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Ive never been home schooled and neither will my sons, but I just wanted to know what is the big deal for a child to go to public/private school?
I've noticed that numerous people on this forum have stated children who are homeschooled have a social disadvantage. Then SOME parents were on the defensive by saying "There child has friends that they interact with on a daily basis." What?? 5-10 children from the neighborhood? Please. Whats wrong with having different friends from different neighborhoods?
As a child, there is NO experience like a walk/bus to school with your friends, LEARNING IN A CLASSROOM SETTING(even if it includes a little classroom banter, thats what kids do), playing @ recess with your friends, walking home from school, doing homework/class projects with your parents. For those who had a traditional public/private school education who have decided to NOT allow your child to have the joyous experiences you had as a child, WHY? Did you NOT enjoy "being a kid
Yes, I understand there CAN BE distractions in the classroom(other kids, fire drills), but whats wrong with a traditional school setting? Do you want your children to be up under you all the time without having experience to respect authority other than you and OTHER adult family members? Believe it or not, there is a discipline factor in a traditional classroom. I think teachers HAVE THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD(and are VERY underpaid) because they have to deal with 20-30 different personalities on a daily basis. With the country being MORE diverse than ever, school is the foundation in learning other cultures and traditions. It is a start so when you are older and you come into contact with different ethnicities, you know not to believe the different stereotypes society has placed on different nationalities.
As a child in grammar/middle/1st 2 yrs of HS , 95% of my friends/classmates(we were ALL friends) were afro american. I had NEVER seen a hispanic other than puerto rican.
As a child in grammar/middle/1st 2 yrs of HS , 98% of my friends/classmates were afro american/west indian(haitian, jamaican, guyanese, trini, etc). I had NEVER seen a hispanic other than puerto rican. When I transferred high schools my JR year, I had met dominican/brazilian/ecuadorian/
panamanian/peruvian/colombian people. Im glad i did go to public school because I WOULD HAVE NEVER met any other people than afro-american.
Its funny NO one said that public school would be good for learning different ethnicities/cultures. Maybe because here in NJ the culture is VERY diverse, I appreciate it a little more.
Yes, I did spell their wrong, but when you use "homeschool" in the form that you used it in, it is written "home school", not "homeschool"
I understand that SOME of the U.S. education isnt up to par and kids can get bored when they learn @ a faster pace than the rest of the class(I was one of those children)
I enjoyed going to school. Yeah there were bullys and troublemakers, but hey, it happens. I fel sorry for the children who have to sit for an hr or 2 o the school bus. I didnt have to experience that because here in NJ because MOST of the urban area schools are in the same neighborhood as our homes, unlike in rural areas.
I say teachers are underpaid because youve got people who all they do is play sports and they are getting paid millions of dollars, while the people who count in the "real world" like teachers, social workers, police & firemen(who risk there lives daily), make good money, but not as much as these glorified athletes. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE sports, but i live in the real world.
I do realize teachers make good money in NJ, but compared to all of the worthless occupations who pay more, they are underpaid.
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There are many reasons for homeschooling (some outrageous, most not), but here is my reason.
My 9yr old daughter has a variety of medical 'issues'...for every 2 days she was in the classroom, she was home sick in bed for 3 (after awhile all those absences add up). Two of her 'conditions' require that she carry an Inhaler (asthma) and an Epipen Jr. (Anaphalxia). When I informed the school that she needed to have these items on her at all times in event of an attack, I was informed that the medicine would have to stay either in the Infirmary or in the Front Office and she would have to be brought there in order to recieve treatment. Now please keep in mind that we had a notice from her Pediatrican that these items MUST stay WITH HER.
Not wanting to make waves, I smiled, nodded my head and gave the school a set and then slipped a set in my daughter's backpack (she had it if she needed it), I was also 'informed' that while her need of an Epipen negated her being able to play outside at recess she was 'required' to attend OUTSIDE Gym classes without her Epipen.
