Susan James said:Another issue is that parents aren't even allowed inside the school buildings anymore. Personally, I wouldn't agree to having the kids sit in a cramped classroom for this; I think we should be flooding the Department of Education's inbox with emails about this. If they're making everything digital for elections, then why isn't this offered online? If you don't want to deal with an elective subject, then don't force them to sit through it—just move it to the start of the day, the end, or make it a zero period... or just have it as second period with nothing first, or even a block schedule. They could even push it to third period if the first two are free. These are all simple ways to reduce crowding in hallways and common areas.
Don't just settle for letting them sit through that hour!
Why would they need to go in? They can just wait out front. It's not like the kid doesn't know how to walk out the door.
@mahunarko, you need to touch base with your teacher ASAP about staying late versus heading home. You might be assuming one thing while she’s thinking something else entirely—and honestly, there's probably no reason to stay. I'm fine with them being out on the playground, but if they're going to kill a study hall, they should just do it in the library. 🤷
You’re better off asking about jobs and career stuff on the Career & Employment subforum. This board isn't really intended for those kinds of discussions.
rustymason82 said:since I'm just some cafeteria cook who isn't even allowed to say the hummus from Walmart tastes good without getting attacked and insulted
You aren't the only one being targeted or insulted, whether it's on the gastronomy forums or here on this board in general. That’s what mods are there for—to handle that stuff. Honestly, I’d find your complaint more valid if you were actually saying that none of the mods stepped in and those posts are still sitting right there on the threads.
but clearly, there's no point in arguing. let's just pretend everything is fine. please close this thread.
There's no point because your suggestion in that first sentence isn't constructive at all—it's just trolling.
rustymason82 said:there's a tiny little clique here with their own agenda
And who would those people be...? 🤔 What exactly do you suggest we do about it? 🤔 On any forum, just like in real life, people tend to gravitate toward those who share their views and attitudes.
Which specific clique are we talking about? 🤔 Honestly, any corner of this forum where people have differing opinions or tastes ends up looking like that. Just because some users are blunt and love to stir the pot doesn't mean they've formed some exclusive inner circle—sometimes they aren't even part of the regular foodies crowd.
Look, I don't know what else to tell you besides maybe try not taking things so personally. 🤷 The mods aren't sitting at their desks 24/7 waiting to jump on every single thing the second it happens. Posts got wiped from one thread, and then you felt the need to go into another one to rehash your explanation and defend yourself. Naturally, you reignited the whole debate with some pretty unpleasant comments. It is what it is—this is an online forum.
wearybadger6 said:Look, I wasn't talking about what some random kids out there think. I’m talking about my own kid, who writes plenty for his teacher—honestly, probably too much. And I'm talking about other kids I know personally... So, my question stands: which classroom isn't seeing writing? Because from where I'm sitting, that's not the case at all.😁
Look, I’m also talking about my kid and the rest of the crew I know. 😁 Honestly, everyone complains and makes a huge deal out of it when they have to write just a few sentences for homework. I’m not saying they don't write in class; I'm just saying they whine about every little thing. It’s not as dire as it sounds. They're just lazy.
wearybadger6 said:I’m not talking about my hands cramping up after typing three sentences. But fine, if some people find scribbling down endless notes for every single class totally necessary, that's their business.
Maybe not you, but kids definitely will. If we actually listened to them, they wouldn't be writing anything at all.
Paul Campbell3 said:At my school, they stuck religion class right at the very end of the day. In my class alone, more than half the kids didn't even sign up for it. 🙂
🙏I'm hoping that trend starts moving in the other direction.
The main issue is that religious studies is baked right into the standard school schedule instead of being offered as an elective in a separate block. Plus, if you want to opt out, you have to file formal petitions during very specific windows. 🙄
People have already mentioned here that once you opt in, it basically becomes mandatory, regardless of the fine print. It’s not like you're stuck forever—you can technically opt out—but even that’s a bit of a headache. If you're persistent enough, though, you can make it happen. 😬
So, apparently, religion is supposed to be a mandatory subject, and they’re claiming it shouldn't even be grouped in the same elective category as German or Computer Science. 🙄
Jacob Lopez2 said:That’s true, but if students have the option to simply opt out, then those attending religious classes aren't being disadvantaged—especially since they can attend services at any local church for free. That’s my point.
The issue is that even though religion is an elective, they managed to wedge it right into the regular school schedule. Other electives don't get that luxury; they usually happen after hours. Because of that specific agreement with the Vatican, it's been given this special status among electives, and the people running the program are doing their best to squeeze it into the standard school day.🤮 The part about attending church is spot on, too. But the clergy isn't interested in that because they wouldn't see the same turnout. It’s better for them to keep things exactly as they are, maintaining the illusion that "no child is being excluded," as long as the system works.