What would YOU have to do to SAH?

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What would YOU have to do to SAH?
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Fri, 02-13-2009 - 5:09pm

If you're a WOH/WAH mom, what sort of "downsizing" would you need to do in order to afford to be a SAHM? (SAHM defined here as not earning any money)

For me, I would have to put all our non-essential possessions in storage and move in with my parents.

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Registered: 02-24-2009
Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:24pm

No, I thought that if you could mobilize them to use the flashcards, why not mobilize them to get the curriculum changed?

Also, if the schools recognize the problem, why are they not pushing for a better curriculum?

Lastly, why are those who are doing the mobilizing not interested in changing the curriculum?

I only ask because EM is a perfect way to keep the underprivileged down, IMO, and if I wanted to improve the odds for such kids, my first step would be to get rid of this math curriculum. Btw, I consider it such exactly because the kids have little hope of learning their math facts unless they have pro-active parents.

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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:24pm

Yea, but I kinda do as well....at least in the sense that they aren't taking classes and flunking out of them on a regular basis.

PumpkinAngel

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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:27pm

Why do you assume they are mutually exclusive?


I think colleges are like romantic life partners - any of a number of them can make you happy, but all potential choices must meet certain minimum criteria to be considered in the first place.

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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:28pm

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I don't think that's universal. My MIL got her masters from University of Phoenix and she is the controller for one of the largest construction companies in my state.

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:28pm
How about also considering the quality of education?
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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:31pm
It's not that everyday math is "inadequate," it's just different.
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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:31pm

That's part of the good fit for what they choose to study.


How about them feeling comfortable in their surroundings?


PumpkinAngel

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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:34pm
The answer to your question is: yes, I believe that theoretically anyone can move up or down among the classes in society.
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Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:34pm

<> I see a lot of romanticizing about how it "used to be" in education, back when "everyone" could get a good education without any parent involvement.

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Registered: 01-12-2004
Wed, 03-04-2009 - 12:35pm

I agree.

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