Posts by silentsurfer2

Jerry Turner5 said:Hey there...
My kids take religion classes at school... but there are always some kids in their class who don't. We’ve got students in both the lower and upper grades, and somehow it’s always a mess—either they have a block period first thing in the morning or the last two hours of the day. So, basically, the kids who skip the religion class don't really have to wait around; they just head home early, which means they get more free time before catching up with the rest of the class. It’s happened that they have the class right in the middle of the day too—which makes sense, since you can't schedule every single grade to have it at the very beginning or end of the day. When that happens, those kids are just... everywhere. They’re hanging out in the library if it's open, or outside if the weather is nice, or just chilling in some empty classroom. Honestly, it’s totally unorganized—they're basically left to their own devices, which I think is pretty lousy, but there isn't much else being offered. Parents are at work, and you can't exactly offer these kids an alternative activity that clashes with other electives or after-school stuff.

Now, looking at my take on religion classes in school—since both my husband and I come from traditional families, raised with the spirit of the Roman Catholic Church and being true believers ourselves, we never once questioned how our family life would look or how we’d raise our kids. Since we decided to raise them with those values, obviously, we signed them up for the school classes and they go to the parish youth programs too, as long as they actually enjoy it. At our local parish, the program is basically designed like a playground (starting from preschool all the way through high school). The priest, the deacon, the volunteers, and the teachers all stick close to our kids—they play games, lead choirs (depending on age), organize field trips and pilgrimages that are actually fun for kids, and even set up sports meets with other parishes. My kids genuinely love it.
On top of all that, during Holy Mass, the kids sometimes wander around the church, and the priest has never breathed a word of complaint about it—so we’re honestly really happy on that front.

That first introductory post mentioned how kids only learn about one faith in school religion classes... which isn't entirely the truth. Maybe it was like that before, but this year, as part of her religion class, my kid actually visited a mosque with her teacher. She wore a head covering, went barefoot, and respected all their customs and ways of behaving inside the mosque.

Can someone walk me through the logic here?
It would make way more sense if electives actually ran concurrently. Like, just have them all during 3rd period—one group hits religion class, another goes to Mandarin, and the rest head to computer science. Simple.

First Man is just boring. It’s overstretched, lacks any real focus, and tries to touch on too many different themes without ever diving deep enough into any of them to actually pull you in or make you feel anything.
The soundtrack choices at times make the movie feel like a total parody. Especially that moment when we first see the Apollo 11 landing site lit up by those spotlights accompanied by this "epic" score—I was honestly just waiting for Leslie Nielsen to pop out from behind a rock.
All things considered, it wasn't a total waste of my time, but it wasn't anything special either. It’s fine, just mediocre. Honestly, it'll be forgotten before the week is out.

Only after seeing it did I realize that Chazelle was the director behind that mediocre La La Land too. 🙂

La La Land theme : Quote : Flying Buttress EDIT : Lolz

silentsurfer2 said:To build on that—everything in the movie is technically solid, but there’s nothing actually interesting or unique about it. I don't know why it left me feeling so drained; honestly, felt like it dragged on for three hours. 🙂

Rachel Young3 said:Besides the fact that the lead actors are both visually impaired, what actually sets this movie apart from the usual rom-com crowd?

Haven't seen the movie yet, but I read the book and it felt way different from your typical chick-lit (honestly, most of those books are such a chore I can barely finish them without getting annoyed).

The actual couple at the center of the story is arguably the least interesting part. It’s the side characters that really shine. Plus, you get this wild look into ultra-wealthy Asian life—it's on a whole different level compared to the West.

Quincy:

I can't work with that. Give me some actual content to rewrite. silentsurfer2 says: It’s honestly great whenever someone outside the establishment spots something like this. Since they aren't part of the machine, nobody can pull the "you're just biased" card on them.👍👍

wanderingbadger44 said:Someone please help me, thank Jesus!🙏

I just put together one of those tests myself. Circle this. Underline that. Color this in. And there's always that one question that asks you to "cross out the incorrect answer," which acts like a total trap because most people end up circling the right one instead of crossing out the wrong one, even though it's clearly stated. Then you've got your standard Yes or No section.

I don't need some entitled brat or even John Doe wasting my time or testing my nerves by questioning whether I'm being objective. Everything is on paper. It's black and white. If anyone has an issue, they can take it up with the Dean's office.

