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[ - ] NYC Moms-need advice. My child has been absent 32 days from preK because he had asthma and allergy related illness. The school is saying that he is not going to be admitted to K for excessive absences and that they have to report the family to authorities for educational neglect. Is this true? They are constantly sending letters asking us not to send kids to school sick and I have followed that rule. Now my child and family are going to be penalized for it? Can they do this? I thought preK wasn't even required by law. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Its not college. Yikes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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If you have doctor's notes they can not do this. Also PreK and K are not required by law so no educational neglect. Who are you talking to because they are an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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School principal sent this letter. Teachers were so upset about it and told me to ignore it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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Could it be something that is automatically generated irrespective of grade level? Maybe that is why they are telling you to ignore it, the letter has to be sent but it is not actually relevant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Then ignore it! Keep records and talk to the parent coordinator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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I think when they are saying don't send him sick they mean for contagious illnesses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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What? PreK is not mandatory so I don't know how this would matter. Is this a public preK? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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This. Can you talk to someone from DOE. Also, do you have doctor's notes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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For some absences yes, for shorter ones, no, but he has asthma and is on a maintenance plan of drugs I have to administer at home so I don't have to run to the doctor every time he has a reaction. I'm sure the doctor will write something though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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I can see your reasoning, but I agree with the poster below who says you need to be able to manage this better. 32 day sis a lot and certainly will be a problem next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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It's not mandatory but if you enroll dc you have to follow the rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Whoa. What school was this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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A doctors note should clear this up. If it is your domed school the should be force to take your child. However you might decide a fresh start would be best for your child if he is a marked man at this school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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Zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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sounds like the poor little guy's asthma is not very well-controlled. How is he doing now? [ Reply | More
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Is this private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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Get notes from your doctor. If there are legitimate reasons dc has been absent you need to prove that. NYC publics are required by law to investigate if dc is absent from school a certain number of days without an excuse from a doctor. Just fyi, 32 is a lot. You need to work with your ped to get this under control more than you have. Pre-k you can blow off, but the not real school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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^signed, mom whose dc has asthma and allergies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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When you're talking about preK, there is no reason they would need to investigate. So either OP is lying or the school is BSing her for some reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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It's preK....I don't see how it's possible that they could report you for "educational neglect" when your child is not even required to attend preK. This sounds like BS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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For real? Unbelievable, but I wouldn't put anything past the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Curious, was this half day or full day pre-K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Random post: Can you imagine explaining to your dcs the career that Vanna White had? She made a career of turning letters on a game show. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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A job is a job. Sure beats cleaning toilets, working on an assembly line, mining, giving manicures.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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Of course it beats those jobs. I'm just saying it is one of the strangest jobs that people can have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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It is, but she did it well and is a legend. : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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she's basically a model. what's so difficult to explain? what's difficult to explain is how she was able to do it so long. was she boinking somebody? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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That's more than a lot of models do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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She has had the same job for a very long time, more than most people can say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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You know that they work like 5 days a MONTH, right? It's like the most perfect job on the planet- get paid handsomely to work a few days a month and then use your fame to make an impact on things that really matter to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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She was a model who lucked into a great gig. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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she does alot of charity work too. how will you explain that you didn't? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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Eh. I can imgaine explaining it in the sense that if you happen to have been into modeling for awhile when you were young (not hard to explain), then landed a lucrative gig like this, why not go for it if you're happy with it, and it pays the bills? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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I don't think it's so weird. I actually think it's kind of cool that they haven't replaced her with younger women. She was a model and got a great long term job offer that pays well. If she disliked the job and wished for something else I would hope she'd have gone for that. But if she enjoyed her work, why would she quit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I know banks have to be more careful about giving mortgages these days but the fact that they are so picky about the documentation required is just stupid. We keep having to provide 10 different backups to the same thing, like letters explaining where deposits in our checking account came from when they money came from our savings account and have copies of both statements showing the money coming out of the other account. Now our commitment is being delayed because DH's HR department made a mistake on a form an dusted white out and white out is banned so they have to fill it out again with exactly the same information. Meanwhile tons of people are still getting 0% down loans which is surely a bigger problem than whiteout! So frustrating, there are some pieces of paper we have sent over 5 times because they just ask for the same thing over and over 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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They have to do that due to all the spendthrift flakes in our country. 0% down loans have very high interest rates to compensate for the risk. Go get one of those if you feel that's a better deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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How big of a loan and what income? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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not looking forward to this. which lender? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Who's getting 0% downpayment loans these days? I think those are a thing of the past. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Principals of 15 City Schools Reject State Testing in Admissions Criteria 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130523/upper-west-side/principals-for-15-city-schools-reject-state-testing-admissions-criteria?utm_content=wtracey%40gmail.com&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Principals%20for%2015%20City%20Schools%20Reject%20State%20Testing%20in%20Admissions%20Criteria&utm_campaign=Principals%20for%2015%20City%20Schools%20Reject%20State%20Testing%20in%20Admissions%20Criteriacontent [ Reply | More
