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[ - ] I'm always impressed and surprised when people say their kids are into chapter books at 4-5. I feel lame that my 5 yr old only wants picture books still. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Mine is one of the early big readers. It is different, not better or worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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you probably just need to find the right books. And, many picture are more complicated than early chapter books. The importan thing is to read alot to dc, every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Men: A. the Enemy or B. just people, like us, with problems of their own to contend with 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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C. People, but not that much like us. More straightforward. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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np. except when they lie and cheat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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straightforward? nah, simple is more like it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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they are The Other, and must be opposed, mistrusted and never levelled with honestly. Possible Space Aliens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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i love men...but then again, my friend whose husband is cheating on her and gave her herpes makes me think that some of them are the enemy, not that women wouldn't make good enemies but most women aren't in a position to do that to other women [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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WTF are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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which part don't you understand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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women not being in a position to do what to what to other women? You were talking about cheating. It takes 2 to do that and 1 is usually a woman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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if two women were married to each other, but that isn't that common [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:02 PM Flag
[ - ] haven't been on in DAYS. just finished dissertation prospectus. i smell like a jersey cow. WHAT'S CRACKIN BITCHES??? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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LOL! Welcome back chica [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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thanks. now if i fall asleep at the keyboard, please neatly wipe the drool off my posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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LOL! Just make sure you fall asleep on the ZZZZZZZ key. That way we will just ignore you! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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lol, it'd be hilarious if my nose managed to hit VBA or something as i went down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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congrats!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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lol, the prospectus is a couple of paragraphs ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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that's important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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uh i don't know what program you are in, PhD prospectuses (yes that is the plural) are 20 pages and take an entire term to write and defend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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bath, bed, vibe, sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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is that what the beyond stands for - bed, bath and "beyond?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
[ - ] what about the phil and ted? even if I only have one child ---I'm looking for a jogging strolle rand like that i may get future use from it... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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do not get a double stroller i you have only one child. you will get very tired of the questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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you can get the phil and ted - no one will ask questions, I've seen plenty not set up as double. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:07 PM Flag
[ - ] this dairy queen ad with the little girl flirting with the boy to get a sundae disturbs me. sexing up kids disturbs me. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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oh good grief [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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haven't seen it. How old are the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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she's maybe 7. 8? the flirting is jsut one part. when the little boy sends her over a sundae she says "it's like shooting fish in a barrel"... kinda not cute to be advertising sexual exploitation and mini prostitution [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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that's actually kind of funny [ Reply | More
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lol [ Reply | More
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np- ittta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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np. maybe 11 at oldest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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younger! u haev small dcs obviously [ Reply | More
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that commercial is weird. what is the mother's face supposed to be saying "oh no, my daughters a cock tease"? [ Reply | More
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EXACTLY!!! [ Reply | More
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"a manipulative little whore, just like her mom" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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it is so weird. has the worst implications about women, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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what should disturb you more is that your kids are eating that shit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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op: so true! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:06 PM Flag