There’s more of us lurking here. We’re just watching the thread unfold because everything that needed to be said has already been laid out perfectly. 👍

If there’s any silver lining for those of us without kids—the ones who won't be dealing with kindergarten drop-offs for at least another decade—it’s this: the era of helicopter parents and their precious little snowflakes is finally hitting a wall. Everyone’s fed up with them. Honestly, I’m starting to think we’re finally heading back toward a generation of actual, functional parents. Fingers crossed. 🙂

And why aren't they banning the trolls who post the exact same nonsense after every single episode—claiming the questions are too hard and that PBS is somehow in a conspiracy with soccer hooligans against the American people?

It’s a decent enough watch, but it isn't exactly going to stick in my brain for years to come.
If we're talking musicals, Moulin Rouge is still the gold standard for me.
That said, The Greatest Showman blows that one forgotten hit, la la Land, out of the water.

As a moderator, you actually owe me an explanation of what exactly warrants a warning and where we supposedly crossed the line into being "impolite."
I’m pretty certain I didn't break any forum rules, which basically means you're dropping the ball on your job. 😉

This response tells me exactly how much a thread notification matters—zero.
So, I’m asking for an unbiased mod or admin to take a look at these posts, or maybe just have Kimberly Bennett94 explain what she's actually getting at.
I’m asking this without being salty or trying to start anything—what exactly justifies handing out warnings in those Code and Pursuit discussions?

So, looking at a few trivia threads on the PDF TV Show—there’s been this ongoing tug-of-war for a while now. You’ve got one group complaining that the questions are way too hard, and another group that thinks they're being dramatic.

This morning, over in the Code thread, the moderator dropped this notice:

Kimberly Bennett94 said:Hey trivia fans 🙂 , most of you know each other by your posts or from being on the show, so let's try not to get into petty bickering or calling each other out just because we disagree. I don't want to start handing out bans—it's not fun for anyone—so please keep your comments civil.
Thanks!

Honestly, I don't get it. Did the mod even bother reading the last two pages of the discussion? It shouldn't be that much work.
The comments aren't even rude or nasty. And from what I can tell, most people here don't actually know each other in real life (at least I don't know anyone); only a handful of people confirmed who they were after their episode aired.

If we're going to shut down every single debate—and again, nobody was insulting anyone here—then what's the point of having a forum?

Honestly, this movie hits a pretty high bar for action flicks. 👍

It’s got all the right beats. The chases are solid—that jet ski sequence through New York City was a highlight—the chemistry between the leads works, and the humor lands. It even manages to be layered with some actual substance. Most importantly, the plot actually makes sense from start to finish; they tied up every loose end and gave everyone a clear motive.
Sadly, that kind of cohesion is exactly what most "serious" movies are missing these days.

silentridge3, based on all those threads we’ve had over on television, it feels like you’re just wishing the world was exactly how it was when you were a kid and nothing ever changed.
That’s not how it works—the world evolves, some things get better, others get worse.

silentridge3 said:I just want to know going in if it's a "no supernatural stuff" kind of movie. Am I asking too much? Maybe. But your theory doesn't hold water.

Just check the genre tags on IMDb and steer clear of sci-fi or fantasy.
If a certain director or writer bugs you because they always throw in something paranormal, just skip them.

silentridge3 said:If I want to watch a movie every few days without not getting pissed off and not turning it off, does that mean I have to:

- read 20 "online trailers" (which are basically just rehashed ads)
- slog through 5 so-called "serious media reviews" (filled with the biases of "prestigious critics" who suffer from that syndrome where they try to find "something" in a garbage movie just so they don't look totally wrong)
- wade through 2,000 amateur reviews on IMDb, including conflict-of-interest junk and "reviews" written by idiots, semi-idiots, and total morons?
- "trust" an IMDb average rating, even though it's failed me a hundred times already..?
- learn so much about the plot beforehand that I end up spoiling the movie for myself?

Look, you did this exact same thing in another thread.
Whenever you don't get something or understand it, you just blame everything around you and insist that life needs to be complicated—that you need to read endless walls of text and research at a psychotic level. Most likely, you just misjudged whether you'd actually like the movie.

