MSE Parents Club Part 14

bexta

Tia, does the mum suffer from any kind of social anxiety disorder that may make her not leave the house? It may be, if she does, that she's projecting her phobia onto her daughter. It does sound weird though if she's trying to stop taking her to dancing as well.

I think home education can be a very positive thing, if the parent's are aware of the commitment and responsibilities involed. Unfortunately, there are others who don't provide their child/ren with any kind of skills and learning to fit them for 'normal' society, which damages their future prospects hugely.

Evansangel

I wanted Lily to go into private education but we cant afford it and DH wouldn't let her even if we could.

He thinks she will be stuck up and will have easier access to 'posh' drugs...

Becles, Charlotte looks v. cute!

tiamai_d

Bexta, far from it. Mum is very much a socially orientated person. They are very strict Christians, don't drink etc (with the exception of clothing which is very revealing), so it's more visiting family, meeting up with friends from church, very involved with church groups even the local toddler groups.

We've kinda always joked that niece is being groomed to be a token housewife...but that's not so funny now.

SugarSpun

bexta wrote: »

I think home education can be a very positive thing, if the parent's are aware of the commitment and responsibilities involed. Unfortunately, there are others who don't provide their child/ren with any kind of skills and learning to fit them for 'normal' society, which damages their future prospects hugely.

I agree, responsible home education is a fantastic thing - but just letting a child run wild at home the way my parents did with my brother is verging on neglectful IMO.

That's not entirely fair, my mother did maths worksheets with him a couple of times a week and had a friend come over to try and teach him science. But whenever Brother said he'd had enough it was enough, and now he's learned that he doesn't have to stick to anything and people should just do what he tells them.

bexta

EA what on earth is a 'posh' drug?

We couldn't afford private education either - although private schools aren't necesarily 'good' schools. I think education needs to come as much from the parents as formal schooling. Little things, like fostering interests, taking them places like museums, discussing the world around them. It doesn't need to be things that cost money either. Even things like cooking and cleaning with them have educational merit.

bexta

Tia, that makes it even worse if the mum is sociable, if she's trying to isolate her daughter. Really not sure what to suggest though, but it does seem unfair that your neice is being denied such a thing.

SS, :eek: is all I can say about your brother - although I suspect you have stronger words. How's Molly feeling?

tiamai_d

Oh did I tell you I got DS1 a metal detector? So now he wants to be an archaeologist! We took them to a local beach so they could hunt for treasure, they ahd a great time even though we forgot a spade Doh!

He also got a kitchen science kit so he's going to help me with my chemistry homework

I may talk him into a microscope (cos I had one at his age and thought it was awesome) so he can help me with my biology homework.

Sami_Bee

anyone not done their 10 posts yet? http://www.bingoport.co.uk/bingo-forum/General-Bingo-Chat/your-favourite-bingon-number/

MDW whats been going on?

Tia,, very difficult situation!! The only things i can come up with would prob cause a massive family rift

EA - I'm with Felix What are your reasons for wanting to use private schools? (if you don't mind?

Evansangel

bexta wrote: »

EA what on earth is a 'posh' drug?

We couldn't afford private education either - although private schools aren't necesarily 'good' schools. I think education needs to come as much from the parents as formal schooling. Little things, like fostering interests, taking them places like museums, discussing the world around them. It doesn't need to be things that cost money either. Even things like cooking and cleaning with them have educational merit.

Honestly i dont know.

I know a few people who go to the grammer school here and they are fine, they aren't snobbish and very anti drugs.

I cant wait until Lily is older, im going to get her to bake cakes with me.
Usually i explain to her what im doing when she's in the kitchen with me, she must know how the dishwasher works by now :rotfl:

I've taught her to kiss now, i say "KISS" and make a kissing sound, and sometimes she will open her mouth for a kiss.

Other times she hits me and wriggles away :rotfl:

Evansangel

Sami_Bee wrote: »

EA - I'm with Felix What are your reasons for wanting to use private schools? (if you don't mind?

Because the schools in this area aren't great.

Everyone in my year at school failed maths GCSE :eek:

I got an F, but its ok as i start an Adult Level 2 maths course tomorrow with surestart

Not sure if i mentioned, but im not going to college this year now. I called them and they have said they have no spaces for me to even to the GCSE retakes like they said i could do in my Midwifery interview