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@yvrteacher
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Outspoken, wife, mom, family and friend adorer. Educator and learner for life. Tired but not broken.
Joined May 2020
@JanuaryDoNoHarm I’m totally fine with my kids having the autonomy to not tell me all their medical things. Once they are able to consent to things themselves it’s their call if I’m involved. This is good.
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@davesnothere74 I mean that’s a pretty disrespectful reply. They may have wanted to engage in a good faith discussion with their son in law to better understand different perspectives and instead you put them down.
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@amor_fatti Your parents will need your support and care in ways that will test you as you simultaneously care for your children.
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@kenzietuff Weird take. While dad is working outside the home 40-80 hrs a week, mom is working at home caring for the kids. Of course it makes sense that when both are home, both who are exhausted and tired, share the parenting load. This shouldn’t even help a question.
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@peachsweet_tea Why do I need help? House things are shared. We jointly need to do them. If my spouse can’t see the dishes and the laundry and needs to be told these are home tasks needing to be done all on their own that’s incompetent. We all live here and need to work together.
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@kenzietuff There is no world in which mom, is on 24/7 and dad works his job and then gets leisure time, that is okay. Both parents are on when they are home. It’s not hard.
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@MichHoivata Even better would be if it wasn’t him doing a favour and if it was each of them taking turns to do the dishes and sharing the load because they both live in the house and share responsibility.
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@realfemsapien None of us are overly impressive to others. Most people live their lives with a level of contentment that is for them and their family and not really impressive to others as that’s not the goal. So someone living their life childfree isn’t looking for your approval at all.
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@Heath_H1 @JanuaryDoNoHarm There is no reason that a teen can’t still involve their parents. Many do, mine do. I’m just not owed the info. My teen makes the call.
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@emilykmay I read your first tweet and immediately went into ableist mindset and thought wow that’s so great of those people. Then I kept reading and I realize what a mistake my first thought was. Ugh. Good reminder to pause and think as someone listening.
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@memeticsisyphus Are you serious? Women are buying stuff for themselves plus their kids and husband and the pets. Men buy for themselves.
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@UnchartedFather If you want to be respected and appreciated you wouldn’t expect accolades for doing basic home tasks and being a contributing member of a household.
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@peachsweet_tea Why wouldn’t they know? Are they unable to see the pile of laundry or tue dishes? Do they not also live in the home?.
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Teachers why aren’t kids apart? Why aren’t they masking? Why aren’t you doing more? Also do the FSA test? Also teach the curriculum? Also manage the mental health needs of your students? Also good luck with your mental health? Also everyone will pick you apart for all of this!🤯.
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@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm That’s a super dramatic internet conspiracy theory like reply. Do you trust your child, your family doctor? If no to either of those that’s the issue.
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@cozykaters I mean if working makes them happy so be it. Babysitters, mom friends, men are also competent at childcare. My mom helps when she has time and wants to but I don’t expect it of her at all. She has a full and busy life we are a part of but not all of.
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@CPLiebau @Heath_H1 @JanuaryDoNoHarm Teens sometimes smoke or drink, despite parents not wanting them to. Teens are regularly advised by others about things. I’m focusing on teaching my teens to be critical thinkers, ask questions, and seek out adults they trust to discuss - I’m often one of those adults.
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@peachsweet_tea In your example a conversation is needed. In the example of dishes and laundry eyes are needed.
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@cozykaters Depends what they are doing and why? I know lots of people working on call as teachers a few days a week as they enjoy working with kids. Extra cash pays for awesome trips and fun.
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@JosiahHawthorne It’s pretty mind boggling all the folks making it okay for spouses to completely download all work to one person and then do nothing for them. Lots of really crappy partners out there. Which is not the same as both people saying let’s not do stockings.
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@ambercfischer Kids are learning. The dog owner gave appropriate safety instructions to the child and shielded the dog. The parent should have replied thank you. That would have been it.
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I am disappointed beyond words to read that 94% of teachers accepted awful deal put forward in BC with zero changes to working conditions. I am crushed by the feeling of absolute abandonment of what public education could be. I am not proud to be a BC teacher today.
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@peachsweet_tea No communication is not always needed. You walk into a room and see me busy with kids you can do dishes. I walk into a room and see you folding laundry and a kid calls out I will go. We all can see the same stuff needing to be done and the same people needing care.