Here’s some actual advice: make an IMDb profile and rate stuff; their algorithm will suggest movies similar to what you liked.
Or, you can just start a thread here about a director or a film you enjoyed, explain why it worked for you, and ask for recommendations.

You’ve got points, but I have to weigh in on this:

George Ramos47 said:With respect.

I’d like to offer my own perspective—and a bit of firsthand experience—regarding the American real estate market.

With the hope that things will eventually change... For the better.

I’m currently living in Canada. I am of Canadian descent—writing in English, so please excuse any inevitable slips or errors along the way.

I’ve been reading up on how one might actually jumpstart the American real estate market... though it feels like a bit of a paradox. We’re looking at a country where people are constantly migrating out, the older generation is passing away, and birth rates are steadily cratering. It's a tough sell.

The headlines are nothing but a constant stream of fraud and scams... How can anyone be expected to actually invest in real estate when that's all they see? It’s hard to feel confident about buying property when you're watching people get fleeced left and right—it makes you wonder if anyone is actually building equity or if they're just getting cleaned out.

Some properties just sit there—unmarketable—for years on end. There are people who cling to this delusional hope that foreign investors are going to come swooping in to snap them up. But honestly? I wouldn't want those outsiders moving in here anyway... even if they did decide to settle down in America.

"Bring your money here, spend it with us, and then go back... wherever you came from..." And don't come crying to me when you realize you've been taken for a ride.

How exactly do they plan to jumpstart this dead real estate market? When Realtors list a property at a specific location, I just go look at that location myself—simple as that.

I'm currently scouring Google Earth street view to scout out a property—since they won't give me the actual address. It’s a bit of a guessing game... usually, it just turns out to be somewhere else entirely.

I’m trying to picture myself actually living there—but I don't have enough photos to work with. To be blunt, the images provided are pretty poor; you can't even begin to visualize what the property actually looks like.

It’s incredibly rare to find a real estate agent who actually takes the time to include the floor plan, the lot dimensions, or even photos from the county records... And when I bother to send an inquiry, I often get absolutely nothing in return.

I’m honestly at a loss—not even sure which language I should be using anymore: American or English.

It’s the same old story—the moment I start speaking American, people immediately assume I’m some kind of fed looking to shake them down for information. They think I'm just out to exploit whatever they say.

In reality, I prefer to do my own homework—gathering as much data as possible on every property that catches my eye.

Once I head out to California—where I’ve spent plenty of time before—I'll look at those properties in person as quickly as possible.

I’m just a worker—don't have much in the way of vacation time. If you know, you know... in Canada, you only get two weeks off per year.

Not everyone is a millionaire... though it feels like they're the only ones anyone looks for here. And frankly, we don't even have the infrastructure to accommodate them yet—just look at places like Beverly Hills.

Too many agents give you the same runaround—they promise to "show you around" when you're just browsing, but the second I actually find a property I’m interested in? Suddenly, they're nowhere to be found.

So, an agent reached out to me regarding that property I’d been asking about—the one he's currently listing. We've settled on a plan—he's picking me up tomorrow.

It keeps showing me these random real estate listings... I tell it that I’m only interested in one specific property, and it responds—fine—"I'll be there to pick you up tomorrow." I've never actually met the thing.

He didn't show up—no call, no text, nothing. I was honestly close to putting certain brokers on my blacklist... those I simply refuse to deal with. Life is too short to waste time like this.

Spent two days touring properties with a realtor—nothing egregious about them, but they just didn't click for me. She was clearly experienced and knew the legalities inside out, though.

I had intended to stay in touch—hoping she might serve as a consultant down the road. I actually reached out to her about it and suggested we grab a coffee sometime.

I intended to send her $100—a small token for everything she taught me—but she never replied to my letter. Then, predictably, she finally called... just after I had already left town.

A contact from Santa Monica gave me some leads on a location... after four months, I finally followed up with a formal letter. We met up, and I’ve since had a chance to inspect the property.

And she didn't even want to believe I’d actually show up... She tried to justify it by claiming everyone just "borrows" listings from one another.

I can finally see the actual situation on the ground—the internal dynamics among brokers isn't my issue... nor is it the buyers' problem...

They act as if they’re selling a lemon... but they won't show their hand until you arrive... and then it's "buy it immediately, don't browse... don't waste the broker's time."

