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[ - ] Shame on Amanda Uhry of the Manhattan Private School Advisors for criticizing working parents. And shame on the Post for fanning the flames. Make no mistake, ladies: Whenever someone says, "Parents aren't doing the right thing," they mean MOMS. You. Us. And we should NOT put up with it. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.21.13, 12:25 PM Flag
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The schools are right and you are wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:25 PM Flag
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No, I pay $40,000 a year for the right to sniff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:36 PM Flag
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You pay $40,000 a year to pawn your child off to others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:31 PM Flag
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So you home school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
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What does that have to do with bake sales and volunteering at school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:49 PM Flag
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>>eyeroll<< [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:31 PM Flag
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honestly? the quote about "two days a year" is full of shit. these schools demand a lot of time. and i've got two in the same one. i make half the stuff but i miss the other stuff. i wouldnt send my sitter to cover. but to act like it's a minor time commitment is a load of crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
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Whatcha talking 'bout Willis? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:27 PM Flag
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http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/poor_li_rich_kids_Lttwpt6HbYd4MKG9YxJEUJ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:29 PM Flag
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I used to know her. She was the biggest name dropper iI have ever met. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:36 PM Flag
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Says the cat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:31 PM Flag
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too rich for menial tasks. haha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:37 PM Flag
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maybe too poor and have to work to afford tuition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
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nah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
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She is a POS. Shame on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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The truth teller hits a nerve with people who have trophy children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:34 PM Flag
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My dcs are in a school that doesn't allow nannies to do this. I also don't have a nanny. If both parents work ft and you have 3 dcs in three different schools I wouldn't care if a nanny filled in for safety patrol walk. I just don't see what the big deal is. Nannies going to interviews would be different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:44 PM Flag
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This article is not aimed at you. Do these families pay the Nanny extra for doing things outside the scope of their job? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:46 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:42 PM Flag
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nah. she obviously doesnt have kids and a ft job. anybody who does would have more sympathy. private school or public, we are all struggling with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:41 PM Flag
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The article is sickening especially how other parents don't want to work the bake sale with someone else's paid employee. Tough shit princess but some of us have jobs and dc love their nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:41 PM Flag
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Don't mingle with the hired help. Especially, hourly employees who are almost like indentured servants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:38 PM Flag
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there's some SAHMs who don't want to do it and just send the hired help anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:39 PM Flag
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No way I'm going to lose an hour of my precious day hawking brownies and cupcakes for my DC - th gall of schools and their pesky administrators thinking otherwise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:46 PM Flag
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when you signed up for Marymount you knew they wanted your precious time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:41 PM Flag
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It is not about the brownies. But you would need to look past your nose to get that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:47 PM Flag
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Thank you! It seems a deliberate attempt to pit school administrations against their customers. Schools are service providers. They should be in the business of education children, not creating more work for me. Does my dry cleaner try to shame me for not washing my own clothes? Does my pizza delivery guy get mad at me for not cooking my own food? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:44 PM Flag
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As MOMS, what are we not to put up with? We should "not put up with it" by showing up and being a parent the way we should be! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:42 PM Flag
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here's the rub: as a working mom, i agree with you... but i tell you Buckley doesn't have a lot of working moms... and that was one of the schools cited in the article. if you don't work, you shouldn't be sending the nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I am so discouraged: have been working hard to lose weight (eating right, exercising regularly), and while I'm seeing results in how my clothes are starting to fit and looking more toned, my actual weight seems to be stagnating. :( 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:21 PM Flag
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why would you care more about a number than about how your body actually is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:18 PM Flag
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OP: I guess because I know the weight I want to get back to (about 15 lbs lighter), and this is disheartening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:27 PM Flag
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First of all, congratulations!! It sounds like you're building muscle, which weighs more than fat. Also, if you have lost a significant amount of weight already, you may now have to lower your daily calorie intake further to continue to see results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:24 PM Flag
