Re: [unschoolingbasics] emachines, was taking turns
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"I got an emachine for a great price and it's worked fabulous."
We just got one of those at Best Buy. When researching before buying, we found out that about a year ago EMachines was purchased by Gateway (did you notice the similarity of the desktop pic) so basically we bought a Gateway. Did you get the $299. deal?
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Shannon Sea
Murfreesboro. TN
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From: "Ren Allen" <starsuncloud@...>
"I'm open to suggestions."
Buy another computer. Seriously!:)
I got an emachine for a great price and it's worked fabulous. Their
tech support was great when we were setting it up and having trouble
with the router. Just get some cheap emachine from Best Buy and that
will save you all a lot of stress I bet.
If you really can't do that, then consider allowing each person as
long as they want (reminding them that people are waiting) and get the
other kids involved in some REALLY fun activity. Pull out clay or
playdough, put on a new movie, pull out some fun little toys or games
you've been saving (because you planned ahead and buy little stashes
of things for just such a day), bake a pizza, do whatever it takes to
engage them so they don't feel like they're missing something.
It's hard to be the full-time working parent. Maybe you could have
some activities set up ahead of time that you know they love, for dh
to engage them with? I guess it depends how actively involved he is
and how much tolerance he has for mess and such. I work full-time
also, but I'm fortunate to have a dh that gets it now (not in the
past) and invites the kids into whatever he is doing. Jalen has been
helping Daddy dig in dirt a lot lately, as Markus landscapes the front
yard.
Anyhoo, try to get more technology in your home if possible. Find ways
to engage everyone if not. And try to give them as much time as they
need on these activities so they feel "full" and not needy.
Ren
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We just got one of those at Best Buy. When researching before buying, we found out that about a year ago EMachines was purchased by Gateway (did you notice the similarity of the desktop pic) so basically we bought a Gateway. Did you get the $299. deal?
--
Shannon Sea
Murfreesboro. TN
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Ren Allen" <starsuncloud@...>
"I'm open to suggestions."
Buy another computer. Seriously!:)
I got an emachine for a great price and it's worked fabulous. Their
tech support was great when we were setting it up and having trouble
with the router. Just get some cheap emachine from Best Buy and that
will save you all a lot of stress I bet.
If you really can't do that, then consider allowing each person as
long as they want (reminding them that people are waiting) and get the
other kids involved in some REALLY fun activity. Pull out clay or
playdough, put on a new movie, pull out some fun little toys or games
you've been saving (because you planned ahead and buy little stashes
of things for just such a day), bake a pizza, do whatever it takes to
engage them so they don't feel like they're missing something.
It's hard to be the full-time working parent. Maybe you could have
some activities set up ahead of time that you know they love, for dh
to engage them with? I guess it depends how actively involved he is
and how much tolerance he has for mess and such. I work full-time
also, but I'm fortunate to have a dh that gets it now (not in the
past) and invites the kids into whatever he is doing. Jalen has been
helping Daddy dig in dirt a lot lately, as Markus landscapes the front
yard.
Anyhoo, try to get more technology in your home if possible. Find ways
to engage everyone if not. And try to give them as much time as they
need on these activities so they feel "full" and not needy.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
SPONSORED LINKS Secondary school education Graduate school education Home school education
Graduate school education online High school education Chicago school education
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