Some other brokers drove me so fast—I was following them in a rental car—that I almost lost track of where I was or what I had even seen... and to top it off, they left me stranded in some desolate little town...

The entire day was a wash, honestly; they actually managed to leave me completely disoriented...

Thank goodness I used to ride in junior cycling championships back in California when I was younger... otherwise, I might have totaled that rental... I didn't buy a property, but I certainly walked away with an impression...

And there are two names on my blacklist (since they were brother and sister working together out of a suburb near Chicago)

"I realized that I was the one with the problem"—because I know exactly what I want to buy... at what price... and I refuse to be swindled... I've read the laws... and I'm not paying

3% for both brokers. The time will come when they realize that if you want money, you actually have to work... and be honest... there will come a day when every single listing will have a sign out front

displaying the full name of the specific broker responsible for that property, and in the event of a sale, those agents would split that 2-3% just like they do here in Canada

It would make finding a home much easier for buyers... they could just walk through a neighborhood they like and call the agent listed on the sign... (and everyone wouldn't have to waste money on advertising)

Ultimately, it wouldn't be such a radical idea to send American brokers here to Canada to pass their exams and earn their real estate licenses

And to teach them that commission is only paid once the new owner gets the keys... and the deed is officially recorded

Those days are gone (they were short-lived anyway) when an average Joe anywhere in America could snag a sweet piece of land or property for peanuts. That was back during and right after the war, when people were forced to sell low because they’d lost everything else.

George Ramos47 said:With respect.

I’d like to offer my own perspective—and a bit of firsthand experience—regarding the American real estate market.

With the hope that things will eventually change... For the better.

I’m currently living in Canada. I am of Canadian descent—writing in English, so please excuse any inevitable slips or errors along the way.

I’ve been reading up on how one might actually jumpstart the American real estate market... though it feels like a bit of a paradox. We’re looking at a country where people are constantly migrating out, the older generation is passing away, and birth rates are steadily cratering. It's a tough sell.

The headlines are nothing but a constant stream of fraud and scams... How can anyone be expected to actually invest in real estate when that's all they see? It’s hard to feel confident about buying property when you're watching people get fleeced left and right—it makes you wonder if anyone is actually building equity or if they're just getting cleaned out.

Some properties just sit there—unmarketable—for years on end. There are people who cling to this delusional hope that foreign investors are going to come swooping in to snap them up. But honestly? I wouldn't want those outsiders moving in here anyway... even if they did decide to settle down in America.

"Bring your money here, spend it with us, and then go back... wherever you came from..." And don't come crying to me when you realize you've been taken for a ride.

How exactly do they plan to jumpstart this dead real estate market? When Realtors list a property at a specific location, I just go look at that location myself—simple as that.

I'm currently scouring Google Earth street view to scout out a property—since they won't give me the actual address. It’s a bit of a guessing game... usually, it just turns out to be somewhere else entirely.

I’m trying to picture myself actually living there—but I don't have enough photos to work with. To be blunt, the images provided are pretty poor; you can't even begin to visualize what the property actually looks like.

It’s incredibly rare to find a real estate agent who actually takes the time to include the floor plan, the lot dimensions, or even photos from the county records... And when I bother to send an inquiry, I often get absolutely nothing in return.

I’m honestly at a loss—not even sure which language I should be using anymore: American or English.

It’s the same old story—the moment I start speaking American, people immediately assume I’m some kind of fed looking to shake them down for information. They think I'm just out to exploit whatever they say.

In reality, I prefer to do my own homework—gathering as much data as possible on every property that catches my eye.

Once I head out to California—where I’ve spent plenty of time before—I'll look at those properties in person as quickly as possible.

I’m just a worker—don't have much in the way of vacation time. If you know, you know... in Canada, you only get two weeks off per year.

Not everyone is a millionaire... though it feels like they're the only ones anyone looks for here. And frankly, we don't even have the infrastructure to accommodate them yet—just look at places like Beverly Hills.

Too many agents give you the same runaround—they promise to "show you around" when you're just browsing, but the second I actually find a property I’m interested in? Suddenly, they're nowhere to be found.

So, an agent reached out to me regarding that property I’d been asking about—the one he's currently listing. We've settled on a plan—he's picking me up tomorrow.

It keeps showing me these random real estate listings... I tell it that I’m only interested in one specific property, and it responds—fine—"I'll be there to pick you up tomorrow." I've never actually met the thing.

