Actually, the "No More Unicorns" name is synonymous with "No More White Trash." As for the rest--I do have pet peeves, as I am sure you do--and I respond when I get the urge. You don't seem to be thrilled that I responded to part of another comment, yet your response was about my response, so you were as off-topic as was I. And don't even TRY to imply that I am different out of the classroom than I am in the classroom. I set a good example for my students, and that includes behavior as well as proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You don't know me, so don't make those assumptions. (Jul 13, 2008 | post #27)
I would LOVE to see parents BE parents and raise their kids with morals, discipline, and a work ethic. (Jul 12, 2008 | post #6)
I'm glad you mentioned the exclamation marks. I rarely ever even use ONE, and it amazes me the number of people who think anything is exciting enough for a multitude of them. It's typically seen in teenage writing--right up there with hearts over the lower case 'i' and a sick obsession with purple & unicorns. Even when teens are guilty of exclamation mark overkill, I get frustrated. Again--not sure what could be THAT exciting. (Jul 12, 2008 | post #23)
This may be the only reality show worth watching, and I think it should be an activity for ALL high school kids. It's brilliant. (Jul 10, 2008 | post #1)
What do you want to see President Bush do before leaving office??
Yes, I do. It seems that people are educated enough to know what causes pregnancy, but not self disciplined enough to do anything about it. Prevent it if you can't support a child or you aren't willing to give up your own wants for the child's needs. Hello, don't have sex if you can't take the time to use a condom or take a pill. Why is it more difficult than that? If you aren't responsible enough to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, you probably aren't responsible enough to be a parent. After all--it isn't the GRANDPARENTS' responsiblity to raise the child, and it isn't the general public's job to support the child. Those are often the options chosen. If parents were PARENTS instead of "the bestest friend", maybe some decent morals would be passed along. It frustrates me to see babies pay the price for parental irresponsibility, either through abortion or through miserable lives with no guidance or decent example to follow. That being said, some "accidental " parents do a marvelous job. They are to be congratulated. Unfortunately, I think some "accidental " parents want everyone to think they do such a grand job, but one look at the kids' actions and appearances tells a different story. A good example is much more necessary than a "buddy" who tries to be cool. (Jul 9, 2008 | post #33)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
Obviously I have a high threshold for annoyance, as I teach high school. I have taught preschool AND middle school as well, so don't talk to me about being uptight over a bit of noise. Some noise is one thing, but this seemed to be more than that. Many kids fly with their parents, and airlines do not have to go to such extremes. This tells me that the kids weren't just being kids. Every time I have flown, the announcements have included remaining in your seat with your belt fastened unless you are going to the restroom. Had the rule been followed, none of this would have been necessary. As for knowing more about what happened: Obviously she isn't going to come right out and say that she had NO control over her kids and that they were being brats. I am sure the airline employees didn't make this call easily, so I am willing to trust their anaysis of the situation, as they have the most to lose from it. And the remark about disrespectful adults--not controlling her children made her a disrespectful adult. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #19)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
Question: Do you have unruly children? It seems that the only people who wouldn't mind sitting on a plane for hours with kids that have to be called down more than once by the flight crew are people who have unruly kids at home. As for special needs kids: Maybe you work with kids who aren't disciplined systematically and consistently. My experience has not been negative. You obviously won't change your mind on this, and I obviously won't either, so we'll just have to agree to disagree. I don't think others should have to suffer because a mother can't control her kids, and you obviously think it's her right to let her kids do as they please. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #15)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
The mom admitted they were running around the plane. Can you imagine being a flight attendant trying to serve the passengers with those kids everywhere? (Jul 8, 2008 | post #12)
My students and I discuss this issue, and I told them that I don't want to be the one wielding the paddle. I would be too emotionally charged after the behavior it would take to push me to that point. I would want a neutral 3rd party to conduct the paddling. I was never paddled in school, and that's one of the reasons I typically didn't act like a jackass. Didn't want it! I just fear that waiting for a parent to arrive might take away the cause-effect lesson. Discipline should be timely, though I do see your point. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #5)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
Grrr... regardless of HOW ridiculous it is. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #10)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
I think that the rights of the other dozens of people who paid just as much should be respected. If she cannot control her children, she should not put them on a flight. She even admitted to being asked more than once to control them, but obviously she doesn't discipline them at home or she would have been able to take care of it on the flight. I work with special needs children, and if they are disciplined consistently, the behavior is typically controllable. She is using that as an excuse and probably to sue for money, and if she does, I hope she is laughed out of court. Sadly, she probably will not be, regardless of ridiculous it is. If I had been sitting nearby, I would have been LIVID. I hate sitting in a restaurant next to people who do not control their kids, and I can get up and leave when I choose. The other passengers could not do that. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #9)
I think it beats the heck out of "time out" for some offenses... and for older kids who do not care if they sit on their lazy bums on the "time out" rug for hours, as long as they don't have to MOVE. Wish we had it in schools. I would work my arms harder at the gym so I could give a good solid swat to some of those mouthy, undisciplined kids. :-) A little humiliation never hurt anyone. I remember in middle school that Mr. Burton would paddle anyone who touched his paddle. Odd, huh? (Jul 8, 2008 | post #3)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
I can't figure out if "grandmother " was a woman. I'm not trying to be humorous here--I really couldn't tell. (Sorry... had to fix a missing letter. I'm getting bad about that on here.) (Jul 8, 2008 | post #5)
Funniest thing EVER... Way to go, Southwest Airlines
I can't figure out if "grandmother " was a woman. I'm not trying to be humorous here--I really could't tell. (Jul 8, 2008 | post #4)
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