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[ - ] I am so damn sick of not being able to reply! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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what's uo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Need advice - would you choose new start up school like IDEAL or PS 87 for bright, shy child? Thanks 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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ps87. kids of all personality tyoes attend good publics and thrive. remember, your dc will not be 4 yo forever. being shy does not mean you are sent to an overly coddling, tiny private school for life. btw, my shy dc ended up in G&T, and has become more comfortable than he was at nurturing preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Don't know anything about IDEAL but we love PS87. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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any shyness in the family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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My kids aren't shy but plenty are/were, and they seem happy and have friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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no, dc is only child with small, close family. Big school like PS87 might be wonderful for opening her up more?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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As the mom of a very bright, very shy child, I chose a private. My DD would be completely overlooked in a public school (she'll never cause a fuss and will always do what she's told). I think a new start up will bend over backward to pay attention to a bright, shy DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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IDEAL. The individual attention and resource and the fact that it will not end at 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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yes, but your kid will end up in boarding school because they will have a hard time getting into a decent nyc independent school for HS out of there. be prepared for that. at least in public its easier to jump ship and go private whenever there is a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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That is not true at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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I attended a lower tier nyc k-8, and was bored bored bored. luckily got into a good HS, but also family had some connections by that time. I would worry about a new school with fewer connections for HS. I would also worry about peer group. I went to a decent K-8, and even then many of the kids were just average. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Do you think it would be better in public school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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np: yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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yes. I think smart kids are less coddled and have to become more resourceful to succeed. I also think that if you want to trade up among privates the school will give you little support and it is not great politically. I also think that I would not be happy staying long term in a school I did not respect for a smart kid. all in all, public seems better than a new school with a weak peer group. your kid will be competing with other k-8 kids from better schools with a long history of connections. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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I used to work at a "lower tier" k-8 and we had many dc go to TT and second tier, no not all of them, but many. We also had many go to selective publics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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yes, but it was probably a school that has been around awhile and has decent connections. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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to the poster with a very bright, shy dc at private: I have the exact kind of kid. chose public G&T, and she is thriving, never overlooked and has actually become less shy. not the kid who will confront anyone or run to be first in lne, but way more friends and happier than in preschool. may have happened in private too, but this idea that shy kids will only thrive in very small classes with tons of attention is false. who knows, but I think my dc liked having less pressure and people breathing down her neck. her teacher is the very attentive type though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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I think so much depends on the teacher...you were lucky...I also knew the teacher my DD would get in her private and that teacher is known for being able to deal well with shy DC...maybe next year I'll have a different opinion, but, for now anyway, I think I made the right decision... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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I guess my point is that a shy dc can do well in either environment. good teachers count a lot anywhere, of course, but there is no one answer for any certain type of dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I saw kids, families and staff from Ideal at Victorian Gardens last week and I was really impressed by the kids and who I assume were teachers. My dd is in public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:54 PM Flag
[ - ] My boss has been a tyrant recently: short, angry, non-communicative, unreasonable demands...the whole nine yards. I don't know how I am going to get through the next few weeks until his mood changes. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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Maybe he's pissed at you. Sometimes when my team gets on my last nerve, I get like that b/c I'm so angry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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is it caused by anything specific, or is he just an ass? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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can you ask him what's wrong? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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OP: I doubt it's because he's angry at me. He's been unusually abusive to everyone who reports to him, to each of our teams, and to his counterparts in other parts of the firm. He's just in the "I hate the world" mood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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maybe something is going on in his personal life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] 11 days post ovulation. I took a pregn.test and it was negative. Should I retest in 2 days or just forget it and accept the neg. results? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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retest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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when?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Day 14 if you don't get your period. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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:) thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I'd wait until two or three days after period is normally due to test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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that's just the thing... I never know when it's coming cause they vary by length so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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then 11 dpo is way too early to be testing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] How about a poll? Name your dc's school and what the majority of moms wear to drop-off or pickup. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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tennis outfits - (out in CT) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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ps9 -- work clothes or work out clothes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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another ps9 mom. haven't noticed that many gym outfits, although there are a few people who always where them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Episcopal -- "fancy" daytime clothes (DD is in a PM class and there are a lot of SAHMs who are dressed by 12:30 drop-off) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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designer jeans and Ts, capris and Ts with sandals, or work out clothes. blech. hate twill capris. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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daycare-work clothes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I dunno -- my kid takes the bus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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PS11- cargo pants, sweats, jeans, t shirts - a few in dress pants/blouses if they are wohms in an office environment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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hmm...well there's a few women in complete head to toe burkas, a few in tight jeans and tank tops to show off their multiple tattoos, others come in scrubs b/c they work doctors' offices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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ps 9...Jersey City. Yeah, I don't really fit in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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ps 261? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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np: The women in full veil with only eyes showing is a little unnerving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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No one dress code is predominant. Business formal, business casual, casual, work-out clothing, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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What school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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183 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Hunter - casual work clothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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daycare, shorts, or capris nd t shirts. not me though. i wear work outfits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Is my marriage in trouble if I get happy when DH is away for work? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Nah. It is normal for the occasional trip to make you happy. If you are ONLY happy when he is away, you have problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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No. I do too. Still love DH dearly, but love having cereal for dinner and not having to share the remote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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LOL!!! So, so true! DH travels about 1 week a month and as much as I love him, not having to sleep with a man who snores almost as loudly as a freight train is a good thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone get letters today? Any new G&T news? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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NO! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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they will be here by friday. doe is not stupid enough to grant a bunch of spots in d3 lottery, only to have to change the following week. then again, most people will not register until G&T results are out. so who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok may be a dumb question but potty training here and ds pees standing up. What do you do in public bathrooms when they can't reach the toilet to pee? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.11.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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have them stand on your feet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Thanks. I'll try it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Did they change the font since the format change? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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yup. It was Arial for a week or two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] There is this crazy woman at my daughter 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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(ahh, crap, I accidentally hit return) - at my daughter's school who is throwing a fit over EVERY BOOK THEY'VE BEEN ASSIGNED. I feel it's stunting my daughter's education. Why should my kid have to be deprived in English class because this lady thinks *everything* is inappropriate? Other parents are pissed too. Is there anything we can do to stop this woman from ruining our kids' English class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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ask teacher to ignore said parent? What books? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Journey of the Sparrows, Night, Of Mice and Men, everything. She's determined that the entire summer reading list consist of nothing more challenging/offensive than "See Spot Run". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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What's wrong with Of Mice and Men or Journey of the Sparrows? Night (the one by Elie Wiesel?) might be more for older students. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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Just let the teacher and principal know that you support their reading list and think her censorship is unjust [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Is the school changing the assigned books? What school is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Did you ever have a "friend" who in the course of one telephone conversation just makes you feel like crap? Her life is one long series of personal training sessions, parties and romantic dinners with DH. I cannot say exactly why but I always hang up with her feeling like shit. And believe me I screen her calls a lot. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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She is just not sharing everything with you. Don't be a victim. She is a spinmeister. I should know - I've been her on occasion. Then of course I volunteer too much information when I swing the other way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Does she make you feel bad about yourself deliberately or are you just not happy that she is happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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She is in PR and marketing I suspect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] going to a pool party for a 5 year old. My db is under a year. Do i have to wear a bathing suit if i dont plan on putting him in the water? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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You should always be ready to hit the water in case your dc gets in trouble. You can wear a cover up or just a suit and shorts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] GREAT NANNY/BABYNURSE 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.11.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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