He didn't show up—no call, no text, nothing. I was honestly close to putting certain brokers on my blacklist... those I simply refuse to deal with. Life is too short to waste time like this.

Spent two days touring properties with a realtor—nothing egregious about them, but they just didn't click for me. She was clearly experienced and knew the legalities inside out, though.

I had intended to stay in touch—hoping she might serve as a consultant down the road. I actually reached out to her about it and suggested we grab a coffee sometime.

I intended to send her $100—a small token for everything she taught me—but she never replied to my letter. Then, predictably, she finally called... just after I had already left town.

A contact from Santa Monica gave me some leads on a location... after four months, I finally followed up with a formal letter. We met up, and I’ve since had a chance to inspect the property.

And she didn't even want to believe I’d actually show up... She tried to justify it by claiming everyone just "borrows" listings from one another.

I can finally see the actual situation on the ground—the internal dynamics among brokers isn't my issue... nor is it the buyers' problem...

They act as if they’re selling a lemon... but they won't show their hand until you arrive... and then it's "buy it immediately, don't browse... don't waste the broker's time."

Some other brokers drove me so fast—I was following them in a rental car—that I almost lost track of where I was or what I had even seen... and to top it off, they left me stranded in some desolate little town...

The entire day was a wash, honestly; they actually managed to leave me completely disoriented...

Thank goodness I used to ride in junior cycling championships back in California when I was younger... otherwise, I might have totaled that rental... I didn't buy a property, but I certainly walked away with an impression...

And there are two names on my blacklist (since they were brother and sister working together out of a suburb near Chicago)

"I realized that I was the one with the problem"—because I know exactly what I want to buy... at what price... and I refuse to be swindled... I've read the laws... and I'm not paying

3% for both brokers. The time will come when they realize that if you want money, you actually have to work... and be honest... there will come a day when every single listing will have a sign out front

displaying the full name of the specific broker responsible for that property, and in the event of a sale, those agents would split that 2-3% just like they do here in Canada

It would make finding a home much easier for buyers... they could just walk through a neighborhood they like and call the agent listed on the sign... (and everyone wouldn't have to waste money on advertising)

Ultimately, it wouldn't be such a radical idea to send American brokers here to Canada to pass their exams and earn their real estate licenses

And to teach them that commission is only paid once the new owner gets the keys... and the deed is officially recorded

Not everyone is a millionaire, and our market has plenty of options—ranging from ultra-wealthy luxury to stuff for the middle class. Honestly, it seems like the issue is you're eyeing things you can't actually afford.

George Ramos47 said:With respect.

I’d like to offer my own perspective—and a bit of firsthand experience—regarding the American real estate market.

With the hope that things will eventually change... For the better.

I’m currently living in Canada. I am of Canadian descent—writing in English, so please excuse any inevitable slips or errors along the way.

I’ve been reading up on how one might actually jumpstart the American real estate market... though it feels like a bit of a paradox. We’re looking at a country where people are constantly migrating out, the older generation is passing away, and birth rates are steadily cratering. It's a tough sell.

The headlines are nothing but a constant stream of fraud and scams... How can anyone be expected to actually invest in real estate when that's all they see? It’s hard to feel confident about buying property when you're watching people get fleeced left and right—it makes you wonder if anyone is actually building equity or if they're just getting cleaned out.

Some properties just sit there—unmarketable—for years on end. There are people who cling to this delusional hope that foreign investors are going to come swooping in to snap them up. But honestly? I wouldn't want those outsiders moving in here anyway... even if they did decide to settle down in America.

"Bring your money here, spend it with us, and then go back... wherever you came from..." And don't come crying to me when you realize you've been taken for a ride.

How exactly do they plan to jumpstart this dead real estate market? When Realtors list a property at a specific location, I just go look at that location myself—simple as that.

I'm currently scouring Google Earth street view to scout out a property—since they won't give me the actual address. It’s a bit of a guessing game... usually, it just turns out to be somewhere else entirely.

I’m trying to picture myself actually living there—but I don't have enough photos to work with. To be blunt, the images provided are pretty poor; you can't even begin to visualize what the property actually looks like.

It’s incredibly rare to find a real estate agent who actually takes the time to include the floor plan, the lot dimensions, or even photos from the county records... And when I bother to send an inquiry, I often get absolutely nothing in return.

