OT: I hate public schools.

[lookingagain]

I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average

[lookingagain]

I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average

[lookingagain]

I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=briansd1]How about the conservative way? One lash of cane for a misbehaving incident.

We should let the Catholic nuns run the school system.[/quote]

Brian: Well, as a product of 12 years of Catholic school, I’d throw down on a gang banger before messing with a nun. They didn’t take no shit and they could deliver one hell of a blow with that ruler.

Kidding aside, I probably witnessed no more than three or four fights during all 12 years. You were there for an education and they didn’t hesitate to toss those that were disciplinary problems. My HS had nearly a 100% graduation rate, with 97% going on to college.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=briansd1]How about the conservative way? One lash of cane for a misbehaving incident.

We should let the Catholic nuns run the school system.[/quote]

Brian: Well, as a product of 12 years of Catholic school, I’d throw down on a gang banger before messing with a nun. They didn’t take no shit and they could deliver one hell of a blow with that ruler.

Kidding aside, I probably witnessed no more than three or four fights during all 12 years. You were there for an education and they didn’t hesitate to toss those that were disciplinary problems. My HS had nearly a 100% graduation rate, with 97% going on to college.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=briansd1]How about the conservative way? One lash of cane for a misbehaving incident.

We should let the Catholic nuns run the school system.[/quote]

Brian: Well, as a product of 12 years of Catholic school, I’d throw down on a gang banger before messing with a nun. They didn’t take no shit and they could deliver one hell of a blow with that ruler.

Kidding aside, I probably witnessed no more than three or four fights during all 12 years. You were there for an education and they didn’t hesitate to toss those that were disciplinary problems. My HS had nearly a 100% graduation rate, with 97% going on to college.

[Coronita]

[quote=lookingagain]I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average[/quote]

I wasn’t implying my kid is exceptional or above average.

I guess most of you folks are right, and probably overreacted a bit.

I didn’t have a pleasant kindergarden or for that matter elementary. I remember we were playing with some big wooden block, and this kid took one of the big blocks and threw it at my face, and he an his brother thought it was funny. And no, this wasn’t at some ghetto school.

And then I resented the fact that the teacher assigned me to help out not one but two esl students, because that was time away from my other friends who ended up not wanting to play. But hey, I guess times are changing because apparently the after school enrichment programs include “Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2”.

I do like my kid’s teacher. Nice lady.

[Coronita]

[quote=lookingagain]I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average[/quote]

I wasn’t implying my kid is exceptional or above average.

I guess most of you folks are right, and probably overreacted a bit.

I didn’t have a pleasant kindergarden or for that matter elementary. I remember we were playing with some big wooden block, and this kid took one of the big blocks and threw it at my face, and he an his brother thought it was funny. And no, this wasn’t at some ghetto school.

And then I resented the fact that the teacher assigned me to help out not one but two esl students, because that was time away from my other friends who ended up not wanting to play. But hey, I guess times are changing because apparently the after school enrichment programs include “Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2”.

I do like my kid’s teacher. Nice lady.

[Coronita]

[quote=lookingagain]I would have to agree with zk, and wonder if you are being a bit reactionary flu. My daughter also started kindergarten this week, probably at the same school as your daughter. While I have encountered a few difficult situations overall I have been impressed by the behavior of the children I have witnessed. It is much better than what I see at the adjoining park during evenings and weekends. As far as the sucking up, what I see is parents with the second or third child with the same teacher so of course they will be friendly! Just relax, things will work out.
And by the way, just about everyone I know with a kindergartener at that school reads and writes at first grade level and is bilingual so really our kids are just average[/quote]

I wasn’t implying my kid is exceptional or above average.

I guess most of you folks are right, and probably overreacted a bit.

I didn’t have a pleasant kindergarden or for that matter elementary. I remember we were playing with some big wooden block, and this kid took one of the big blocks and threw it at my face, and he an his brother thought it was funny. And no, this wasn’t at some ghetto school.

