tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post5216419577025828290..comments2023-09-29T06:00:09.242-05:00Comments on Julie Pippert: Using My Words: I like wine, no, I did not say whine. May May's postJulie Pipperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-53025831395145603262007-10-06T22:45:00.000-05:002007-10-06T22:45:00.000-05:00Take a deep breath.Another one.Have you considered...Take a deep breath.<BR/><BR/>Another one.<BR/><BR/>Have you considered unschooling? (breathe again!) Where you live life joyfully with your child? No homework b.s., no difficult teachers. It hurts my heart to hear of kids being miserable in school, and it's just.. unnecessary. *Not* preparation for life at all, at least not any life that I would want for my child. Please look into it before you dismiss it - I came so close to never even reading about it, I couldn't wrap my mind around being with my kid *all the time*, every day, but it's been the best decision I've ever made, ever.<BR/><BR/>www.unschoolingamerica.com, www.unschooling.com and there are tons of yahoo groupsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-43869945280807295512007-10-03T22:26:00.000-05:002007-10-03T22:26:00.000-05:00Oh, yes, in answer to your question -- I hate the ...Oh, yes, in answer to your question -- I hate the homework. Hate it.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-9275415872284296012007-10-03T20:11:00.001-05:002007-10-03T20:11:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-13365924299368242312007-10-03T20:11:00.000-05:002007-10-03T20:11:00.000-05:00Ahh, this is happening to Ben. He's always been s...Ahh, this is happening to Ben. He's always been so sweet and enthusiastic that his writing issues have been largely ignored. But now he's in fourth grade, and his issues are more glaring now, because the work is tougher, and cute isn't cutting it anymore.<BR/><BR/>It's so strange for me to love writing so much and have a kid who can't stand it.<BR/><BR/>Sigh.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-47075133777551738932007-10-03T13:47:00.000-05:002007-10-03T13:47:00.000-05:00HI!Thank you all for you kind and supportive comme...HI!<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for you kind and supportive comments. This comment thing IS addictive. You all really make my day. <BR/><BR/>Lucky for me I got to cheat and start off with my great sister's cool readers. But, I guess that's kind of the way I grew up. Copying my big sister and trying to do all the same things. <BR/>ssshhhhh, DON'T tell her I thought she was cool!<BR/><BR/>xoxo, LesLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234608812477723059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-62466092422805092372007-10-03T10:30:00.000-05:002007-10-03T10:30:00.000-05:00Sorry, I spelled Masie wrong - sorry.Sorry, I spelled Masie wrong - sorry.Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-10935118192755263452007-10-03T10:28:00.000-05:002007-10-03T10:28:00.000-05:00YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I can't tell you the number o...YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I can't tell you the number of times me and friends have been having this same sort of conversation about our kids/their teachers!!! I would recommend - set up a playdate with a friend (at your house) with a friend Macy wants to invite over - if that friend doesn't work out - go to the next. She'll make friends. Then ... make the teacher do what you need them to do - whatever that is! Set up another conference and another if that is what it takes. Make it clear that you are seeing problems, even if they aren't. Ask the teacher to do (take extra time, work with Macy individually, identify exactly her problems, send home specific homework instructions...) whatever is necessary to get Macy where she needs to be. Our schools offer reading tutoring, math tutoring, labs, etc... they can send kids out too. But, I believe these teachers need to work one-on-one with a situation/student, until they help get that kid to where they need to be. And they need to answer e-mails! If she is not - go to the Principal. And always, make it clear that you are Macy's advocate, concerned about her and that nothing you say or do should ever be held against your child (should you go to the Principal). I have had many incidents where I have had to MAKE a teacher help me help my kid. When they see clearly that you are concerned and that you have expectations that are not being met - they usually step up. And, while some of it may be your daughter's responsibility (being organized ...) it first starts in the class. If she feels lonely and not attended too - what's the point (in her mind). She needs to do what is expected of her - but so does the teacher. If you are willing to do some of the work at home - that's great - but it is the school's responsibility to do whatever it takes to teach your daughter - on her level - at her speed! Golly - got me goin' on this issue. And homework - can't help you there - wine sounds like a good remedy for those woes to me!Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-56654641125561806982007-10-03T09:38:00.000-05:002007-10-03T09:38:00.000-05:00Poor little sweetie. I say bring on the wine and w...Poor little sweetie. I say bring on the wine and whatever else it takes to get through the evils of homework.b*babblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494191160073990465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-36421282082698779022007-10-03T07:38:00.000-05:002007-10-03T07:38:00.000-05:00I hope she stays proud of being different!As a hom...I hope she stays proud of being different!<BR/><BR/>As a homeschooling mom, I can relate to the physical pain. I am currently hoping my youngest son figures out he whole b,d,p,g,g thing soon. And sentences? Ugh.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are able to find assurance that she isn't going to fall through the cracks. Ah, mommy angst! <BR/><BR/>-t<BR/><BR/>p.S. But she IS awfully cute. ;)atypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332618564238120593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-75138771564425728022007-10-03T07:02:00.000-05:002007-10-03T07:02:00.000-05:00It can be especially difficult with girls because ...It can be especially difficult with girls because people figure they are well-behaved and so let them fall behind. She is not a squeaky wheel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-81662385371766052412007-10-02T21:56:00.000-05:002007-10-02T21:56:00.000-05:00Hmm - this post of yours is like an amalgamation o...Hmm - this post of yours is like an amalgamation of several of my posts about my daughter.<BR/><BR/>It is awful to move schools and the instant best friend strategy is kyboshed.<BR/><BR/>It is awful to change grades and the fantastic teacher is not the best fit for your child.<BR/><BR/>I know your pain - but you both did do very well. I give you an Ajeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322709527738134797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-55000120488639413872007-10-02T21:15:00.000-05:002007-10-02T21:15:00.000-05:00It's partly because of No Child Left Behind. When...It's partly because of No Child Left Behind. When we were that young there was no such thing. Now everyone has to step it up A LOT so that the government will be happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-81407719440577800432007-10-02T20:38:00.000-05:002007-10-02T20:38:00.000-05:00Dude, I don't remember having to do stuff like tha...Dude, I don't remember having to do stuff like that until 3rd or 4th grade!Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-37170444019983955372007-10-02T19:08:00.000-05:002007-10-02T19:08:00.000-05:00Is it my imagination or is that homeword hard for ...Is it my imagination or is that homeword hard for the 2nd grade? I don't remember having to write multiple sentences until the 3rd at least! I hope that Mrs. Prunes responds and, meanwhile, enjoy your wine!Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009988766976677275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-63630491192728080032007-10-02T18:31:00.000-05:002007-10-02T18:31:00.000-05:00Ah, poor Masie! All those b's and d's and p's and...Ah, poor Masie! All those b's and d's and p's and q's and g's run into each other, sigh. Have you had her checked for dyslexia? Just a thought...<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping things get better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-73184608849529554582007-10-02T17:47:00.000-05:002007-10-02T17:47:00.000-05:00oh , dude, i hate homework. this is the first yea...oh , dude, i hate homework. this is the first year my girl has had any and it is LAME. I need to crack a bottle of wine myself!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-62360251727746857022007-10-02T17:33:00.000-05:002007-10-02T17:33:00.000-05:00Oh poor Masie! Poor Flavia!Bring on the wine, frie...Oh poor Masie! Poor Flavia!<BR/><BR/>Bring on the wine, friend. I hope the teacher responds soon. <BR/><BR/>(is that Patience in the middle of that photo? Or does someone favor her A LOT?)Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.com