I’m honestly at a loss—not even sure which language I should be using anymore: American or English.

It’s the same old story—the moment I start speaking American, people immediately assume I’m some kind of fed looking to shake them down for information. They think I'm just out to exploit whatever they say.

In reality, I prefer to do my own homework—gathering as much data as possible on every property that catches my eye.

Once I head out to California—where I’ve spent plenty of time before—I'll look at those properties in person as quickly as possible.

I’m just a worker—don't have much in the way of vacation time. If you know, you know... in Canada, you only get two weeks off per year.

Not everyone is a millionaire... though it feels like they're the only ones anyone looks for here. And frankly, we don't even have the infrastructure to accommodate them yet—just look at places like Beverly Hills.

Too many agents give you the same runaround—they promise to "show you around" when you're just browsing, but the second I actually find a property I’m interested in? Suddenly, they're nowhere to be found.

So, an agent reached out to me regarding that property I’d been asking about—the one he's currently listing. We've settled on a plan—he's picking me up tomorrow.

It keeps showing me these random real estate listings... I tell it that I’m only interested in one specific property, and it responds—fine—"I'll be there to pick you up tomorrow." I've never actually met the thing.

He didn't show up—no call, no text, nothing. I was honestly close to putting certain brokers on my blacklist... those I simply refuse to deal with. Life is too short to waste time like this.

Spent two days touring properties with a realtor—nothing egregious about them, but they just didn't click for me. She was clearly experienced and knew the legalities inside out, though.

I had intended to stay in touch—hoping she might serve as a consultant down the road. I actually reached out to her about it and suggested we grab a coffee sometime.

I intended to send her $100—a small token for everything she taught me—but she never replied to my letter. Then, predictably, she finally called... just after I had already left town.

A contact from Santa Monica gave me some leads on a location... after four months, I finally followed up with a formal letter. We met up, and I’ve since had a chance to inspect the property.

And she didn't even want to believe I’d actually show up... She tried to justify it by claiming everyone just "borrows" listings from one another.

I can finally see the actual situation on the ground—the internal dynamics among brokers isn't my issue... nor is it the buyers' problem...

They act as if they’re selling a lemon... but they won't show their hand until you arrive... and then it's "buy it immediately, don't browse... don't waste the broker's time."

Some other brokers drove me so fast—I was following them in a rental car—that I almost lost track of where I was or what I had even seen... and to top it off, they left me stranded in some desolate little town...

The entire day was a wash, honestly; they actually managed to leave me completely disoriented...

Thank goodness I used to ride in junior cycling championships back in California when I was younger... otherwise, I might have totaled that rental... I didn't buy a property, but I certainly walked away with an impression...

And there are two names on my blacklist (since they were brother and sister working together out of a suburb near Chicago)

"I realized that I was the one with the problem"—because I know exactly what I want to buy... at what price... and I refuse to be swindled... I've read the laws... and I'm not paying

3% for both brokers. The time will come when they realize that if you want money, you actually have to work... and be honest... there will come a day when every single listing will have a sign out front

displaying the full name of the specific broker responsible for that property, and in the event of a sale, those agents would split that 2-3% just like they do here in Canada

It would make finding a home much easier for buyers... they could just walk through a neighborhood they like and call the agent listed on the sign... (and everyone wouldn't have to waste money on advertising)

Ultimately, it wouldn't be such a radical idea to send American brokers here to Canada to pass their exams and earn their real estate licenses

And to teach them that commission is only paid once the new owner gets the keys... and the deed is officially recorded

Now you're just being paranoid.

Aha, I get it now. I'm with you on this one—that teacher totally blew it.

Jeremy Fowler45 said:I totally feel you.

And I think I'd react the exact same way..

Sometimes I get the feeling—maybe it's just me—that because of those issues with English, the value of her other grades is being dragged down too..
I'm not demanding perfection in PE, Art, or Tech Ed..
But I really want to know why she's pulling Cs or Bs in those classes.
I could live with it if she actually earned them, but it feels wrong if she's already struggling with literacy and then gets dinged in other subjects because of it...?
I truly believe this kind of thing just kills a kid's confidence and motivation, making them feel like they can't succeed at anything..