My daughter almost died during a OUTSIDE Gym class when she was stung by a Wasp and then told to 'Shut Up and Deal' when it happened-----in less then 2 minutes after being stung my daughter went into CARDIAC ARREST. I was not informed of the incident until 1 hour later when she was in ICU and minimally stabilized----her grade level at school was 1st Grade. The Gym Teacher had the balls to tell me that she did not know of my daughter's health condition nor was she informed of the need for an Epipen or Inhaler, nor was she ever instructed in the use of such 'Medical paraphanalia'. She also stated to me that she was teaching the class alone and had no time to 'deal' with a 'WHINEY BABY', nor any way of reaching the Office Staff other then to send a child to inform them that there had been an 'incident'.
I will NEVER again entrust my child to the care of the Public School System. These so called 'Professional' Educators are poorly trained, in some cases woefully underpaid, are thrown into classrooms that hold 30 children and expected to 'teach' pupils but can no longer discipline ( if you do something wrong in class you get it from the Teacher then get sent to the Office and get it there and then go home and get it again). Gone are the days of the Teacher being held responsible for her students and classroom (nowadays we have Teacher's showing BrokeBack Mountain in class instead of actually TEACHING). Gone are the days when kids went to school properly attired and said Yes Ma'm, No Ma'm, May I, Please and Thank you. Now the kids get a half day in the middle of the week, Teacher isn't expected to utilize his/her time for Lesson planning the way they should and we allow the FCAT which has no real signifigance other then to see if the Teacher is even teaching the material (they spend 3 months learning that junk instead of learning to read, write and figure.) Still half our kids can't do any of it and the Teacher's complain they don't have enough time to teach or plan but yet want off more days. Our response you ask!?! Lengthen the school day, cut down summer vacation and add more Teacher Planning days. What's wrong with that picture???? OH and while your at it, let's dumb down the academics, yet require 4th graders to start Algebra and require High Schoolers to have volunteers hours in order to graduate (little hard to volunteer if Jr. and Sally are spending 90% of their time at home catching up on school work that they couldn't finish in class) and flunking them if they don't have all the 'Required time' but pass Paul and MaryJo because they are on the Football and Cheer Squad (don't worry they don't need to read for those jobs....just play well and look sexy).
Just so that the record is set straight... I am a product of the late 60's, attended both Pulic/Private school in the 70's & 80's, recall 'Corporal Punishment' and it's ripple effect and went on to become a Preschool Teacher---I have since that time witnessed the decline of our youth, the total lack of discipline,respect for self and others and the lack thereof morals and standards. My children ( I have two) understand that I make the rules not them, I am the final authority in all things (unless you are dealing with Religion then I pass the buck to God), I brought them into this world and I can take them out. Don't like the fact that I spank---here's the phone, while you are calling Children's Services I'll pack your bags and you can wait outside for them and don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out.
To sum it all up ---yeah I loved being a kid and yeah I think I'll let her have a joyous occasion .....by learning in an environment that treats her for the individual she is, not some seat assignment or dollar sign (for every child the school has they get yeah so much money and are not above fudging their records). The old days are gone and school is not the same as you and I once knew it--if it was then the old rules would still apply, kids would have far more respect and life would be easier.
My kids get their 'Social' from Girl/Boy Scouts, neighborhood children, Church, Volunteer Work, and Living History and extra curricular activities.
There are many reasons for homeschooling (some outrageous, most not), but here is my reason.
My 9yr old daughter has a variety of medical 'issues'...for every 2 days she was in the classroom, she was home sick in bed for 3 (after awhile all those absences add up). Two of her 'conditions' require that she carry an Inhaler (asthma) and an Epipen Jr. (Anaphalxia). When I informed the school that she needed to have these items on her at all times in event of an attack, I was informed that the medicine would have to stay either in the Infirmary or in the Front Office and she would have to be brought there in order to recieve treatment. Now please keep in mind that we had a notice from her Pediatrican that these items MUST stay WITH HER.
Not wanting to make waves, I smiled, nodded my head and gave the school a set and then slipped a set in my daughter's backpack (she had it if she needed it), I was also 'informed' that while her need of an Epipen negated her being able to play outside at recess she was 'required' to attend OUTSIDE Gym classes without her Epipen.