[ - ] DS is 14 mo and has a bottle when he wakes up and one before bed - am I supposed to stop with the bottles soon? cannot imagine trying to get him to drop these.... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I talked to my ped about the same thing yesterday at dc's 15mo check-up. She was not concerned about these 2 bottles, particularly because he doesn't hang out sucking on them for soothing. Just drinks quickly and is done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] for the first time ever my 3 y.o ds referenced a kid on his soccer team, as a "black boy." i talked to him about not referring to people by their race, but wondering if others have btdt and have better advice. thanks 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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black mom here; PERFECTLY FINE to adress people by race, honestly, trust me. i am proud that your son KNOWS races! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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^^what is disturbing perhaps is if he says "hey black boy!" but if it's "mom, you remember chad? no? the black boy?" that's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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really? why is it necessary information? what difference does the kid's color make? by the way, i have noticed our nanny, who is black, always refers to folks by their color (which is where i think ds gets it). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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yeah, people of color tend to reference people by color because race is very salient in our lives. it's like hair color. we aren't uncomfortable with it. it's not UNnecesary info, either. i think u are mapping your concerns onto ds where there shouldn't be any yet. i could tell u a funny story about my classmate who was all of 9 years old before she 'learned' that i was black. and she kinda sorta freaked. hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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that is funny. i was just hoping to keep him color blind for awhile. i guess it's just a matter of time. i'm glad it's cool for him to specify! thanks for your input--if i had a black and white cookie i'd hold it up to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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no no no colorblind is NOT the way. please, do me this favor white mom. don't encourage colorblindness. i know what you are trying to do, but seems to me like ds is really progressing well and u shouldn't be afraid that he sees race. he doesn't see INEQUALITY, he just sees race. that is BEAUTIFUL! you don't want him to say "you're my friends because i ignore this huge part of who you are". he says "you're black, indian, korean, you're my friends. i'm a white boy. let's play" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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very cool insights. i'm so glad i posted. i'm actually producing a doc now called black in america and it's been a huge learning experience. thank you again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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that sounds so rewarding. really, ds will be so much more comfortable with HIS race if he feels it's ok to acknowledge race in other people. the problem with racism is most white people are so uncomfortable with race that they can't even deal. ds is waaayyy ahead of the game. and keep that nanny! lord knows i don't need another black woman losing a job because of something i posted on UB :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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^^from stephen colbert: "i don't see race. i only know i'm white because police call me sir" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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np now that is funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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np I think you are a very wise woman. Wonderfully said! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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it's a simple DESCRIPTOR! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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it's just like noting hair color to me. black mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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My 4 yo DC occasionally refers to someone with "dark skin" as an identifier and she adores her cousin who is biracial (and looks it) and talks about her beautiful curly hair, etc. but I was hurt and shocked when we happened to be sitting in a restaurant near a table of very dark-skinned people and she spontaneously told me she thought they were "ugly" because they were too dark, that light skin was prettier. I lectured her on how skin doesn't matter, etc. but it still bothers me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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yeah, see to me this is diff from pure racial identifiers (black mom above). you're definitely right to let her know the whole good skin bad skin thing is wrong, but seeing different races and ethnicities is a quality, not a setback [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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I totally agree with you. My DC is Asian, and she is aware of race tho has never been bothered or judgmental about it before. Has said cute things, like she wished she had curly hair like an AA kid in her class or her cousin. I honestly think she was just talking (like telling me my brown dress is dull and her pink skirt is prettier, which she does all the time), but it shocked me and led to a lecture on how all people are beautiful. That is really a more accurate response I think, since I agree to acknowedge the difference is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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she prob was just talking, now that you mention that. watch for patterns though! i would definitely make sure i compliment different ethnicities of people when i am out with her, though.. lol and not in some exotic "oh, can i touch your afro" way either. we black people hate that :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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My DD happened to sneak a peek at an old SATC episode with Miranda and neighbor Robert kissing. I asked her what she thought of that-she said what? I said because the girl is white and the man is black. She said I don't think it matters mommy--we're all the same on the inside. It's one of the smartest statements she's ever made--she is 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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you let your 6 yr old watch that episode! lolol adopt me please, cool sexually liberated mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I made her close her eyes where there was any real nudity or sex scenes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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damnit, you're a total wet blanket :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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why would you ask that? do YOU have a problem with