Comments for Life With Frenchie

Comment on No Child Left Behind… by Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:28:29 +0000

Wow. I didn’t know it had gotten that bad.

You know, in high school, we had multiple levels of the same course in one grade. I’ve long wondered why we don’t do that for younger grades. I know I felt stifled and bored in 2nd grade, and that was 25 years ago. I’d lose my mind studying what she’s studying right now.

I used to get yelled at for not finishing my math work fast enough (’since you’re supposed to be so damn smart’, the teacher would say), but we were not allowed to begin working on other work when we were done - we were expected to sit there until EVERYONE had finished their classwork. I was expected to sit and do nothing. Then, I’d get yelled at for daydreaming. Nice. The school administration actually told my mother to stop reading to me at night because I was too far ahead.

We have to admit that not all kids are at the same level or move at the same pace. Letting some kids run ahead does NOT mean we’re leaving other kids behind. It means we’re doing the best for both. Some kids need extra help or more time, some understand the current lesson immediately and need to move on.

I hope I get to do a mixture of homeschooling and private school with my kid(s) when/if I have them. But in today’s world, that’s a long shot.

Comment on Kid Nation - The Homestead Act by Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:57:21 +0000

Well said.

Comment on 90210 - Guilty Pleasure Television’s Most Famous Zip Code! by jen

jen — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:46:45 +0000

I am loving it too!

Comment on Obama-McCain Debate by jen

jen — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:45:59 +0000

I am ready for the election to be over so my home phone will stop rinking–so many darn political calls!

Comment on Early morning ramblings… by Spice

Spice — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:05:54 +0000

Love the new design!!!! I can’t wait to hear how Colleen’s weekend went up in NY City.

Comment on Have trouble sleeping on flights? Become a pilot… by MaryLea

MaryLea — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:42:10 +0000

This is one more thing to add to my list for reasons that I’m a nervous flyer. Holy Poop! That’s a scary one. Love your blog!

Comment on Are you smarter than a 5th grade teacher? by Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:26:06 +0000

Oh my. You’re compiling a list for her boss, right?

Comment on The Greatest Show on Earth by Sam

Sam — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:59:32 +0000

haha I still have Sara’s free circus voucher too! Maybe we ought to use them next time the circus is here.

Comment on Reliance Relocation by Bill

Bill — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:17:52 +0000

AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!

Reliance is incompetent and dishonest.

They’re not even cheap as you’ll find out after they get your stuff — the cheap quote is not binding on them and it’s all your fault that such is the case.

They’re crooks and should be ashamed of how they operate. They should be jailed.

Search the internet and you’ll find many such complaints.

Comment on Reliance Relocation by Sam

Sam — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:15:17 +0000

DO NOT USE RELIANCE in any way. The internet quote you get is not honored and, once they have your stuff, they’ll use every threat possible to get more money, and you’re left defenseless.

They don’t do anything they promise, clearly treat you as a sport, not a customer.