My daughter almost died during a OUTSIDE Gym class when she was stung by a Wasp and then told to 'Shut Up and Deal' when it happened-----in less then 2 minutes after being stung my daughter went into CARDIAC ARREST. I was not informed of the incident until 1 hour later when she was in ICU and minimally stabilized----her grade level at school was 1st Grade. The Gym Teacher had the balls to tell me that she did not know of my daughter's health condition nor was she informed of the need for an Epipen or Inhaler, nor was she ever instructed in the use of such 'Medical paraphanalia'. She also stated to me that she was teaching the class alone and had no time to 'deal' with a 'WHINEY BABY', nor any way of reaching the Office Staff other then to send a child to inform them that there had been an 'incident'.
I will NEVER again entrust my child to the care of the Public School System. These so called 'Professional' Educators are poorly trained, in some cases woefully underpaid, are thrown into classrooms that hold 30 children and expected to 'teach' pupils but can no longer discipline ( if you do something wrong in class you get it from the Teacher then get sent to the Office and get it there and then go home and get it again). Gone are the days of the Teacher being held responsible for her students and classroom (nowadays we have Teacher's showing BrokeBack Mountain in class instead of actually TEACHING). Gone are the days when kids went to school properly attired and said Yes Ma'm, No Ma'm, May I, Please and Thank you. Now the kids get a half day in the middle of the week, Teacher isn't expected to utilize his/her time for Lesson planning the way they should and we allow the FCAT which has no real signifigance other then to see if the Teacher is even teaching the material (they spend 3 months learning that junk instead of learning to read, write and figure.) Still half our kids can't do any of it and the Teacher's complain they don't have enough time to teach or plan but yet want off more days. Our response you ask!?! Lengthen the school day, cut down summer vacation and add more Teacher Planning days. What's wrong with that picture???? OH and while your at it, let's dumb down the academics, yet require 4th graders to start Algebra and require High Schoolers to have volunteers hours in order to graduate (little hard to volunteer if Jr. and Sally are spending 90% of their time at home catching up on school work that they couldn't finish in class) and flunking them if they don't have all the 'Required time' but pass Paul and MaryJo because they are on the Football and Cheer Squad (don't worry they don't need to read for those jobs....just play well and look sexy).
Just so that the record is set straight... I am a product of the late 60's, attended both Pulic/Private school in the 70's & 80's, recall 'Corporal Punishment' and it's ripple effect and went on to become a Preschool Teacher---I have since that time witnessed the decline of our youth, the total lack of discipline,respect for self and others and the lack thereof morals and standards. My children ( I have two) understand that I make the rules not them, I am the final authority in all things (unless you are dealing with Religion then I pass the buck to God), I brought them into this world and I can take them out. Don't like the fact that I spank---here's the phone, while you are calling Children's Services I'll pack your bags and you can wait outside for them and don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out.
To sum it all up ---yeah I loved being a kid and yeah I think I'll let her have a joyous occasion .....by learning in an environment that treats her for the individual she is, not some seat assignment or dollar sign (for every child the school has they get yeah so much money and are not above fudging their records). The old days are gone and school is not the same as you and I once knew it--if it was then the old rules would still apply, kids would have far more respect and life would be easier.
My kids get their 'Social' from Girl/Boy Scouts, neighborhood children, Church, Volunteer Work, and Living History and extra curricular activities.
How much is the disney world meal plan per person each day?
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I got a quote from a travel agent for a vacation in disney, the week of Christmas '08. It was over $7000!! That seems a bit much so I am trying to break down the price,,, meal plan, hopper tickets and resort stay (a room in the tower of the contemporary) for 3 adults and 3 children. I would like to make sence of this price. Help!! Thank you
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When I tried to go through and find a estimate for you by booking a room during Christmas '08 at the Contemporary it said that no rooms were available for the dates and party size (I did 12/21/08-12/27/08). So I can't really give you a detailed break down of overall pricing.
Since you are at the Tower of the Contemporary and in the prime season (Christmas) a tower room could run anywhere from $1,000 to $1,600 per night. Keep this in mind when looking at the price they gave you!
The meal plan ends up costing around: $37.99 per day for adults (10+) and $10.99 per day for children (3-9).
Is this Disney feast worth it?