it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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you (meaning adults) are the one that has a connotation associated with race and color. he is pointing out that he is black- just like a crayon or something. perfectly fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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np: i think her ds is smart enough to know race. i think he's pointing out that he's black and we as adults think that means he's pointing out inequality or something inappropriate. he's saying he's black. he is black... or brown like a crayon, black like a racial category [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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Its not big deal. Kids notice differences - who is big, small, has long hair, short hair, etc. Race/color is just another descriptor. Its the adults that make describing someone by their race taboo. Why make him color blind - would you want him to not notice other things about people? (black mom whose dc talks about her friends who are vanilla, chocolate or strawberry (??) all the time) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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One of my son's two teachers is black and they spent a day with paint chips deciding what color everyone was... it was so matter-of-fact and "everyone is some color" that I was happy i send him to the school/// [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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that school needs to get a new colors instructor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Jogging stroller - Bob or Kelti? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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BOB [ Reply | More
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bob [ Reply | More
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depends on how much you jog. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Which non-cell phone, non cable service do you use? I want a landline for emergencies only. Are they all the same these days? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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we have verizon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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us too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:00 PM Flag
[ - ] the Real World is scary!! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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oooh which part? I am a closet fan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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there's this scene where all of the guys are taunting Greg to fight...getting in his face, screaming, throwing things, punching the walls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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they cast people based on their propensity toward psychosis. its not "the real world", its "the psycho house" [ Reply | More
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TIA [ Reply | More
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Meant ITA [ Reply | More
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the fight scene was crazy and intense. Greg acts like a 15 year old - but will and dave are down right scary when upset. And - Reva is not attractive- why fight over her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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i had no idea why they were fighting, didn't watch the whole episode, but the fight was intense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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they don't like greg - and were sick of his childish antics - last straw was him messing with their toothbrushes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:02 PM Flag
[ - ] 4yo has copied his preschool friends and started the horrible process of name-calling. You're a baby, you're a car, you're a Power Ranger head, you're a horse. Yesterday, he called a babysitter who was over watching his younger brother a "monkey" and guess what, she's black. (He calls his brother that too, and doesn't mean it in the slur sense). We're teaching him to lay off the name calling, but other than that, what are you doing at this age to teach sensitivity to people with disabilities, different races, etc? And what should I have said to her? I corrected him in front of her, but didn't make a big deal about it....thanks! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I would have made a big deal of it. That is very time-out worthy imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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np: i disagree. i think calling someone a fatso is bad. calling someone a monkey when it was not meant as a racist slur is not bad. i do think it has to be addressed, but it's not time-out worthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Let me be clear, it wasn't the monkey comment as much as the whole name-calling thing. That needs to stop. Fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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i don't allow name calling but i only send for timeouts or any kind of punishment/consequence if it's a bad name. (doodyhead is usually the favorite in my house) [ Reply | More
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He wasn't being racist - no reason to make a big deal out of that incident. I would just try to talk about name calling on a regular basis, how it isn't nice, hurts feelings, etc... We are in the poopy head phase here.. ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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I actually think its pretty funny -- not because its o.k. but he's just a kid and I'm sure you were horrified. Hopefully she knows he didn't mean anything (racial) by it. Don't make too much of a big deal, talk to him about how it makes him feel when someone calls him names and teach him to be sensitive to someone's feeling is the way to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think the less a kid has, the more they will do. It seems like the greatest artists,minds etc were the ones who had to struggle. I'm starting to think that when I buy every art supply imaginable for my 5 yo to paint with, it sort of kills her desire to paint. Any thoughts on this? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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my most successful cousin is the one who grew up in a tiny 1 br apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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well, there are two things...first of all, yes, indulgence and coddling do stifle passion and drive. there are all kinds of struggle, i mean, people can struggle to overcome the coddling, but that goes against most people's grains. just human nature. second of all, 5 year olds don't really work on that level so don't worry about it [ Reply | More
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^for most of our generation, you had self esteem DESPITE your family, not because of it. this new trend to tell a kid "you're the best at everything and anyone who says otherwise is a damn fool" is so crazy to me [ Reply | More