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So you are eating healthy food, exercise, your clothes fit better and you look toned. All that should make you very happy. Yet, you focus on one thing, the very thing, that means the least, a number. Love your healthy life. You go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:26 PM Flag
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how long have you been doing it? Keep it up the good work! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of a couple that never has sex? DH not interested? Affair? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:10 PM Flag
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I think I should mind my own business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:20 PM Flag
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Op are YOU the couple? I would think he is gay or having an affair. If he's older and you used to have a good sex life I might think depression. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:20 PM Flag
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Got the wrong girl I just really don't care what goes on in other people's bedrooms at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:28 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:26 PM Flag
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In our case, a chronic disease that requires medications that have terrible side effects. So I think we are doing our best under very tough circumstances. But thanks for your concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:28 PM Flag
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Well, that's us, so if you have a question, just ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:25 PM Flag
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np Us too. According to my dh, at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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I would think they were more weird for telling me they're not having sex than for actually not having sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Would it give you pause if your 2 yo, who is just starting to talk said to you before nanny arrives, "no [nanny's name] today. She bad. I no like."? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:10 PM Flag
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Is nanny coming so you can leave? That's probably more what DC doesn't like rather than the nanny herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:11 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:20 PM Flag
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Op: she said it right when she woke up. It's probably about me though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:25 PM Flag
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your dc doesn't want you to leave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:18 PM Flag
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When my DS was that age he used to call his nanny 'mom', it actually made me happy to know that he was spending so much time with someone who he felt so comfortable with. I do think it's normal that a 2yo prefers his mom to nanny but I'd ask other mothers or friends in your area for feedback on your nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:30 PM Flag
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I'd take it as a sign that the child feels like they are losing the parental connection and is experiencing feelings of abandonment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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It's just DC's way of saying s/he loves you. My mom is staying with us while DH is out of town for work and 3yo DS came into bed with me this morning and said, "I want grandma to go to a hotel. I don't like her." This, about a woman who brought him two awesome toy cars and actually sits on the floor and plays with him (unlike me). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Waterfall countertops: yay or nay? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:00 PM Flag
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Link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:55 AM Flag
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Marble? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:55 AM Flag
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Only if they don't have patterns that hide where you've spilled the canola oil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Just woke up from a very sexy dream about a guy I work with. Didn't even realize I was attracted to him until now. Feel awkward!n 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:55 AM Flag
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Dreams are not literal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:00 PM Flag
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This. I had same about a boss of mine a while back. I was not attracted to him irl. I did look at him a bit differently after that dream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:02 PM Flag
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Op: thing is I woke up attracted to him. We're pretty close work friends --probably going to have to avoid him for a little while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:28 PM Flag
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Are you both single? If so go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Perhaps there is some truth to all this name stuff on UB, this am my 6yo DS called his brother a f*cking punk. I asked where he had heard it and he said a kid named Jaden in another class taught it to him. Fabulous. Now what are some good ways to get a 6yo who thinks cursing is funny to stop it? Ignore? Me telling not to say it just seems to make him say it more 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:55 AM Flag
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They do pick up stuff. I just say we don't curse. We never use that type of language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:03 PM Flag
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Discipline that's how. Make him stand in the corner and then apologize to you and his brother. If he does it again kick him out if the house and say he can't live there anymore. He will stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:04 PM Flag
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mild soap on the tongue or pepper. flame away. it works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:18 PM Flag
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First of all, you can acknowledge the truth. Cursing IS funny sometimes. And it makes you feel powerful when you feel angry and powerless. But it is a rude and inappropriate way of expressing your feelings. In our family, no matter how we FEEL, we ACT with respect and courtesy toward other people. Now, I want you to come up with 3 other ways you could have expressed how you feel in a positive, respectful way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:31 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:38 PM Flag
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Jaden, what a fucking punk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:35 PM Flag