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NEW YORK CITY — A group of 15 principals from across the city announced this week they will no longer be using results from a controversial new state test as part of their middle and high school admissions criteria. [ Reply | More
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In a letter to parents, students and school communities, the principals — from Manhattan, Brooklyn and The Bronx — explained their dissatisfaction with the Common Core, which they said did not live up to their expectations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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please don't cut and paste. a link is sufficient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] So tough waiting weeks to find out the results of a blood test. That's it. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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What type of blood test? That seems very long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Genetic test. I am pregnant and found out I'm a carrier for a particular disease. Then they had to test dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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good luck. i'm sure you're anxious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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Good luck! Waiting is so hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Public Middle School Master List 2013. Please post MS, Elementary School, ELA/Math Scores Many thanks from nervous 4th grade, D2 parent. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Too much revealing info. That being said, test scores get you in the game but aren't the be all and end all. Lateness, attendance, punctuality, report card , teaher comments as well as how they fill out recommnedation form (numbers 1-5 in terms of academic ability, behavior, etc)and the schools own assessment (at least in district 2 the majority of schools have them) are important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you pay your nanny? Check, or cash? How about an occasional babysitter? What is standard? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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Nanny here. For nannies I think a check is pretty standard, though if you are paying off the books, I suppose you'd have to pay cash? I don't know. For occasional sitters it can go either way, but ideally you pay in cash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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cash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Cash money, and pizza. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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If on the books, check of off the books, cash. For occasional sitter, always cash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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Check to nanny, cash to sitters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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Definitely pay an occasional sitter in cash. A nanny you can pay by check if you are on the books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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I'm a nanny. I get paid OTB by check. When I babysit occasionally for someone I get paid in cash. Cash is definitely the way to go for anything off the books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks. My occasional sitter asked me to pay her in cash instead of check, and I was surprised. I guess I'm wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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pp She might not have a checking account. Also, when it comes to occasional sitting I usually use that as simple spending money. Having to go and deposit a $50 check would be sort of annoying over just getting cash. I'll take it either way, but I much prefer cash for those situations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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checks are annoying. You have to deposit them. cash is always preferred. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Nanny by check, sitters in cash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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nanny gets payroll deposited into her account - babysitter gets cash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Check for nanny. Cash for sitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] DS has to read a certain number of books outside of class (currently in 6th grade). We're looking for new ideas - not into Harry Potter type fantasy stuff. What does your 6th/7th grader read for fun? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/6th-grade [ Reply | More
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np: Thanks, I am going to check this website out for my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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my son is only in 2nd but reads at about 10th. he likes the poisons of caux series, scream street series, lemony snicket (though i find it ridiculous), nanny piggins, the bellweathers, nancy & plum. there are others but i forget. i find most of his books for him and i go through amazon reviews for recs. i am reading white fang to him and he really enjoys that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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Are you in NYC? Take him to Bank Street book store on Broadway (at 111th St.) I can make my ten year old apoplectic by taking him there and telling him he can get two books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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Sometimes the classic stuff works best: Tom Sawyer, the Three Musketeers, Jules Verne. And don't limit yourself to fiction: many kids love science, history, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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ditto Jules Verne. I loved his books! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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Good reader? Try science fiction (Asimov, for example). Or classics like The Hobbit, Chronicles of Prydian [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzz right to sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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Nice attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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My son really enjoyed The Giver series and any adolescent book by Carl Hiassen (Hoot, CHomp, Scat, Flush, etc.). Go to your local library. They often have lists and a librarian who can help. [ Reply | More