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@jamiebgolden They are Gen X and us young Gen X love them but it’s millennials who loved them most.
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@shes_rADIAnt @najimcbride The idea that there is a formal way of interacting in an academic setting and in academic writing isn’t wrong. Calling these words gibberish is offensive and not needed. Suggesting that everyone use less casual language in discussions/writing is okay and valid.
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@JoJoFromJerz Wow all these replies and not a single one actually saying what was better, what they liked, how Trump fought for them. Wild.
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@nicksterwixter She’s not having a mental breakdown. She’s expressing her discomfort in how the evening went and how focused the whole thing was on values and opinions she doesn’t share.
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@naomicfisher I live in this world where I don’t think it’s them. But I cannot do it alone. I need help and support. I need resources and access to outside mental health supports. And I need a system that changes to allow me grace to help them.
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@alexbrown17 He was triaged and asked to wait. You have no idea why the other people were there. He chose to leave.
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@clhubes 💯 sarcastic. Annoyed on your behalf about person who quoted you and is on a rampage. People suck. Kids are sometimes miserable, also true is they are joyous and awesome at other times. Parents can feel however they want about both.
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@teachA2Z @attentionfixed Many ADHD students are also terribly picky eaters and if on meds not hungry because of it so their parents just want them eating anything. It’s not ideal but it’s a reality. My own child eats not a thing at school most days because of this.
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@Jason_Veltri @realJ_Mitchell Jason I wonder how anyone survived without indoor plumbing. We definitely should go back to that 💩because we obviously were just fine before and it’s not an excuse to want accessibility, ease of use, or improved health management for oneself. Indoor plumbing must go.
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@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm There is nothing my teen could say to a doctor that would scare me. My job is to support, respect and he there for my kids. Even if my kids are on a path that is different than what I originally thought it would be.
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@What23HasDone Her behaviour is disgusting. He’s allowed to go on holiday. Honestly she doesn’t represent BC,.
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I’d love for someone to ask why the 40+ AZ roll out didn’t give essential workers a few days of priority timing to book spots. Instead we watched work at home people man their keyboards and book them all up. It’s been a brutally demoralizing week. @Bernardo1130 @PennyDaflos.
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@sivori Yes some people are busy, or unable to go to store, or need the help, or none of your bloody business.
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@captivedreamer7 @JustinTrudeau @taylorswift13 Yeah it’s definitely bad when we bring in huge revenues to cities within Canada. Seriously awful.
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@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm Again. Do you trust your kids?. Do you trust your family doctor?. If no to first one that’s a huge issue and self reflection may be in order. If no to second find a different doctor.
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@PennyDaflos @CTVVancouver Omg that’s their solution? Post the deaths! How about prevent them???.
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@SquintyNoodle If the goal of the activity was to back up his claims with support and he’s able to do that a good teacher should be able to see it for what it is even if they disagree.
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@K3ysh1a1 If this bugs you advocate for change in how schools are funded but don’t suggest the teacher is tripping. This is what’s needed in a classroom. If you don’t think you should pay for it then time to advocate for more education funding to cover supplies.
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VCH testing site now no longer offering PCR test to under 65. Requiring people to do rapid and self report positive and then do own contact tracing. Insanity! @PennyDaflos @tracysherlock @MBernardoNews @VicLeungIDdoc.
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@DavidAV8R @realfemsapien How are people sharing what makes them happy with their friends and family so annoying to you? Aren’t you happy for the people you care about when they go on a trip, have a great experience or something good happens to them?.
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@deestiv Most of them are talking solely about them enjoying their kids. Guess what, I also don’t like diaper changes, vomiting, food aversion and no nap days. I still parent my toddler.
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It’s more than two weeks since I started feeling sick, with no real end in sight, I can honestly say that no cold, flu or other illness I’ve had has ever wiped me out like this. I will recover but if this is “mild” I cannot imagine how bad this is for those who end up in hospital.
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@keithbaldrey BCTF does see the Big Picture and it’s isn’t politics. It’s students, staff, health and safety and communities. Maybe everyone should look for the common good and stop focusing on their individual interests. Can you?.