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Call Jaden's parents a la A Christmas Story [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a negative child? I had a big fight with my 10 yo this morning. I'm so tired of it. All he does is complain and say negative things about other people. I told him no one is going to want to be friends with him if he stays so negative. I feel so badly for saying that. Every morning we get into it. I'm guessing it's his personality? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:52 AM Flag
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Pre-teen, be patient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:49 AM Flag
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You don't sound so positive, either. Many people are naturally negative. If you keep fighting with him, I fail to see how that makes him a more positive person. Takes two to fight. If he says something negative, don't take it personally. Acknowledge his feelings and move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:51 AM Flag
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^^and that comment about friends is really mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:51 AM Flag
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op here: I know. I feel so bad. It just came out after he went on and on and he wouldn't go. This has been going on for some time. I finally said "great you were supposed to play with X today so now you don't have to I'm canceling it". He needs to learn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:06 PM Flag
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op here: I am positive and I never say a bad word about my friends. It's a pet peeve of mine. I know I shouldn't have yelled. It's where I need help from you guys. I find it hard to ignore. He goes on and on and what he was saying never even happened. He has a negative filter. You're right though I did not keep my cool. I feel bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:59 AM Flag
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OR: It happens. "I am so sorry you feel that way. Now go get dressed." My DD turned negative and argumentative when she was really anxious, especially before a big day at school. It was a defense mechanism. I just tried really hard not to get sucked in. Another smile and nod situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:15 PM Flag
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THANK YOU. I never thought about it as a defense mechanism. I guess because that doesn't make sense to me. Ok. I will try really hard tomorrow morning. It's a morning thing. Thank you everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:27 PM Flag
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omg, we must share a ds. I've given the usual spiel about looking for the positive, not ruining things for other people, etc but it is exhausting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:02 PM Flag
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ps I do think/worry that for my ds is is a sign he is anxious and unhappy ... in large part it's obv his nature, but could your ds be having trouble at school? seems like this is the age where all the social crap hits the fan - cliques, bullies... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:57 AM Flag
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op again: yes you're right he is going through some 'fitting in' stuff at school. I think, I don't know, that he puts others down in the hope that other kids align with him. Which is so wrong and never works. But definitely self esteem stuff going on. Now I feel even worse about what I said. I'm the worst mom today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:09 PM Flag
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no, you're not, constant negativity is exhausting, and it's also hard to worry about your kid and not know how to help! just keep talking with him, point out that you think he's great and that he will be more successful making friends by showing them his good traits and having fun than by being negative. invite friends over for playdates if you can. totally normal to experiment with teen attitude earlier these days (unfortunately) and this does seem to be the age where kids start to bully - he has probably seen put-downs work for other kids and is just trying it out. remind him how he'd feel if he heard a classmate saying something mean about him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:19 PM Flag
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another thing I've done with my ds is institute a one-time rule. he can make any complaint once, then I've heard it and no need to repeat. if he goes on about how gross the food is or how annoying his siblings are, the conversation is over and he can leave the room. period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:23 PM Flag
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np: Excellent rule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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NP I like this too, I'm stealing it! See, I knew UB was a productive use of my time ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:34 PM Flag
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Love that. I nominate you no tolerance mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:37 PM Flag
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Op again: Thank you very much. You are wise. Now why can't I say what you just mentioned vs. yelling? I should not be allowed to talk until 7:00am. You really helped me. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:36 PM Flag
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OMG you guys stop catastrophizing and STOP trying to solve your kids' problems!! When they say something negative, all they want is to be HEARD. Reflect their emotions back to them with support and empathy, then say, "What are you going to do about it?" or "Do you have any ideas of how to handle this?" or "That's a tough one..." and empower them to use their brains! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:34 PM Flag
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Also, pick a time when he is NOT on a negative rant to say, "You know, it seems you've been having some trouble with XYZ lately. And sometimes it's hard for me to hear. But if you ever just need to vent, or you want to brainstorm or run some ideas past me, I'm here." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:36 PM Flag
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Let ds be who he is. Maybe he is a negative person - I have friends who are negative and most of them are spot in in their criticisms and also hilarious. Stop trying to make him be the person you want him to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:06 PM Flag
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Sorry but going through life talking about someone behind their back, whom you hung out with the day before is not cool in my book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:10 PM Flag
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Then continue to insult your ds for not being who you want him to be. When he stops talking to you and closes himself off you will know why. Good job mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:22 PM Flag
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? I'm op and I didn't write the above comment. I agree with it in theory though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:22 PM Flag
