BRER STITCH said:Never let school get in the way of your children's education!!!
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Family first....ALWAYS!
tinkish said:I know all too well that not all parents work with their children at home with reading and writing. In fact about half my students don't even have children's books at home, nor do they have anyone working with them on homework. For many of them I'm the only one fighting for their education. When they leave to go on vacation, I can't be there for them. So, do you understand now why I feel so strongly about this?
tinkish said:Since when is supporting your child's education being anti-family?!? I'm a teacher. I'm here to help your child, and help you. I give of my own time, and my own money for you and your child. I'm not the enemy.
Nemo14 said:I think we're all pretty much in agreement here that our kids' education and our vacation time with them are both important to their well-being. As long as we keep a balance in their lives with emphasis on what's best for them in the long run, then we're doing OK as parents. JMHO
ilovepluto23 said:my biggest thing about not taking your children out of school for a WDW vacation is that the only time that they are off is in the hottest part of the year (Unless you go during a crowded holiday like Christmas, Easter, etc.)
Florida is really hot. Going to Destin, FL last year, I realized that I cannot stand the heat. After 90 minutes on the beach I was in danger of heat stroke. I was blacking out, weak, etc. I was drinking Gatorade all morning and during my trip to the beach. Therefore, I can't handle heat (and I'm from Louisiana which is almost the same climate as FL).
I like going in January and February b/c of the cooler weather. There are no holidays during that time (except the 3 day vacation for Mardi Gras in February/March...which the school board didn't give this year b/c of Hurrican Katrina). So, the only option would be to take my children out of school.
It's worth it to me. I am just too miserable at WDW in the summer. I'd rather be cooler so my enjoyment will be greater![]()
BRER STITCH said:WOW!
You don't read and comprehend very well for a teacher.(Or did you mean to quote someone else?)
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I didn't see anything about education being anti-family before you mentioned it.
Whatever you do for a living, you've never done anything for me or anyone I know. You must be giving all your time and money to someone else's family, so I hope they appreciate it. :lookaroun
Glad to know you're not the enemy....but still not quite sure who ever said you were. :veryconfu
Hope you have a better day!
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tinkish said:I know all too well that not all parents work with their children at home with reading and writing. In fact about half my students don't even have children's books at home, nor do they have anyone working with them on homework. For many of them I'm the only one fighting for their education. When they leave to go on vacation, I can't be there for them. So, do you understand now why I feel so strongly about this?
tinkish said:I thought your post implied negative feelings towards the educational system. Don't act like you don't know what I'm refering too...unless its too hard for you to understand. I'm concerned with how all of my students, and all of OUR students in the country perform in school. Its too bad you don't share my concern.
hankhill said:How about you have issues!
There is a point at which your responsibility ends and the parents begins and it is called the school doors. If you as a teacher ever had something to say about how I parent my kids I would rip them out of your class so fast your head would spin.![]()
Who are you to have a right to tell me when my kids can and cant go to vacation? If I want to waste a week of my school tax dollars that is my business. And the thought that "how much better your child would be if they didnt go and see Mickey Mouse" is moronic at best. I would rather spend the time with my child and experience life with them.
Maybe nobody ever told you that work and school are no the important things in this life. And neither is Disney but the time that is spent together can never be replaced and if that costs them a bit in one place it is surely made up in other areas of their development.
You need to get this real clear. You are neither their parent nor their advocate you are their teacher for one year and that is it. Do your best in the classroom and then say bye bye. As Bill Murray once said..."Lighten up Francis"
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hankhill said:I would rather spend the time with my child and experience life with them.
Maybe nobody ever told you that work and school are no the important things in this life. And neither is Disney but the time that is spent together can never be replaced and if that costs them a bit in one place it is surely made up in other areas of their development.
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tinkish said:I think some of you have been posting very hurtful comments. No one deserves such nasty remarks, especially considering how much I care about the subject. I don't think children should miss school for vacations. I think that because I have first hand knowledge about what happens to students when they do.
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