear a pony almost everyday and they might even think that it's because my hair looks dirty that way (it isn't though) but I DON'T CARE. That's their opinion. And my opinion is that dreadlocks look gross.
I wear my hair in a ponytail almost every day - I don't want smashed banana or whatever else my kids have on their hands in my hair AND I love the extra 10-15 min of sleep I can get a day. Lazy? Yes! I'm sure some people don't like that I wear a pony almost everyday and they might even think that it's because my hair looks dirty that way (it isn't though) but I DON'T CARE. That's their opinion. And my opinion is that dreadlocks look gross.
Title of thread....O.P.I.N.I.O.N.S
Your noob is showing.
Because I have an opinion? oookkkkkayyyy thhhhennnnn
This is ignorant. Dreadlocks are deeply rooted in the history and culture of many groups across the globe.
And many styles of dreads require careful maintenance, including washing.
If you don't like the look, fine, but at least know what you're talking about.
I'm not even going to touch the "not on white people" bullshit.
Ignorant? Really? I said I didn't think they look good on anybody. I said nothing about historical/cultural/racial. I just don't like them. In my experience, most people I've ever seen with dreadlocks, their hair looks disgusting. But whatev, if that's the look they want, go for it.
You equated dreadlocks with laziness and unsanitary behavior. Historically, black hair has been policed, and black women and men have in many cases internalized European ideas about beauty which includes long, glossy, easy to clean and care for hair. This hair is "good hair" and in order to achieve it many black women go to extreme lengths. Dreadlocks, twists, and other styles of natural hair are in part push back against those ideas. Your disgust at such hair is also a cultural construction, but one that you might want to examine critically. It smells racist to me.
You said it's just an excuse for people to not wash or take care of their hair. That's ignorant (and judgmental) as hell.
Oh good God.
I wear my hair in a ponytail almost every day - I don't want smashed banana or whatever else my kids have on their hands in my hair AND I love the extra 10-15 min of sleep I can get a day. Lazy? Yes! I'm sure some people don't like that I wear a pony almost everyday and they might even think that it's because my hair looks dirty that way (it isn't though) but I DON'T CARE. That's their opinion. And my opinion is that dreadlocks look gross.
Title of thread....O.P.I.N.I.O.N.S
I think you are missing the point that Dreads actually take a lot of upkeep and care. Kinky hair is not the type of hair you can just throw up in a pony tail. Your opinion that you dont find them attractive is not getting flamed. It's the ignorance and your attitude that they are easy. I have had a few friends with straight hair who chose to where dreads and this was also a lot of upkeep as the natural state of their hair was to be straight and their fine strands broke easily.
What would the impact be on school employees who need to work summers elsewhere to supplement their income? Would businesses be willing to hire them for a few weeks here and there throughout the year?
This would be my concern.
I think that this would have to become a thing of the past. In CT teachers get paid very well, so the need to supplement their income is really a moot point here.
Ignorant? Really? I said I didn't think they look good on anybody. I said nothing about historical/cultural/racial. I just don't like them. In my experience, most people I've ever seen with dreadlocks, their hair looks disgusting. But whatev, if that's the look they want, go for it.
You equated dreadlocks with laziness and unsanitary behavior. Historically, black hair has been policed, and black women and men have in many cases internalized European ideas about beauty which includes long, glossy, easy to clean and care for hair. This hair is "good hair" and in order to achieve it many black women go to extreme lengths. Dreadlocks, twists, and other styles of natural hair are in part push back against those ideas. Your disgust at such hair is also a cultural construction, but one that you might want to examine critically. It smells racist to me.
Disagree like whoa. I desperately need a good long break from teaching and I think it's good for the kids, too. If I had to start a new school year only a few weeks after wrapping up the previous one, I'd be way less enthusiastic. The end of the school year is super stressful and busy. After 3 months, I'm roaring to go again.
See, I don't think the end would be nearly as hectic if the school year was spread out (assuming curriculum stayed the same). More vacations would mean more down time as well so you don't get nearly as frazzled and stressed out by the end of the year.