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And I agree with my comment so there you have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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np: To the person who wrote let the kid be. So you're saying you agree that it's ok to speak negatively about someone if that's who they are? No one really chooses this. It's low self esteem and insecurity that makes anyone criticize and put down another (sorry op). This is psych. 101 stuff here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Ugh. Hd sex last night and just couldn't get off....dh tried oral and all the other tricks.....fml 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:45 AM Flag
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ok creepy old guy get off this board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:52 AM Flag
[ - ] s/o BCP... I had to get Plan B because I've only been back on BCP for 4 days and the condom broke... Should I keep taking my regular BCP as normal? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:41 AM Flag
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yes, keep taking your regular pills. Plan B is a big dose of progesterone, perfectly safe to combine with your regular pills. And take a pregnancy test in 2 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:21 PM Flag
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Are you an OB? Any tips on finding the right bcp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:29 PM Flag
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I'm a NP who works in Gyn. The right pill is really very personal - they are all good for somebody, but one person may have a bunch of side effects that don't bother another person at all. When I prescribe I usually prefer to start with the lower dose estrogen pills that use levonorgestral as the progesterone, as that is a 2nd generation progesterone that is pretty well tolerated. Examples would be Lutera, Sronyx (these are generics, most insurers cover generics rather than brand unless there is a prior authorization.) That said, some people need a higher estrogen dose for good cycle control and in that case I like Levora (also generic.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
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^^ to clarify, Levora still a "low dose" pill, but just a little big higher than the others which some people need to avoid mid-cycle spotting. All conventionally used pills are low dose these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate it grandparents are in the parent role of the grandchildren when the parents are perfectly capable of raising their own kids. Is it a control thing on the grandparents part, making up for things they didn't do for their own children or laziness on the parents part? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:40 AM Flag
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It is so the grandparents pay for vacations. I hate it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:42 AM Flag
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Kids raised by grandparents are a mess. Stuck in front of the tv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:43 AM Flag
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You guys are lucky. Our dcs have no grandparents on either side. I wish we had that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:53 AM Flag
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You probably had nice parents. Dh won't let his parents alone with our kids,, he's spent enough money on therapy undoing all their damage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:55 AM Flag
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My MIL is basically raising BILs kids because the parents are "so busy with their careers" plus they live 10 minutes away. I think BIL and SIL are taking advantage of them. And yes the kids are a mess! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:50 AM Flag
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Could be either. My aunt has been raising her daughters dc. But to my cousins credit she is very busy sleepin til noon, going to Neiman Marcus, getting lip injections, and having lunches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:49 AM Flag
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seems more like a lack of control from the kids parents - gp woudl not have to do it if parent did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:49 AM Flag
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Depends. Some grandparents are lifesavers. Some are overreaching and meddling. Some are exhausted and just do the best they can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:53 AM Flag
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MIL is overreaching and meddling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:54 AM Flag
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this. I can't imagine any grandparent wanting this role - the ones I know were all great parents and adore their grandkids, but feel like this is the stage of life where they can just enjoy them and not have to worry about discipline, nagging, homework, etc. just the good stuff! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:59 AM Flag
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MIL is aaallll about this-tried to tell me what to do until after a few years she figured it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:05 PM Flag
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Call your Ob/Gyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:57 AM Flag
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What? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] If you take BCP, can you please post which brand and any side effects. I've been taking Loestrin 24 for 3 months and it completely wipes me out, it's almost like taking a sleeping pill. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:32 AM Flag
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Microgynon, I'm in the UK and it's the standard pill here, it seems to have the least side affects for me. I took Yasmin before and I had random bleeding and absolutely no sex drive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:38 AM Flag
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Thanks, I should have added that I've zero sex drive on Loestrin, in part because I'm so tired all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:51 AM Flag
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All pills effect everyone differently. I tried many and all has bad side effects for me. I now use NFP which is what I should have done in the first place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] I need to get rid of my ds's iphone. too many distractions, even with parental restrictions, etc. do they still make cell phones just for calls? no tests, photos, music, etc? should i just give him a roll of quarters, lol. but seriously, i do like the gps aspect so that i can see where he is. any recommendations for a not-so-smart phone? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:09 AM Flag
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We use lockdown ( I think is the name). He can't make changes or add apps and we stripped the phone of games etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:15 AM Flag
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Check with your provider. My parents have a basic cell phone just for emergencies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:38 AM Flag