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@naveenroy @amor_fatti It’s really good to have serious convos with parents before they need help. Also wrap your head around what you can support realistically while still caring for your family. Siblings on same page is another big thing.
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@RizomaSchool So because of your own experiences you can’t have empathy for others? I’ve also never done cocaine and never considered it. You better believe I think it’s still awful of someone dies from laced drugs.
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@cmclymer I agree with Alex. Before I had kids I knew I had free time but it didn’t realize the volume of it and how untouched the time was. I’m absolutely content with my choice to have kids but wish I had appreciated the time before more.
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@jheighton3 Agreed. I’m tired of anti maskers saying they don’t work when I’ve seen they can. Of course there is user error and I wish some masks were better but they did help.
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@RizomaSchool People overdosing in general and on laced drugs is bad, no matter who they are. Everyone,.
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@GamecockEx3 @JanuaryDoNoHarm Why what happens at 18? You throw them out then? Weird. I am keeping my kids safe, cared for, respected and loved their whole lives.
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So we’ve reached the point in the pandemic where my normally calm, hard to upset husband, is yelling at the tv when DBH speaks because he too can no longer tolerate the contradictions and inconsistencies. If you knew him you would understand greatly how dramatic this is! 🤯.
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@gator_gum I hope it goes well no matter who is PM then. I’m proud of Canada and want us to be well perceived on the world stage and respected. I hope we host a great G7.
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@BenTDooley Great. Such a brutal example. The stadium is masks recommended and there she is modelling not wearing one. We are never getting out of this with her at the helm!.
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@yashkaf My kids are way older than 8 and whole aspect are easier it’s still very hard. The woes of high school and teenage life are so much more mentally exhausting to deal with and the impact more intense. Having kids is personal. People shouldn’t be sold on it, they should want it.
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@LeratoMannya On the one hand I get this, but on the other I would have more hoped that my parents would have taught me what to do in advance of this so I could handle it myself and not rely on them. Calling them because I was upset or for support is one thing but needing dads to talk no.
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I feel like BC is falling apart. A PM on vacation as we burn, a loud media voice claiming that it’s not a big deal, covid still going strong, no word from PHO, BCTF or anyone on schools. The collective support of one another just seems non existent.
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@whazabe70 @richardzussman We should have stayed home when sick all the time. At least the five day Covid rule allowed people to rest and recover and not spread sickness. Same should have been in place for flu, RSV, and more.
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So it’s happening. I’m saturated. I’m tired. I’m done. I know I’m solo. I don’t have support and I need to make it through to Dec 18 3pm. It’s the worst I’ve ever felt as a teacher in 19 years. 💩.
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@elrondurin @pasghetti__ @Darrow_lykos1 @KennieJD What is wrong with a pasta that has cheese, veg and meat in it? What the heck are you eating that this wouldn’t be sufficient. There is tons of food in that fridge that can be made into all kinds of things. Probably takes creativity to see it.
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Another blunder in BCEd. Why staff were required to go in during extreme heat is beyond me. It’s one more giant middle finger to everyone who has just pushed through a brutal year. To make people show up only to send them home is nothing but bureaucratic BS.
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I’m feeling deflated, again, as I believe not a single reporter asked any questions about the two, clearly worded, well written open letters. How is it possible this isn’t even worth a query??? @LizaYuzda @realreporter @richardzussman @keithbaldrey @j_mcelroy.
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Currently in line ups for vaccine today are people who work at Earls, Cactus, Uhaul. Why? Now would have been the perfect time to vac all school staff. We’ve been off!!! My district says they don’t even know when our turn is but Earls good to go??? @PennyDaflos @Bernardo1130.
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@nocertainlynot What? They look like young teens in 2015 and young adults in 2024. They could be 23 years old in the second phot. Average age to marry in US is 31.
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@RizomaSchool Not everyone wants to be home, kids are young and in daycare a short time overall and some parents don’t want a break in job history, some people enooy their work, some want more kids and it’s all part of a plan. There is no one way.
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@Rachael_Conrad @ChristieNold Still a fan of book. Article says she’s not implicated. Many people’s personal lives are utter shit shows and their work is still interesting. I’m sure like most things there is far more to this story on all sides.
