So, my daughter spent half the semester reading the exact same novel three different times—does that strike anyone else as totally bizarre given her mountain of other schoolwork and extracurriculars? Basically, it was assigned reading, but the teacher kept the specific requirements a total mystery. Like, she’d finish the book, then halfway through the month, the teacher would drop a random assignment on them, forcing her to go back through the pages just to hunt down specific quotes for some poster project or whatever. Then, in the final week, they finally specified how many examples they needed, and since she didn't have enough from her previous passes, she had to dive back in yet again. I’m not going to get into the specifics of what she actually had to find, just so she doesn't recognize her own story. Has anyone ever dealt with anything even more chaotic than this? Kids should be getting lost in stories for fun, not treating reading like a repetitive scavenger hunt for homework. And honestly, it's tough knowing when to step in when you feel like these assignments are just making them lose interest in everything.
Does anyone happen to know if focusing on those big research projects and reading lists during high school actually pays off more in the long run? I’m totally flying blind here without any info.
I guess everyone’s just too tired to get into these debates lately, which honestly feels like the new normal. It’s hard to even know what to say when you're faced with a prompt like this. I usually try to stay out of it, but if you really want my take, I’m totally against this whole way of teaching. My kid doesn't have any issues with their reading list, but I’ll be the first to admit that all these "projects"—not just the reading assignments—are basically just a massive overkill. The only real upside is getting used to different digital tools, but even then, it just feels like a giant mountain of wasted hours. It’s a real struggle not to butt in and tell my kid what I actually think, so I’m just counting down the days until they graduate high school.
Sarah Hall53 said:So, what exactly is it that these teachers—the ones you're saying should be feeling some serious shame—are actually supposed to do? I mean, at the end of the day, the principal is the one getting paid to keep the whole school running smoothly.
Maybe someone could gently point out to him that his take isn't really hitting the mark?
Kids are just sitting out in the hallways, sometimes even hanging out in the library instead of being in class. I just wanted to say that seeing this is honestly pretty degrading. It really speaks volumes about the people calling the shots—from the local school board and the state department down to the teachers who just walk right past those kids sitting on the floor without saying a word. I seriously don't get how anyone can look at this and not feel a little bit ashamed.
hiddendriver34 said:I’ve already made my point about this: recommendations for vaccinating kids aged 12 and up typically don't kick in until we've hit an 80% vaccination rate among adults (though, realistically, we're usually looking at north of 85%).
Once we actually reach that threshold, you can bet I'll be getting my kid vaccinated. But I refuse to let them be the stand-in for all the selfish adults out there who won't step up. Like I said before.
Honestly, I'm starting to wonder why I'm even repeating myself when it feels like some people are struggling with basic reading comprehension here.
They usually wait to drop those recommendations until they've officially cleared them for a specific age group, but honestly, there’s plenty of vaccine supply to go around anyway.
velvetmaker3 said:What are you even talking about? Right now, we’ve got 717 teachers out with COVID. The school has switched to remote learning for a couple of days just to let things settle down—and it isn't because a bunch of parents rushed to get their kids tested just to dodge the shots, it's because a huge chunk of our staff is sick. And most of them haven't even bothered to get vaccinated, which is wild because unlike the kids, they actually have the option to get the jab.
Look, sorry, but you're rambling on about vaccinating kids when it's totally baseless, especially since there's a whole crowd of adults who should've stepped up but didn't. The whole last year, with those half-baked restrictions, felt like it was aimed mostly at the kids.
Are you seriously assuming none of those 717 people are vaccinated? Like you think being vaccinated makes someone totally invincible to catching it? We don't actually know how many of those 717 are vaxxed, probably because that data doesn't fit the narrative they want to push for the vaccination drive.
It was pretty telling what Berosev mentioned during Friday's press conference: "In the last 7 days, 177 people over 65 passed away, and 97 of them weren't vaccinated." That means 80 of those people were actually vaccinated. We're seeing similar patterns with the younger crowd under 65 too.
And honestly, you shouldn't be playing doctor and deciding who needs the shot and who doesn't. The virus keeps mutating regardless of which age group it hits. Maybe those numbers for the seniors are actually an argument against the current approach for some folks.
It’s the exact same deal at my school here. Everything basically boils down to whatever the school nurse decides, almost like an epidemiologist wouldn't have any say in what happens to the kids.
COVID-19 certificates for parent-teacher conferences:
Man, I’m actually kind of bummed that I won't be making it to those school meetings anymore. It’s like, if they want to show their proof, I should be able to just pull mine out too, right?👍
Jason Ortiz5 said:Nah, mine doesn't hate school. Actually, she loves it. Life is good, her friends are fine (well, except for those guys in her class—total jerks and complete losers 😬)
It's always the same stuff though: parents, house rules, cleaning her room, or the fact that she has to share a bathroom instead of having her own. It's endless drama, constant sulking, and nothing but snarky comments...
