Simplicity - Parent & Teacher Meetings - Page 2

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Can We Stop Dumbing Things Down, Please?

February 22, 2012 L.M. asks from Norfolk

I will admit, I am a woman with A LOT of pet peeves. One big one is a tendency in our society and educational system to "dumb down" concepts for the masses. One examp...

I haven't read the other responses but here's my take on things: Like it or not, the school system is set up to educate an average student, in average subjects. I...
y personal two pet peeves in education? Easy: We do not live in a democracy. We live in a constitutional republic. Democracy is rule by the masses, that is clearl...
I'm truly bothered by the Eurocentric 'white washing' of History. I find myself drilling the wrong info into my kids so they can make the grade, while having to expl...

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I've Been Told My 5 Year Old Daughter Needs Counseling

March 14, 2013 L.M. asks from Hartford

My daughter started kindergarten last fall. During both parent/teacher conferences I've been told to take her to go see a psychologist or counselor. She has terrible ...

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Homeschool Preschool

March 15, 2010 J.S. asks from San Francisco

Hello Moms! I am looking into homeschooling my twins for preschool, and was hoping there a a few moms out there that have done this and can give me some advise/sup...

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Moms Who Sew, with Skill...

May 21, 2011 D.F. asks from Raleigh

In my never-ending quest to find a way to make enough money to be able to stay home with my children, I am now thinking about sewing. The major problem with this idea...

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Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.

August 25, 2009 J.F. asks from San Francisco

This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled...

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"Old Fashioned" Birthday Party - Long - with Another Question as Well!

July 22, 2010 W.T. asks from San Diego

My sons' birthdays are coming up in October. The will be three and one years old. We usually do just family and close friends at my mom's house (our yard isn't par...

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Seeking Recommendations for Non-toxic Cleaners for Wood Floors & Stone Counters

June 11, 2008 K.A. asks from Los Angeles

Hi all: I'm preparing our home for the arrival of our baby girl and am seeking recommendations on non-toxic cleaners for wood floors and stone kitchen counters. S...

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Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???

March 19, 2011 A.S. asks from Dallas

I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't te...

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