Why should they feel successful at something like jumping rope if they only get three jumps in while Mark gets twenty?
It's better for a kid to realize early on that success actually takes some damn work.

Lawrence Torres56 said:It’s not even about being satisfied; it's about the message you're sending... and honestly, I think that bolded part should be explained to the kids directly, rather than telling them how a C is actually a great grade...

Look, I don't know how likely it is that a kid getting Cs in first grade will bail on school in seventh, but I see it all the time—kids who are fed this line end up not studying at all because they genuinely start thinking a C is top-tier. So, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do end up checking out by seventh grade when things actually get serious and they really need to crack the books.

Which basically means that nowadays, you have to help kids practice and work at home for everything—not just the old-school subjects like English, math, or science, but even PE, art, and music too.😁

It’s not "great," it’s just passing. If an average kid puts in average effort, they get a C.
What kind of logic is that? You give an A to the kid who followed every single instruction, then give a B to the kid who forgot to draw the chimney, the kid who used the wrong technique, and the kid who held the paper sideways and drew a sparrow in flight instead of a stork on the roof. You either penalize the kid with the B because they're getting the same grade as someone who was rushing and sloppy, or you bump the kid with the missing chimney to an A, which isn't fair to the student who was actually top-tier.

Lawrence Torres56 said:It’s not even about being satisfied; it's about the message you're sending... and honestly, I think that bolded part should be explained to the kids directly, rather than telling them how a C is actually a great grade...

Look, I don't know how likely it is that a kid getting Cs in first grade will bail on school in seventh, but I see it all the time—kids who are fed this line end up not studying at all because they genuinely start thinking a C is top-tier. So, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do end up checking out by seventh grade when things actually get serious and they really need to crack the books.

Which basically means that nowadays, you have to help kids practice and work at home for everything—not just the old-school subjects like English, math, or science, but even PE, art, and music too.😁

That mindset starts at home. If nobody tells a kid that mediocre grades mean they'll likely end up in a low-tier high school and eventually settle for a dead-end job, they'll never learn.

shadowcrane91 said:See? In our case, she told us during the meeting that for Art, Music, and PE, the most important thing is just putting in the effort. She didn't even give us a specific grading rubric, other than saying if you try hard, you'll land a B or an A...
That's why I'm feeling more bummed out than actually angry...
I mean, even if that "bird" she drew looked absolutely nothing like a bird (even though she claims that's what it is), she should've given her a B just for trying, if not an A for some other reason.
I didn't even ask about the grade specifically; we talk about what they did in class every single day, so she just mentioned it while talking about my kid's work (even though I already knew what the grade was)....
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Look, her teachers already gave you the breakdown—maybe she ran out of time, maybe she missed the prompt, or maybe her technique was just off. Check the grading notes; I'm pretty sure she didn't get a C because the teacher actually liked her take on the deer.

The trailer is a total mess; it basically spoils the whole twist that isn't even supposed to happen until halfway through the movie 🤦

redtiger10 said:If I recall correctly, there was some chatter that filming that project basically torched his marriage. 🤔

That's just mindless gossip. Marion is actually expecting her second child with Guillaume Canet.

The movie’s decent, but let's be real—it's more of a romance than anything else. Marion is absolutely killing it, though; she’s in a league of her own. She pretty much owned every single scene she shared with Brad.

frozenskipper12 said:Huh? And who exactly is supposed to be the male lead here?

brighteagle39 said:And who played the female lead in that movie???

Movies don't work if you force them into that rigid formula where you absolutely need a lead guy, a lead girl, and then a supporting guy and girl to round it out. It’s a tired template.

I haven't seen Monster's Ball, and in The Silence of the Lambs, Foster is the lead female, while both men play supporting roles. There isn't a main male lead in that movie, nor are there any major female supporting roles.

hollowsailor19 said:Just finished watching Carol (2015) and man, I'm stunned. I knew Rooney Mara was up for Supporting Actress, but honestly, she is 100% the lead in Carol. It’s the exact same deal with Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl.

I don't get why the Academy pushes this stuff and basically embarrasses itself with these picks. Who's actually calling the shots on these nominations and deciding who counts as the lead??

I don't think it's the Academy forcing it; it's more likely the producers. For instance, with Brie Larson being such a lock for Lead this year, the producers probably pushed for Mara and Vikander to be put in Supporting just because they figured those were their best odds at a win.