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i don't think so. i do think you can spoil a child and give them too much and it kills their desire and incentive. but i don't think a person has to struggle to acheive greatness. [ Reply | More
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I don't think it is always related. I do think that if you give a kid everything and expect nothing, you are setting him/her up for a life of disapointed entitlement though. There is nothing wrong wtih giving your kid tools he/she needs to learn things like art or music, but you should probably make him earn some of what he needs or wants at some point. 5 may be a little early but whenever you give an allowance, he should pay for some extras. [ Reply | More
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np-ita. I have to resist the urge to go out and buy every book or material there is when dc have new interests. [ Reply | More
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I agree with this philosophy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I don't think it's al;ways related. I admire people who have bootstrapped themselves to success and there are a lot of them, it seems, but I grew up relatively wealthy and was very, very driven. I think it was pure competitiveness. I will say, however, that my parents never overindulged us. I am trying to do the same with DC. It's hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:03 PM Flag
[ - ] How involved is your dh with dc's preschool? I'm secretly envious of the moms whose dh's do occassional drop off/pick up and attend school related functions. Seems their kids are the most confident ones at school too. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.29.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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dh hardly involved at all. signed currently separated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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At our school, I think there's a pretty clear pattern: DHs of WOHMs are much more in the picture. No surprise, obviously. [ Reply | More
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np: at our prschool the most involved dads are dhs of sahms with nannies. [ Reply | More
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Same at my school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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At ours it's either the DHs of WOHMs, the DHs who run the hedge funds and can show up to work when they want, or the SAHDs. [ Reply | More
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My DH is in IT and has the same flexibility when it comes to showing up to work whenever he wants. You don't have to run a hedge fund to be able to do that. [ Reply | More
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Who said you do? I'm talking about my preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Dh is juggling 2 jobs. It's difficult for him to make time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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At my dd's prek, all the dads and the moms show up for everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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We both woh f/t so we pretty much split drop-off. (He travels more than I do, so I do a bit more.) The babysitter generally does pick-up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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That's us too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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dh drops kids at the school bus every day and hangs with the other parents. He's on the Dad's committee. Attends just about every play, meeting, etc. He hs done pick up as well and did it more when he was between jobs last year. Before we had the bus, he did drop-off twice per week (but not for pre-school as it started too late) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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DH does drop-off, I do pick-up. Since we have two toddlers at home he usually takes the time off from work and gets involved in school activities (field trips, etc.). When I was WOHM (I am SAHM now) the roles were reversed (he did pick-up, I dropped-off) but his work is so much more flexible that he did most of the field trips. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Dh very involved in school duties. I didn't give him a choice of opting out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Very. More involved than some of the moms, honestly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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my dh was the class parent this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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He does dropoff every day and we both go to all functions where parents are invited. And DC is very confident; I never thought about that being related to DH's involvement, but perhaps it is. I am a FT WOHM, btw (DH works FT as well). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 05:50 PM Flag
[ - ] what is your 2 mo feeding/sleeping schedule? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.29.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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At 2mos DB was eating every 2hrs (bf w/supplements). And napping every 1-1 1/2hrs for 1hr. Think that often is unusual though. Bedtime @ 7 - slept 5-6hrs then up every 2hrs for bf till 7am. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] anyone visit storyland amusements in nj? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.29.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you do private school if you were us: 3 children, we don't live lavishly but work hard and two incomes are pretty much needed to cover mortgage, childcare, school tuition, two vacations per year. Not in debt (other than huge mortgage) maxing out 401k but no substantial savings beyond that. Zoned for BAD school. Future increase in HHI possible but by no means certain (or dramatic). "Normal" G&T possible for Child 1, not unlikely for Child 2 and unclear at this point for Child 3? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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You lost me at "don't live lavishly" paired with the subsequent examples of same... [ Reply | More
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np: it's all a matter of perspective [ Reply | More
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OP: don't get it? What's lavish? A mortgage? Childcare? Preschool tuition? Admittedly, we could do away with vacations and stay in Manhattan year round in addition to working full-time ?? [ Reply | More
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that's exhausting [ Reply | More
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why did you move to a bad school zone? I would move to a good one and not worry about private [ Reply | More
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