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2 cups & a long string. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:44 AM Flag
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Yes. Call your provider. I bought DD a phone and the only thing she can do is make and receive phone calls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:12 PM Flag
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I have a Blackberry and it is such a PITA to use it for anything but texts and phonecalls, which I like. I don't want the time-sink of pictures (it takes crappy ones) or crawling the web (the browser is painfully slow and knocks me off all the time). So I suggest a BB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:16 PM Flag
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Trakphone or Trackphone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking at pictures on Facebook of people I went to high school college, I have to say that, generally speaking, the women have aged much better than the men. As have women who have not had kids. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:01 AM Flag
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kids will kill you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:29 AM Flag
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I immediately thought that. Although, I went to my 25th high school reunion and the hotel clerk said we were the best looking reunion he's ever seen and most of us have kids. Of course, most of us got out of the small town we grew up in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:24 AM Flag
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They say that to every reunion group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:05 AM Flag
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The ones without kids also tend to be single and are spending all their energy trying to be attractive and find a dh. The ones with kids are tired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:42 AM Flag
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who's happier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 06:25 AM Flag
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Generally, people become less happy with each kid they have. It's ironic, but true. Sure, in an existential sense it meets a need to 'live on' in future generations and feels very meaningful, but if you just measure how happy people report being, children are a downer for happiness. I say this as a happy and proud parent, btw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:08 AM Flag
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I know you said generally but the two happiest families I know have 5 and 6 kids, father makes a lot of money doing what they love in both cases; I personally think money relieves a lot of stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 AM Flag
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who's happier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 06:25 AM Flag
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sorry for the double post :/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 06:25 AM Flag
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women w/o kids is a no-brainer, but the men I know seem to have aged better than the women ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:30 AM Flag
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You really think women without kids are happier? I think the complete opposite. Can't imagine my life having meaning without my dcs. I had a career I loved and was a high earner so I know both sides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:50 AM Flag
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No, I don't think happier at all - in fact, I'd say exactly the opposite, b/c most of the women I know who never had kids wanted them. But I think they are probably better-looking, b/c their bodies didn't get stretched out and they have more time to take care of themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:07 PM Flag
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At my 20 year HS reunion, so many of the men were unrecognizable (bad) and most of the women looked amazing. It was sort of creepy. So many of the men had turned into their rotund, balding fathers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:18 PM Flag
[ - ] AHAHAHAHA man put in charge of chaperoning a school bus full of Westchester County kids returning from a Bat Mitzvah in Manhattan was recorded going batshit crazy on the 12 and 13-year-old boys in his care after one of them allegedly threw an M&M that nearly struck the driver. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:38 AM Flag
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http://gawker.com/bat-mitzvah-chaperone-unleashes-hell-on-schoolkids-over-508947028?autoplay=1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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poor guy snapped - lol. teachers put up with this every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:47 AM Flag
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Kids that age are animals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:04 AM Flag
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Oh,god- this was my dd's school district. Early teen boys are horrible. Spoiled, entitled early teen boys are even worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:36 AM Flag
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+1000. The shit that middle school boys pull is epic. I sub in 7th and 8th grade and I have literally seen boys jump up and attack each other, throw food, run from teachers, hide under tables so you have to climb under there and drag them out, flip off teachers and curse at them, trip kids on the stairs, show up to school high and/or drunk, flip open locks around on weaker kids' lockers when they aren't looking ... And this is supposedly an upper middle class HS with a pretty good state rating. Yet the vice principal walks around with a whistle and a protective vest. The middle school is actually worse than the high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:12 AM Flag
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According the article, this was Edgemont, not Scarsdale - which district are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:28 AM Flag
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NP: Edgemont is a well-regarded district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:40 AM Flag
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And it is Scarsdale post office, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:45 AM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:18 PM Flag
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Jews [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:27 AM Flag
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I don't blame him the kids were likely spoiled brats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:07 AM Flag
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Poor guy. Kids probably deserved it and I doubt this guy had any impact on the kids if anything it probably just fueled them more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:09 AM Flag
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Scarsdale kids are animals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:27 AM Flag