And then I resented the fact that the teacher assigned me to help out not one but two esl students, because that was time away from my other friends who ended up not wanting to play. But hey, I guess times are changing because apparently the after school enrichment programs include “Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2”.

I do like my kid’s teacher. Nice lady.

[CA renter]

[quote=Jacarandoso]I don’t know about the kids feeling burdened by helping disadvantaged children. My kid is in a situation where he is helping an ESL kid. I asked him if it bothered him. He said it didn’t. The third grade is going to be way too easy for him anyway. He can be a little selfish and I think it could be good for him in a “value added” sort of way. I tell him that I am proud of him for helping his classmate.[/quote]

You are very fortunate to have such a nice son, Rustico. Based on many of your posts, I’m sure you guys are doing a great job with your kids.

My comment was based on my experience as a teacher. We all pair kids up like this to some extent, but I’ve had kids (and their parents — especially their parents!) complain that they were being punished for being well behaved or academically advanced. It’s just a tough situation for teachers because the logistics do require these sorts of pairings in many cases.

[CA renter]

[quote=Jacarandoso]I don’t know about the kids feeling burdened by helping disadvantaged children. My kid is in a situation where he is helping an ESL kid. I asked him if it bothered him. He said it didn’t. The third grade is going to be way too easy for him anyway. He can be a little selfish and I think it could be good for him in a “value added” sort of way. I tell him that I am proud of him for helping his classmate.[/quote]

You are very fortunate to have such a nice son, Rustico. Based on many of your posts, I’m sure you guys are doing a great job with your kids.

My comment was based on my experience as a teacher. We all pair kids up like this to some extent, but I’ve had kids (and their parents — especially their parents!) complain that they were being punished for being well behaved or academically advanced. It’s just a tough situation for teachers because the logistics do require these sorts of pairings in many cases.

[NotCranky]

Thanks for the kind words. We respect my kid’s teacher immensely. She is in fact superwoman. I think most of them are pretty great. Parents should confront problems, and even give teachers orders if they have to. They should also put as much energy into supporting the teacher, in anyway they can, as they do complaining. Their kids will do better that way.

[NotCranky]

Thanks for the kind words. We respect my kid’s teacher immensely. She is in fact superwoman. I think most of them are pretty great. Parents should confront problems, and even give teachers orders if they have to. They should also put as much energy into supporting the teacher, in anyway they can, as they do complaining. Their kids will do better that way.

[CDMA ENG]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=CDMA ENG]One thing I can say I learned in school… Was how to fight. I got my ass kicked… ALOT! But I never decisively lost a fight. That is the key. You might lose to the bully… You usually do because they are bigger, but if you fight hard enough they won’t want to try you again. Each of my bullys moved on to harrassing someone else after fighting me.

You don’t have to win… Only earn thier respect and show that your not a mark.

I was a puss until seventh grade when the nieghborhood bully cornered me into a fight. I kicked his ass till he ran home crying. Didn’t have to fight again until the 10th grade. That one incident bought me three years worth of respect.

Well worth it.[/quote]

For sure, someone beat you badly with an ugly stick at some point.[/quote]

Nope! Just born that way.

[CDMA ENG]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=CDMA ENG]One thing I can say I learned in school… Was how to fight. I got my ass kicked… ALOT! But I never decisively lost a fight. That is the key. You might lose to the bully… You usually do because they are bigger, but if you fight hard enough they won’t want to try you again. Each of my bullys moved on to harrassing someone else after fighting me.

You don’t have to win… Only earn thier respect and show that your not a mark.

I was a puss until seventh grade when the nieghborhood bully cornered me into a fight. I kicked his ass till he ran home crying. Didn’t have to fight again until the 10th grade. That one incident bought me three years worth of respect.

Well worth it.[/quote]

For sure, someone beat you badly with an ugly stick at some point.[/quote]

Nope! Just born that way.

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