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Did your child read The Hunger Games series already? Mine is now reading the Chaos Walking series and enjoys it, but maybe it is too much fantasy for your child. Try some Carl Hiassen books. They all take place in Florida and are funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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around the world in 80 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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One of my kids loves forensics type books - I think there's a CSI series. The other loves autobiographies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I know this has been done to death, but have to vent - why do all 25 year olds think they know everything/think they are entitled to everything? So irritated with my brand new coworker who comes and goes as she pleases and loves to tell me how to do my job. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Definitely not all 25 year olds are this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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27 yr old coworker thinks she should be the boss. So annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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all young people think they know everything - it's only as we get older that we realize how little we know. That said - this generation was encouraged to "express themselves". this is the result. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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My issue with young workers is the opposite. They seem to come to my employer with few skills and absolutely no willingness to work to gain them. I gave one a brief tutorial on spreadsheets and now she is in my office every other day, "How do I do X in Excel?" I'll help some but I also suggest resources for learning on her own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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+1. These kids need to learn some humility, and understand that they need to put in their dues. Of course they should feel free to contribute (as they do sometimes have good ideas, and can provide a fresh perspective), but recognize that they are *not* yet experts and do not have the same experience and wisdom as those who have been at it for years. [ Reply | More
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I once interviewed a 25 year old who had been working as a "consultant" in the field. Really, you feel qualified to be a "consultant" after working for 2 years?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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These are the kids who were getting stars/medals/rewards just for showing up. Our kids will be no different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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It's the millennial generation. They have a ridiculous sense of entitlement and no worth ethic. Thousands of articles on the topic. The nail in the coffin for the future of this country IMHO. Give me a Gen-Xer over a millennial any day of the week. [ Reply | More
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hire a southerner or a midwesterner. they work hard and know how to earn what they get. they also respect their superiors more. do not hire a ny/la kid. they are all entitled and delusional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Saw a mom walking her four year old child to school this morning on Park Avenue. Her son was wearing huge headphones and listening to his iPod as she talked to another woman. Doesn't this seem like terrible parenting? Am I over-reacting? In which situations is this alright? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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He was probably practicing his Mandarin verbs before his Garden House quiz. [ Reply | More
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lol, quite possible! [ Reply | More
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This [ Reply | More
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This, or listening to The seven habits of highly successful people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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Call social services! Immediately! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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my son is the same age and does not like to chat with me on the way to school. [ Reply | More
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People walking around with headphones on drives me crazy but there is nothing wrong with it MYOB [ Reply | More
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Maybe it's for his Mandarin Immersion Class at Avenues? I mean, they hand out iPads, so why not headphones? [ Reply | More
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You are completely overreacting. [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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Walk a mile sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Maybe it was a one time thing that he begged for, and she allowed him as a reward. Judging someone after seeing then do one thing is silly. [ Reply | More
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Was he wearing his Dalton Sweatshirt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
[ - ] is this immature - my co-worker hired my teenage daughter months ago to babysit her 2 ds (ages 4 and 2). My daughter babysat a couple of times and had tons of trouble getting the boys to go to sleep. So she really didn't feel like babysitting anymore and cancelled twice at the last minute. But in all fairness, I offered to babysit in her place (co-worker turned down my offer). I told her the whole babysitting thing just wasn't going to work out and now she completely ignores me. She's a nice woman but wtf?? 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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The last minute canceling is irksome. [ Reply | More
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op: But I volunteered to babysit in her place. [ Reply | More
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I would totally not want a co-worker having access to everything in my house. It's not what she signed on for. [ Reply | More
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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she doesn't want you in her house or feel beholden to you for a favor. understandable that she's peeved. [ Reply | More
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You don't see why this would be weird? It doesn't matter than you volunteered. It's irksome that your kid cancelled last minute TWICE. How did this possibly happen twice? [ Reply | More
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She doesn't which is why there is a problem her and the co-worked is ignoring her. What is there possibly to discuss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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I guess I was trying to figure out OP reasoning. It's silly enough that she did this once. But if it only happened once I might not think much of it. The fact that it happened twice is extra baffling. If she was sure she didn't want to babysit why would she have cancelled at the last minute twice? I'm just trying to figure out what OP's reasoning is. [ Reply | More
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the above grammar is so bad, i don't even understand what the writer is trying to say. there's "loose vs lose." then there's grammar such as above. [ Reply | More
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While I agree it wasn't the easiest to follow, I was able to figure it out. She's probably typing from her phone or something. In any case FAR less annoying than OP. [ Reply | More
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I think your dd canceling was wrong. I can see why she'd be annoyed with you a little. It's fine if your dd doesn't want to babysit, but she should have fulfilled her obligations. Canceling at the last minute is not okay. [ Reply | More
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op: Again, I offered to babysit in her place. [ Reply | More
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Not the point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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I would feel weird having a co-worker substitute. You should not have bailed your daughter out. She should have said no rather than cancel last minute or have done what she promised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Yes, *weird* is the word. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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pp It doesn't matter. The last minute cancellation was rude and you should not have allowed your dd to do this. The only reason one should cancel last minute is if the truly have an emergency situation. You allowed her to bail on her commitments twice. Both at the last minute. That's a problem, regardless of what you offered. [ Reply | More