That being said, I'd still want at least 4 weeks in the summer to do nothing before the next school year. That's usually when I'm ready to get up and do something again.
We do all kinds of special events to commemorate the end of kindergarten- music program, class play, award ceremony, reading restaurant, etc. plus end of year assessments and preparing portfolios for the 1st grade teachers. So it would still be hectic.
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I wear my hair in a ponytail almost every day - I don't want smashed banana or whatever else my kids have on their hands in my hair AND I love the extra 10-15 min of sleep I can get a day. Lazy? Yes! I'm sure some people don't like that I wear a pony almost everyday and they might even think that it's because my hair looks dirty that way (it isn't though) but I DON'T CARE. That's their opinion. And my opinion is that dreadlocks look gross.
You equated dreadlocks with laziness and unsanitary behavior. Historically, black hair has been policed, and black women and men have in many cases internalized European ideas about beauty which includes long, glossy, easy to clean and care for hair. This hair is "good hair" and in order to achieve it many black women go to extreme lengths. Dreadlocks, twists, and other styles of natural hair are in part push back against those ideas. Your disgust at such hair is also a cultural construction, but one that you might want to examine critically. It smells racist to me.
BINGO!
Well I'm not racist and I didn't mean to sound that way.
Just saying...IN MY OPINION...dreads look gross and dirty.
I don't care if people have them or not, but I think they are ugly.
What would the impact be on school employees who need to work summers elsewhere to supplement their income? Would businesses be willing to hire them for a few weeks here and there throughout the year?
This would be my concern.
I think that this would have to become a thing of the past. In CT teachers get paid very well, so the need to supplement their income is really a moot point here.
DEFINITELY just a CT thing... Or limited to very few states. Teachers in TX and most states I'm aware of get paid shit. Most of my teacher friends struggle to make ends meet and that is such a sad thing.
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You equated dreadlocks with laziness and unsanitary behavior. Historically, black hair has been policed, and black women and men have in many cases internalized European ideas about beauty which includes long, glossy, easy to clean and care for hair. This hair is "good hair" and in order to achieve it many black women go to extreme lengths. Dreadlocks, twists, and other styles of natural hair are in part push back against those ideas. Your disgust at such hair is also a cultural construction, but one that you might want to examine critically. It smells racist to me.
BINGO!
Didn't we just go through this with Guilliana Rancic and the Fashion Police?
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I think that this would have to become a thing of the past. In CT teachers get paid very well, so the need to supplement their income is really a moot point here.
DEFINITELY just a CT thing... Or limited to very few states. Teachers in TX and most states I'm aware of get paid shit. Most of my teacher friends struggle to make ends meet and that is such a sad thing.
DEFINITELY just a CT thing... Or limited to very few states. Teachers in TX and most states I'm aware of get paid shit. Most of my teacher friends struggle to make ends meet and that is such a sad thing.
I think that this would have to become a thing of the past. In CT teachers get paid very well, so the need to supplement their income is really a moot point here.
DEFINITELY just a CT thing... Or limited to very few states. Teachers in TX and most states I'm aware of get paid shit. Most of my teacher friends struggle to make ends meet and that is such a sad thing.
I agree. If we did move to full year with multiple vacations, districts would have to start paying teachers livable wages. Teachers are professionals and shouldn't be paid shit.
RajahMD, yes I have seen it! I have been in lust with that man for a long while. He just gets sexier by the year for me. I actually paid good money to see the ridiculously bad movie Conan the Barbarian so I could see his delicious body on big screen
Did you hear that he is playing Aqua man in the new DC comics movie? Generally the DC movies have sucked, but I might just pay to see him.
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I am just gonna sit back and watch the flames continue to rise. :::goes gets popcorn:::
GAH you just reminded me I have a bag of my favorite popcorn at home! I keep forgetting to bring it in. Now would be literally the most appropriate time to eat it.
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