Well, many have survived vacations at Disney World without the plan and many have returned from Disney vacations with a lighter wallet. Some have mastered the art of fasting on the free ice water offered and backpacks filled with PB & J sandwiches. There is no right or wrong--the question is more of what kind of dining would you like to do at Disney.
To assess the value of purchasing the Disney Dining Plan you need to consider many factors:
1. Do you like to eat? How often? Do your kids eat like football players in training or in small increments?
2. Do you plan a sit-down meal anyway each day or do you prefer counter service meals? Can you leave the rides for a few hours to sit down and eat?
3. What are the ages of your crew (not including adults)?
4. Do you like to try new restaurants? Are character meals frequent on your trips?
Depending on your answers to those questions, the Disney Dining Plan may or may not be the best option for your Disney dining experiences. As a comparison, if you chose to eat dinner at LeCellier in Epcot, lunch at Cosmic Rays in the Magic Kingdom, and a Mickey bar as a snack-you might order the following:
LeCellier: (Adult meal)Appetizer-Shrimp Cocktail($9.99) Filet Mignon ($26.99) Maple Creme Brulee ($5.99) beverage (about $2.49)= $44.46 plus tax and 18% tip (plan pays this. The total sums up to about $55 for that meal.
Cosmic Rays: (Adult meal)Entree-BBQ Rib Platter ($8.99) Sprite ($2.29) Brownie ($2.49)= $13.77 tax .96 = $14.73
Mickey Bar: Priceless! Actually about $3.00
The day total for one adult on the Disney Dining Plan is about $72.00. With the plan you would have paid $37.99 of that total. Tax and tips are included in that price. If you are a character diner, there are many character buffet experiences to be had with the plan. The popular Chef Mickeys character dinner costs $27.99 for adults and $12.99 for children 3-9.
When I tried to go through and find a estimate for you by booking a room during Christmas '08 at the Contemporary it said that no rooms were available for the dates and party size (I did 12/21/08-12/27/08). So I can't really give you a detailed break down of overall pricing.
Since you are at the Tower of the Contemporary and in the prime season (Christmas) a tower room could run anywhere from $1,000 to $1,600 per night. Keep this in mind when looking at the price they gave you!
The meal plan ends up costing around: $37.99 per day for adults (10+) and $10.99 per day for children (3-9).
Is this Disney feast worth it?
Well, many have survived vacations at Disney World without the plan and many have returned from Disney vacations with a lighter wallet. Some have mastered the art of fasting on the free ice water offered and backpacks filled with PB & J sandwiches. There is no right or wrong--the question is more of what kind of dining would you like to do at Disney.
To assess the value of purchasing the Disney Dining Plan you need to consider many factors:
1. Do you like to eat? How often? Do your kids eat like football players in training or in small increments?
2. Do you plan a sit-down meal anyway each day or do you prefer counter service meals? Can you leave the rides for a few hours to sit down and eat?
3. What are the ages of your crew (not including adults)?
4. Do you like to try new restaurants? Are character meals frequent on your trips?
Depending on your answers to those questions, the Disney Dining Plan may or may not be the best option for your Disney dining experiences. As a comparison, if you chose to eat dinner at LeCellier in Epcot, lunch at Cosmic Rays in the Magic Kingdom, and a Mickey bar as a snack-you might order the following:
LeCellier: (Adult meal)Appetizer-Shrimp Cocktail($9.99) Filet Mignon ($26.99) Maple Creme Brulee ($5.99) beverage (about $2.49)= $44.46 plus tax and 18% tip (plan pays this. The total sums up to about $55 for that meal.
Cosmic Rays: (Adult meal)Entree-BBQ Rib Platter ($8.99) Sprite ($2.29) Brownie ($2.49)= $13.77 tax .96 = $14.73
Mickey Bar: Priceless! Actually about $3.00
The day total for one adult on the Disney Dining Plan is about $72.00. With the plan you would have paid $37.99 of that total. Tax and tips are included in that price. If you are a character diner, there are many character buffet experiences to be had with the plan. The popular Chef Mickeys character dinner costs $27.99 for adults and $12.99 for children 3-9.
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