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NP: Not to mention you are setting a horrible example for your daughter by a) letting her shirk on her commitments, and b) pick up the slack when she can't follow through. Not exactly teaching her to be a responsible, self-sufficient adult. [ Reply | More
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pp Yep. OP should not have allowed her dd to cancel for such silly reasons. And certainly there's no excuse for it happening twice. [ Reply | More
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You don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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That's weird. Your daughter should not have agreed to do it. Canceling at the last minute is never OK unless there is a true emergency [ Reply | More
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And she did it twice! [ Reply | More
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If your dd had a real emergency, and you called and said "Hey, this emergency came up, but if you need I'm happy to watch the kids" that would be fine. ONCE. But there was no emergency, and you did this twice. You don't see how that's crazy flaky and annoying? [ Reply | More
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This [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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It's an offer no one would have accepted, essentially an empty cover-up for your daughter's flake-out. No co-worker wants you to a be martyr or to be paying you $10 an hour or whatever to babysit. Of course she declined. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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OR: THIS. While you may have been totally fine with babysitting, OP, offering this puts your co-worker in an awkward spot. Beyond that, the last minute nature of the cancellation, and the fact that she did it twice is annoying period. I would be a bit annoyed, for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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+2 DD should have cancelled well in advance, or sucked it up and worked the job. Why were both last minute cancellations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Stress in her life and she felt sick. She also had bad cramps and pms the second time. [ Reply | More
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So she should not accept any work during PMS or menstruation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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Wait...so it was because she doesn't want to babysit, or because of cramps? You said she didn't want to babysit. Now you're suggesting that she DID want to sit and other things came up. I sympathize with the cramping thing for some. But being that her first excuse was "stress in her life" and being that you said her reason was that she didn't want to babysit...then later threw in these details...I call BS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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BS! You said in your origiinal post she just didn't feel like it. Your are both flakes. [ Reply | More
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So you have a spoiled, sickly, whiner of a dd. As I suspected. And as your co-worker now realizes. Hence her annoyance with the both of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Wait. You said "she really didn't feel like babysitting anymore." These new reasons are sort of BS anyway, but they also contradict your OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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so FULL of shit...you said she had trouble putting the boys to bed and didnt feeeeel like babysitting anymore...the mature thing would have been to decline the job when the co worker asked again...maybe go teach your dd a lesson in manners and stop stepping up to the plate when she strikes out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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Way to teach her to follow though and have a work ethic. Good job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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Your daughter canceling at the last minute twice and you thinking that offering your services is the same show that both of you have poor judgment. She probably does not respect either of you anymore and is annoyed at the sight of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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This. She thinks you are an idiot. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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it is. tell your daughter to grow up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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helicopter mom at its finest.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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She will be the one calling HR when her dd is 24. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] When did your db from the crib to toddler bed? 16 month old is hoisting himself up on the bar and nearly ready to push himself over the top. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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> sorry- transfer from the crib to a toddler bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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After age 3, he just wasn't interested in escaping and crashing on the hard floor. You can put something on top of the crib to prevent escapes or move to the toddler bed. [ Reply | More
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that seems so crazy. I guess i should be happy my 19 month old hasn't tried that yet. I don't know what i would do! There's no way he would stay in a bed if we moved him out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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op: he has the upper body strength to do it and only within the last week have I noticed that he will probably do it soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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Its time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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We switched dd from crib to big bed with rails at 2.5 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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this has to be a joke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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or typo [ Reply | More
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at 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
[ - ] If most people and cultures value education so much, why are there reports that humans are getting dumber? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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are there such reports or are you dumb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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Yes, there are. I bet you'd never say that to anyone irl COWARD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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np: I don't think you will find any reports saying humans are getting "dumber". I'm not quite sure what you are referring to but you might find reports showing that Americans are behind the rest of the world in math, science, language arts, etc. This has nothing to do with being "dumb". It has more to do with the way we are teaching children, how much work they are putting into learning and the type of tests we are giving them. [ Reply | More
