Trisha R Sides

Tuck- I like your style! I see so many people who are afraid or
embarrassed to stand up for their kids in public. There have been times,
when someone was treating my son unfairly and I just kept my mouth shut
and got him away from them, and then later I think, "Why didn't I SAY
something?" Way to go !

Trisha


On 21 Dec 2002 01:49:44 -0000 [email protected] writes:
> . He was really frustrated. I asked him if he
> wanted the
> worksheet, and he said no. So I took it and crumpled it up and I
> said "this
> worksheet means nothing. You never have to do them if you don't want
> to,
> ever. It's simply a way for an uncreative teacher to make herself
> think
> she's getting through to you some way. Did you learn anything about
> what she
> was saying?" yes. "Then you don't need a worksheet to tell you
> that. Do
> you want to go back to the older class next time?"
>
> "No. They don't do anything fun."
>
> Yes, I insulted the teacher, and in the midst of a whole bunch of
> other
> homeschool moms milling about, too. But my kid having *that* kind
> of
> frustration warranted a strong affirmation from me that he was
> right.
>
> Tuck
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