tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post2060758599312998245..comments2023-10-10T05:21:31.023-04:00Comments on Just simply live: My beef with schoolsKarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08785458737548945628noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-49622171820461065722010-11-19T12:42:15.593-05:002010-11-19T12:42:15.593-05:00The reality of this situation is that this child o...The reality of this situation is that this child obviously has internalized the feeling of "being bad" as modeled by the reactions of his peers to him. His subsequent behavior problems after being "shunned" by his peers is evidence to that. In my teaching days I went to a conference in which we took a survey to find out personality color. Most children are orange, which means they learn by doing, moving, talking, singing, etc. Most teachers were blue, which is the color of "a tight ship" and order. It is hard for children to fit in the model that the school system presents. Kudos to teachers and parents who recognize this and do the things that are necessary for children to learn by doing!Fueled by Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626315593651221779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-79197217243656223902010-11-18T14:46:38.491-05:002010-11-18T14:46:38.491-05:00Note to self: Do not enroll my children at Hunter ...Note to self: Do not enroll my children at Hunter Elementary school in Raleigh, N.C. Wouldn't you like to have your child taught by someone with such distain for parents?<br />Geesh!<br />Anyway, as someone who HAS also worked in the schools I am thankful that some of the younger teachers (and a few older, too) have embraced a new way of discipline and teaching strategies to actually engage children in the classroom. <br /><br />As an educator my heart broke for all children but specifically boys who struggle to learn in an institutional environment. Michael Sullivan came and taught a workshop for parents and teachers 2 years ago at our local library. He was fabulous. I highly recommend any of his books. I read "Connecting Boys with Books". He's been an educator and librarian for 20 years. He also has worked with boys with ADHD using non-traditional education settings for learning without being medicated. His website is:<br /><br />http://www.talestoldtall.com/Books.html<br /><br />My boys are in public schools, for now, but if I see them struggle in that environment I will pull them in a heartbeat.hcfischer1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04152422902180658354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-35597734422920055312010-11-17T12:22:41.347-05:002010-11-17T12:22:41.347-05:00Every parent with boys should read Raymond Moore&#...Every parent with boys should read Raymond Moore's "Better Late Than Early" ... and every parent of girls for that matter. I am the mother of SIX boys and 4 girls and home school. I know for a fact that 2 of my boys would have been labeled with ADD or ADHD and put in remedial classes had we sent them to the local school. We knew that they just needed time to mature ... one didn't read until 7 1/2 BUT then took off and at 12 placed at a college level in reading comprehension. The second didn't read WELL until he was NINE! This one really tested me as I was scared something was really wrong ... but sure enough one day he just got it. Prior to that he just wanted to be outside running, climbing, exploring ... I'm so so thankful I have the privilege to home school my kids because I know it isn't an option for many people.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015339584949261359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-16633891971037062102010-11-11T20:35:49.102-05:002010-11-11T20:35:49.102-05:00Well Naomi, Apparently you don't know me and k...Well Naomi, Apparently you don't know me and know that I DID WORK IN THE SCHOOL! YES, I DID! I was a school social worker for a while and do see the challenges you face. Maybe I wasn't clear but I was more concerned with the way the LUNCH monitors dealt with this kid. No, it isn't right! You don't label a kid as a bad kid! EVER! You DON'T talk about him like he isn't sitting right there! That is just common sense. AND YES, there is a lot of things the schools can do to help these kids. Really! I used to do them!!! Take the kid to the gym for 10 minutes in the beginning of the day! I agree safety is a concern but clapping your hands??? Seriously! I do also understand that teachers have a lot on their plate!! I don't know what goes on in the classroom but there is a lot more to this story that I didn't post for privacy concerns!! Just to let you know...Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785458737548945628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-23909073792803011942010-11-11T08:23:14.797-05:002010-11-11T08:23:14.797-05:00I challenge you to take on a teacher's job for...I challenge you to take on a teacher's job for one week and let me know how it goes. There is so much more to it than what you saw at lunch. As difficult as it is, you have to have children remain calm in a cafeteria full of other children for safety reasons. Also, the playground...it is because of all the parents who sue who make us teachers tell the children not to run, slow down, put down the ball. I have a child and I would expect him to sit still during lunch regardless if he is 5 and a boy. You have no idea what goes into teaching unless you experience first hand. 25 minutes at lunch will not give our job justice. Sorry, if you don't like the school system, pull your child out and do a better job.Naomi Przygodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004095658845055317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-63559129562445451452010-11-04T12:45:26.751-04:002010-11-04T12:45:26.751-04:00I am not even sure who you are but I happened acro...I am not even sure who you are but I happened across your post. I got tears in my eyes reading it here at my desk at work. If my twins were still in Kindergarten I could have sworn you were talking about one of them. They are 6 and both in 1st grade now. They both have been dx with ADHD and get a bum rap from their teachers. They are very intelligent and just need to move and be boys!!!! It is frustrating to the teachers but there has to be solutions that work for everyone. Thanks to the tug on my heart. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-86306228809361218212010-11-03T22:50:24.313-04:002010-11-03T22:50:24.313-04:00What a thoughtful and touching post, Kara. School...What a thoughtful and touching post, Kara. Schools could really use someone like you on board!Amy at Frugal Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298752476747646608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-26263344501541597642010-11-03T00:12:46.488-04:002010-11-03T00:12:46.488-04:00A friend of mine homeschools down in Amish country...A friend of mine homeschools down in Amish country, and her kids were playing on the playground during school hours. A teacher reemed them out for running on the playground. Same reason as you... some kid was running fast and fell and got a bloody nose.<br /><br />Because that was the first time that has ever happened. Ever. <br /><br />Sheesh.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652737346135197054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-42212465021251624642010-11-02T20:57:15.387-04:002010-11-02T20:57:15.387-04:00AHHH!!! That is so frustrating. From the teacher...AHHH!!! That is so frustrating. From the teacher perspective I can understand wanting the kid to be "good." BUT BUT BUT!!!! Anytime your attitude makes the children think there is a "bad kid" it is bad. The teachers and monitors need to realize the label they are putting on this precious little one. <br /><br />Perhaps you could call his parents and tell them what you observed his is "bad" behavior. That may get the ball rolling in a positive direction for him.Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407009384129965375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051832553622873414.post-59808968310073999362010-11-02T14:46:54.857-04:002010-11-02T14:46:54.857-04:00This is why I'm seriously concidering home sch...This is why I'm seriously concidering home schooling Timothy. I know he would be labled the problem child. He can't even lay still in his sleep. The whole thing with recess just makes me angry! No wonder so many children are medicated needlessly! You can't expect kids to sit still unless you give them an outlet for their energy.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12117565610610455291noreply@blogger.com