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Pretty sure no one blames the dad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:25 AM Flag
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he got scared - I am sure he is not proud today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:35 AM Flag
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Wrong parents are seeking an apology for their snowflakes who were scared by the big bad man... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:37 AM Flag
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Oh Jesus. I can't stand parents. Guy did the brats a favor...probably the first time they've had a shot of reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:39 AM Flag
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Apparently the parents throwing the party apologized in an email and parents are still complaining that the email was not sincere enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:59 AM Flag
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Dear parents...sorry your kids are such uncontrollable animals! Did you think no one would ever notice? Sincerely, Parents of BM kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:01 PM Flag
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don't get me wrong - he should n't supervise bus trips any more - doubt that he will - he couldn't handle the kids- good for him that he stood and said something - but he really needs to work on the approach- did I hear him say he will throw someone out the window? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:47 AM Flag
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I think he meant that if the bus crashed the kid would be the first to go out the window based on where he was sitting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:58 AM Flag
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He has nothing to be ashamed of. The little snerts need the crap smacked out of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:39 AM Flag
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They all could have died from a crash. Little bastards. Who throws candy at a bus driver? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:44 AM Flag
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Clearly, it demonstrates their attitudes towards the less wealthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I have to be up at 6:30. Damn you, UB, damn you! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:34 AM Flag
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go to sleep, my dear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for an eighth grade graduation for my Goddaughter? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:33 AM Flag
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Pretty necklace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:34 AM Flag
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Money and card. She will think you are the coolest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:31 AM Flag
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Condoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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For a 13 year old? So, you support statutory rape of a child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:38 AM Flag
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iTunes gift card [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:41 AM Flag
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Something from Tiffany's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:56 AM Flag
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Nothing against you OP youre a good godmother but I think all faux graduations are ridiculous. Kindergarten, sixth grade, it's unending. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:01 PM Flag
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I disagree, we make a big deal over each achievement. It is nice to celebrate the good things in life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:59 AM Flag
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np She's graduating from middle school. How's that a faux graduation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] What is it about Westchester county that Manhatannites prefer moving to that county over another suburban area like Long Island? metro north is more expensive than LIRR and LIRR has more frequent service...what is it about Long Island that seems to attract a sense of disdain from city folks? -genuinely curious LI'er 47 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:24 AM Flag
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I know people who move to Long Island. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:26 AM Flag
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longer commute, higher taxes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:21 AM Flag
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45 minutes to Port Washington isn't a long commute. Taxes are actually cheaper than more expensive towns like Scarsdale and Chappaqua. Westchester is a longer commute if you live in Scars/Chap or Briarcliff, Ossining, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:28 AM Flag
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no way, dude. scarsdale is closer. bronxville is like maybe 30 minutes. i am under the impression that RE taxes are higher there and nj. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:32 AM Flag
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also, lirr comes into penn station. not the most conv for corporate areas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:33 AM Flag
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Once the 2nd ave extension is built, this will no longer be an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:40 AM Flag
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haha, and when will that be? And you do know that LIRR will only have 4 platforms on the Eastside, GC has about 40 for Metro North. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:04 AM Flag
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Corporate as in Wall St? The A/C and 2/3 from Penn to down to Wall st. It's only inconvenient if you work north of Grand Central Station on the east side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:49 AM Flag
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most office buildings are north of penn station and largely either central (at most 6th) or the east side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:25 AM Flag
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Not true. It is the same distance. 24 miles from Lex ave to Scarsdale and 24 miles from Lex Ave to Port Washington. Google it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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where on Lex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:34 AM Flag
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Lexington and 42nd St.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:46 AM Flag
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Port Washington is boring. No social life. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:35 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:36 AM Flag
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Most families don't buy for social life but for peace and quiet tree lined streets for their kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:48 AM Flag