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@KeanuTrades @kenzietuff Newsflash you are a parent every day all day. When both parents are home, both parents should parent. End of story.
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Why is it so hard for people to comprehend there is a middle ground of the gong show we are in now and schools closed? I am at a loss. Do we not see that we can adjust, improve and do better, all while keeping schools open? Why an all or nothing?!.
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@j_mcelroy @fumano Wow. This is wild. It’s across the street from Douglas Park which has a preschool and community centre and beautiful playground filled with children daily. People are so selfish and awful. This is shameful.
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@theBreakdown20 I’m sorry but how does a child “act a damn fool” all year? They are a child. There is no situation where a child getting Christmas cancelled is warranted if a parent was parenting all year.
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@AutumnGingerr @asoven8 @lavenderpookie Chill out? You made a false comment and were corrected. Everyone is chill.
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@TeacherTalk2015 I don’t get it. I send tests home with kids. Parents can see the questions and their answers and my marking. I’m not hiding anything we are doing?.
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@yay_itsrai My girlfriends and I travel to large homes.For girls trips and even mother daughter trips. We aren’t partying but there are 12 of us or more enjoying the space.
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@tamarataggart Thank you for sharing this and being open. Thank you for telling the school and other families. There is still so much secrecy and hiding of this from staff and families and I am so grateful for people being public and honest. Thank you.
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@ejdickson @saucissonsec @melico24 She only replied that way when the parent made excuses for the child vs saying thank you or echoing the same safety concern the dog owner did.
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@elrondurin @pasghetti__ @Darrow_lykos1 @KennieJD Pasta with zucchini, salami and feta cheese. Start with veggies and hummus as a snack.
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@BahiraR This is such a blatant lie. Schools acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ+ people through SOGI is not creating confusion nor is it introducing medication, teachers cannot prescribe anything, nor do we want to, we aren’t doctors, and you know this. Your disdain for LGBtQ+ is gross.
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@ChonchoEFY Yes showering them with the things they need as parents, that are clearly listed on the registry and easy to find.
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@chromeheartmir @shes_rADIAnt @najimcbride Your downtime is yours. Formal academic discussion and writing isn’t.
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Today, on the eve of what will no doubt be an unsafe and stressful return to work, I’ve heard nothing from my local and nothing from @bctf. Not okay.
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@MichHoivata This. 100%. My partner said I spent a lot recently and I said well I bought for four people what did they do? Silence.
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@clhubes How is this possible? In your other post you said your kids are miserable all the time? I just can’t make space for these differing experiences.
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@McfarlaneGlenda Does he opt out of other lessons he doesn’t like too? Not into multiplication so not learning what it is. Don’t care for volleyball so sitting out that unit. Learning about a wide variety of things is important. You fostering this behaviour is gross.
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@DavidAV8R @realfemsapien To share things that make you happy with loved ones? . What a sad outlook you have. Perhaps you should reflect on how this is a you problem and not in fact remotely about the folks posting what makes them happy.
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@cjlala @k8roulette2 Actually I’m modelling staying home if you don’t feel well. The importance of taking care of self and not getting others sick. The value in this is then they stay home when sick and need self care. Covid should have taught us this mattered but we went right back to work culture.
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OMG @keithbaldrey just reported on the 6pm news that we should expect the mask mandate in schools to continue. Are pigs flying? Did I mishear?.
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@GiftedTawk I say my age. It generally starts an interesting conversation about ages and parents ages and what not. I don’t care one bit if they know how old I am.
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@InclusionBC @Conservative_BC I’m so sorry you are getting these disgusting replies. They are not remotely okay and show the intense ignorance of many BC Cons voters.
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@nicksterwixter As an outlier in the room of course she is. If it was one person talking that’s not the same as the whole bar and that’s the issue. It’s pretty easy to have discourse with a table mate but it feels fairly overwhelming to realize you are surrounded by opinions unlike yours.
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@turnedchristian Not true. What is getting push back isn’t encouraging and wanting daughters to stay home but telling them working outside of tue home is bad. If one of my kids wants to become a teacher that would be great but if they want to be a homemaker that would also be lovely. Their choice.
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@clhubes Also just because we want something and appreciate it and are grateful for it doesn’t mean it’s perfect and doesn’t mean we can’t vent and complain too.
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