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true but this isn't irl so shove it. now, where's the link to reports of the species getting dumber? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Where are these reports? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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because the original premise is faulty and incorrect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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I've heard the opposite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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If that is true, it probably is because the growth comes mostly from the developing world where access to good education (if any) is very limited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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^^ I mean population growth comes form developing nations. So a larger portion of the world population has poor education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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np: to further that, global education standards are becoming higher as technology changes and because of the lack of access to education, developing nations cannot keep up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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There are so many variables to what you are suggesting, I don't even know where to start. "dumb" is a very unintelligent word to use and I am sure the academic world would look at you like you're an idiot if you said this to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Shorts on adults (esp women): Do or don't? 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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vs. what? If it's hot out, wear shorts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Versus pants, skirts, and dresses. Whether shorts are only for children or also for adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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Shorts are also for adults, that's why they come in adult sizes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Of course, do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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I don't care what other women wear. There are shorts (with 2" inseams) and then there are shorts (with 7" or 8" inseams). Short shorts are best left to teens, but wear whatever you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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+1! Wear what is comfortable for YOU and don't judge others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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I love Bermuda shorts and they look great on me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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I can't wear those because they are too long (I am not tall) and the legs are too narrow. Fortunately, there are many different styles of shorts out there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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Of course. Not even a question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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Agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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Depends where--beach, lake, back yard, yes! Midtown? Not so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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You can't wear shorts on a hot day in midtown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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Ana Wintour's orders, didn't you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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Are you kidding, Midtown is tourist central, half of them are in shorts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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People do, but the question should be whether they should. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Well-fitting with appropriate inseam, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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if it's hot outside? sure, why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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If it's hot out, they fit properly, and are appropriate for the setting, do! Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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I don't think it flatters many women unless you are in great shape. Fine on a guy. I prefer sun dresses or a skirt, personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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Same. I think I look silly in shorts but I don't care what other people do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Jesus Christ, get a different hobby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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Yes,for those with good legs, but not on this adult woman who sports tree trunks instead of legs. I stick with below the knee skirts. (You're welcome.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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They are perfectly acceptable (and can look nice!) stop hating on shorts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Not hating but df told me her mom was telling her she is now too old for shorts so it got me wondering if that is a thing. We are in our thirties fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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I think shorts are ugly. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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they are fine, but i like long shorts maybe an inch above knee or knee length [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Didn't you post earlier? I haven't worn shorts for a long time, but they were very comfortable in the summer. Why not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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No earlier posts from me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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Do you have kids? I think then you might understand why skirts/dresses are not always feasible and when it's hot out, shorts are preferable to pants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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I do but someone recently told me it was a faux pas just checking on here if this is a thing or someone else's hang up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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Yes for park etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:58 PM Flag
[ - ] VENT- I hate the moms in my town. THey are alcoholic, psycho pill popping &^**((((. They should stay out of schools and little kids lives. And surprise - I don't think their little DC's are the greatest. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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Well you have to tell us which town... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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bergen county Guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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Yuck. DH wants us to move to Bergen County. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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I am a Jersey resident, a Jersey defender, and a great advocate for the benefits of living in New Jersey. But I really, really dislike even travelling to Bergen County, and couldn't imagine living there. The people there are pretty tough to get along with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Phew. thank you. I get hives every time I go there, and DH doesn't understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Frank Lakes, baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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it happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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All of them? How do you know they drink and pop pills? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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Let me guess - anywhere in the five boroughs/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone leave their DH because they were in love with someone else? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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sure, idiots abound. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:22 PM Flag
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no. marriage is a commitment- not a game that you easily change to another new game coz its not fun anymore. Grow up and learn to take some responsibility! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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^this x 10000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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yes- and then regretted it deeply- and still do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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one of the above mentioned idiots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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Not OP , can you share your story. I am thinking of doing the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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Almost did...didn't do it [ Reply | More
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