Honestly, I don't think mine hates it either, but she just starts spiraling and crying over everything. She lies and makes things up. Like, even when she has an awesome day, she'll claim it was terrible, almost like she's trying to drive me crazy. She never wants to show she's actually happy; she just acts like she couldn't care less about anything. Everything is supposedly stupid or boring, even though she still gets her stuff done and puts in the effort. She’s just become so exhausting, constantly whining and complaining and staying in this negative headspace. My kid has turned into a seriously difficult person to live with. It was such a shock to me, and honestly, dealing with these mood swings and that constant scowl is getting really hard to stomach. If my husband acted like this, I’d probably be looking into divorce by now.
Man, are you telling me your kids are also going through this phase where they claim to hate themselves, everyone else, school, and just their entire existence? Honestly, I’m feeling pretty down about all these outbursts, especially since I know for a fact my daughter was never like this growing up. I’m totally lost on how to handle it or how to actually help her get back to her old self; I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I definitely need to sit down and read through this whole thread.
Susan James said:Since kids who are raised Catholic aren't really out spreading things around, and there isn't much of an outbreak among them yet, religious education stays pretty steady 🥳
"First Communion classes at our local Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish take place on Saturdays at 4:00 PM. We hold these sessions on Saturday afternoons because we have students coming from Borovje Elementary School as well as Lovro Matačić Elementary School and several other nearby schools. A typical class lasts 45 minutes, though in the weeks leading up to First Communion, they'll extend to 90 minutes. Classes are held inside the church, where students will need to wear masks to maintain distance. Attending Sunday Mass is also required."
I think I finally get why they're banning sports practices now. If religious education is ramping up and Sunday Mass becomes a mandatory thing again, it’s just too risky for the kids to be out at practice elsewhere. They could easily pick up a virus and bring it right into the classroom or to a crowd of seniors during Mass. I'm really hoping that with all these increased religious activities, schools might switch to online learning for everyone from 1st through 8th grade after the holidays.
You're being so extra and just trolling with all these takes about COVID, religion, and church services. Some people are worried about coffee shops, some about malls, some about school, and others about sports—can we please stop obsessing over the same thing constantly? It’s not like anyone cares what your hopes are, and it's not like we're all going to be forced online just because you want that.🤦
Why is it so hard to grasp that everyone has different priorities, even in a situation like this? For one parent, it might be an English language school for their kid, for someone else it’s religious ed and Mass, and for another, it's grabbing a latte or hitting a practice. Just chill out already!!!
coastalorca43 said:What is the issue if the director of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia stated in yesterday's edition of The Wall Street Journal that children are being unfairly blamed for being asymptomatic spreaders?
The real kicker is just that nobody actually takes her seriously. It feels like it's all just noise—endless statements, advice, and news stories where pediatric experts talk a big game but don't actually move the needle on anything.
I was just reading somewhere that they might even roll out new restrictions in Washington, D.C., just to set an example for the rest of the country. Like, is that even sane, especially if we're looking at a return to remote learning?
nimbleranger17 said: It seems like we’re seeing a heartbreakingly steady climb in anxiety and depression among kids here in Washington, D.C., especially after everything they’ve been through with the recent tremors and the fallout from the pandemic
The article totally missed the point that when it comes to anxiety, experts actually recommend getting kids out and hanging with their friends as much as possible.
I mean, what’s even the point of writing a piece like this if they aren't going to offer solutions, nobody seems to care about the kids' future, and we're all just looking at another round of remote learning anyway.
Kids aren't stupid; they see that everyone is staying cooped up inside while all their activities keep getting canceled.
Does anyone know if I can get an ergometry test done without having to deal with a COVID test first, or is everyone out there making a negative result mandatory before they'll even let you through the door for testing?
Hey, it’s Anthony Watson7. Just checking in to see how everyone's doing today. kaže: Has anyone else here dealt with mixing smoking and pills? I’ve done the combo before, and yeah, I know it’s not exactly the healthiest way to live, but I’m not even over 35 yet and my blood work comes back totally normal. Plus, I smoke enough that a single pack basically lasts me three days. 😁
So, a few months back, my doctor sent me in for some bloodwork right before she was supposed to renew my prescription, and things looked pretty sketchy—I think it was something about my clotting levels being off or whatever. Because of that, she held off on the refill, but honestly, everything just settled back down to normal once I went in for my follow-up tests.
Thanks a ton, I was just curious about how the whole process actually plays out. If the debtor refuses to cough up the cash, they’ll basically be coming straight for the property next 😢.
I'm not entirely sure what my monthly check looks like, but let's just say it's roughly around $833. When you're dealing with a court-ordered seizure, it's basically like someone's trying to muscle their way onto your property and wreck your stuff through a lawsuit.🤦
So, once the judge hands down a decision, how does the creditor actually go about getting their money from me?
If anyone wants to dig into the specifics, just hit me up via DM.