Is SAH really because the children what
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Is SAH really because the children what
| Fri, 10-06-2006 - 3:33pm |
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Jennie
Jennie
ITA. If that were true, I would totally want my tax dollars refunded and then we'd move to a State with decent schools.
My older DD *NEEDED* someone who didn't treat her like a little daycare kid, to wipe her nose and bum, when she was in First Grade. She needed a terrific teacher, an educator. Her academic needs were thankfully recognized, understood and met - like your oldest (I think you metioned) - she is very intellectually advanced.
I'm so glad the teachers don't coddle our elementary school kids here and talk to them as a group who can't think for themselves. The group thing at daycare serves no one's needs in a school environment - now, "we" will put on our listening ears, and we will all go to the bathroom as a group (though the Kindergartener may not need to go), and we will then all have a forced "rest-time" on our mats so the daycare provider can get a break even though the Kindergartener may not need a rest. Gag.
I just wonder, with elem. school students, why would only some days be mostly babysittin? If she has a group that's too large, everyday is gonna be babysitting. If her kids never have recess, gym or never leave the main classroom, it's always gonna be bad.
So, I have to say, it's confusing that a teacher is going to have some days of mostly teaching and other days where she feels like all she's doing is babysitting. Your words aren't being twisted - they need further explanation from you.
I think what she is doing is great and the BEST for the children. She is making their transition to living with her as easy as possible. She is making sure that they are well cared for and are being raised withthe values their mother intended. I'm sure there are many things that are different- how can it not be- but she is doing the right thing- placing the children's needs first. Not putting her rules ahead of them. SHe is showing flexiblity for them in a time where I am sure they need it.
I commend her for taking on this task.
J
"I think that's extraordinary."
No it is not extraordinary, it is very common.
There are probably more familes for who the second income does provide opportunitie than there are families for who the second income has no effect on the lifestyle of the family.
The opportunities that my kids have received by me WOH have ranged from the frivilous DD1 being able to be a cheerleader her freshman year of high school to the not so frivilous of them getting a college education that they did not have to totally finance on their own. Not every family is able to fincance every thing they want on one income and to those families the second income can be very important.
Edited 10/14/2006 7:39 am ET by texigan-again
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