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uh, most people do not drive for their commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:41 AM Flag
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Distance wise is the same and LIRR has its first and last stop at Port Washington. I've taken the LIRR and I get into the city in 30 min from that stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:44 AM Flag
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lirr has only one stop? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:40 AM Flag
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No I'm talking about the Port Washington branch of the LIRR which is the best line (no need to transfer at Jamaica). People who live in PW basically get a guaranteed seat on the train because it's the first stop, when it goes express in the AM, it stops maybe 3 times in Queens and then heads straight into penn station. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:52 AM Flag
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So whast...it takes longer to drive. Getting to Long Island from the city is HELL....you have to deal with queens which always has traffic issues on the LIE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 09:52 AM Flag
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When I think about Long Island I think fake tans, Range Rovers, thick accents and princesses. Westchester makes me think of country clubs, fancy wasps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:29 AM Flag
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That's a shame. I don't really see that on LI..maybe in some south shore towns like Massapequa but there is a lot of wealth and class in PW, Roslyn, Sea Cliff, Garden City, just to name a few. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:35 AM Flag
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What about Port Jefferson? I know someone who lives there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:35 AM Flag
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Yes PJ is nice but a bit far..the folks I know who live in PJ are either grad students or faculty at SUNY Stony Brook. There are many more NYC workers who commute from Ronkonkoma and Hicksville. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:45 AM Flag
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When I think of Scarsdale, I think of long nails, Range Rovers, thick accents and wasp-wanna-be-princesses who go to country clubs and think it makes them better than everyone else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:36 AM Flag
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i'm not in scarsdale but you sound jealous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:32 AM Flag
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nope - not enough tea in China for me to live there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:35 AM Flag
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FTW! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:41 AM Flag
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what is ftw??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:36 AM Flag
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for the win! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:37 AM Flag
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For the win..lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 04:44 AM Flag
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The wasps moved out of westchester a while ago aside from a few hold outs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:24 AM Flag
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There is a Long Island social stigma. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:11 AM Flag
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Based on what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:12 AM Flag
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np: It's been around as long as I can remember. It's like NJ. People will always make fun of LI and NJ even though they are home to areas like Morristown/New Vernon/Far Hills and Locust Valley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 05:39 AM Flag
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LI was the home of the garment center owners, and now their descendants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:05 AM Flag
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Exactly. There is simply a stigma. We are happy and comfortable in the city but when we looked in the burbs we limited our search to westchester because i would never want to live in nj or li. But I also hate burbs in general. If we leave the city, I'd want a smaller town living not burb living, so we'd leave the NYC area altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:13 AM Flag
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it's super cheesy. unless you're way out east, but that's not commutable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:43 PM Flag
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LI is removed from the mainland; don't you have to drive through the city to get anywhere else in America? (Sorry, my geography isn't the greatest) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 06:27 AM Flag
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Not right through Manhattan, but you would need to drive through Staten Island or Queens to go North/South. But it's not a big deal, it's all highway driving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:20 AM Flag
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More people with good jobs work near Grand Central than Penn Station. Walking to work from GC is nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:03 AM Flag
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That discounts all of wall street and financial district you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:55 AM Flag
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Lawn Guy Land. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:36 AM Flag
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When a Midwest girl moves to NYC after graduating from university of Wisconsin, she wants to snag a rich Jewish guy and move to Westchester. She can't tell her friends Long Island. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:39 AM Flag
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My richest friend who is jewish married a jewish doctor subspecialist and they lie on long island in the house they designed themselves. Huge art collection, travel, etc. She is a SAHM of 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:02 PM Flag
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Lol. Hey I'd move to cold spring harbor or port Washington in a minute. Just saying the national stereotype. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 12:01 PM Flag
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I grew up in Westchester so as a SME on the topic we just think we are better in every possible way. It has always been that way and will alway be that way. When someone asks you where you grew up and you say Westchester they are like oh really, what part? If you said Long Island they would just say oh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:46 AM Flag
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