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Comment on English by jerseechik

jerseechik — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:27:12 +0000

I was taught the same- and we tell our kids that their “job” until they pass grade 12 is “school” (although they should get a second, part-time job around age 15 or 16).
Ultimately, I would like to pass along the good character that helps kids do their best in school and throughout life. My oldest daughter often needs to be reminded of the “Big Picture” to be motivated to do daily studies. I’ll try that with these classes, and keep praying!

Comment on English by In the world, not of it

In the world, not of it — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:48:24 +0000

Frustrating, I know. I have kept my kids from behaving this way by grounding them if they get below a certain grade average (usually 85). I had to relax this a bit for one of my kids who was honestly doing the best she could but just wasn’t grasping the material.

I have a student in one of my classes who is failing. She is always on Facebook, and involved in a lot of extra curricular activities, and has a part time job. She is very capable of doing the work. . . the work she has turned in was very well done. She’s just too busy.

My parents made it clear to me that school was the most important thing in my life. Everything else (job, social life, tv, etc.) was secondary, and would be removed if necessary to make more time for homework. I have tried to pass that on to my kids. They aren’t always happy about it, LOL, but they have missed activities because their work wasn’t done, or wasn’t done right.

Comment on Ramble by rootietoot

rootietoot — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22:16 +0000

(tries hard to find selfishness in the post, but fails)

pecans….cookies…The Four Feathers…Sir Lawrence Olivier in regency era formals. I like your house. Even if you do whine.

Comment on Morning! by rootietoot

rootietoot — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:20:41 +0000

today, I’m trying not to shoot anyone. If the day ends where that’s been accomplished, I’ll be satisfied.

Comment on Carousel by Angie

Angie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:13:07 +0000

Hooray for friends like Rootie!

May your whole month be placid and peaceful.

Comment on Carousel by rootietoot

rootietoot — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:30 +0000

I left knowing that all would be well in the Chick Household. May you have a completely uneventful day as well.

Comment on Captain’s Log by rootietoot

rootietoot — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:49:52 +0000

We are all so happy for you- Eli jumped up and down and said “Yayayaaaa!

Comment on Captain’s Log by Angie

Angie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:48:16 +0000

Wow. What a week. Hope she gets discharge approval soon. What a relief it will be for her to be back home!

Can’t imagine what purpose this incident serves, but we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him. Will pray that God would use even this for the good of your precious daughter–and continue to heal, protect, and sustain her.

Comment on Captain’s Log by Annette Heidmann

Annette Heidmann — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:16:52 +0000

Thanking the Lord with you for His mercy and for your great medical team!! May our faithful God sustain you and give you the strength (and rest) you need in these very tiring days.

Comment on MIA by Annette Heidmann

Annette Heidmann — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:16:54 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear that! I will be praying for her recovery.