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    I think there should be a nanny that comes and takes care of the kids when mommy is sick. I know it's my job either way but I'm sick and I don't feel like passing it to the kids and could use a nap too. I-)
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    kkramer1211 said:

    I think there should be a nanny that comes and takes care of the kids when mommy is sick. I know it's my job either way but I'm sick and I don't feel like passing it to the kids and could use a nap too. I-)

    There is....you have to pay her. You mean you want a nanny genie?
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    Lol Yes a nanny genie who shows up automatically and doesn't require payment.
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    bendicott7 said:
    @BellaOso, you are taking me back to my high school and college days were I managed Johnson's Popcorn on the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. :)
    @bendicott7 - That would be my honest to goodness dream job. I would be 450 lbs and wouldn't fit behind the counter, but my goodness - I would be happy!

    The area I live in you really have to look for exceptional caramel corn.
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    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    Natalie2167 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    tanabeans said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    Sexism or any type of gender identity topics shouldn't be taught in schools. I believe this particular conversation/lessons should be left up to the parent(s) to have with their child(ren).

    How do you mean? Sex Ed, anatomy, birth control or do you mean gender roles? I guess the boys vs. girls thread has me confused.

    If you mean sex Ed than I disagree to a point, many parents don't teach this or wait to long and there are girls and boys who are uneducated like being able to get preg while on period and such. You can always opt your kid out of it, from what I remember they give advanced notice. I'm not up to date on the protocol so forgive me if I'm wrong.

    My SIL just had the "talk" with her 10 year old cuz she looked on his iPod (i think this is way young for one btw) and saw he had searched 10 year old naked and had visited porn hub as a result. This happened while I was oh so it explains why he was a little awkward around me all of a sudden

    If they don't get it at school or from you they will get it from friends and media. I plan to approach the subject biologically little by little and at an early age so they have a general understanding before they hear it from others.
    My UO has nothing to do with the act of sex. Gender identity and sexism is an entirely different topic. With all the different belief systems out there I would rather my son learn this from his parents.
    While I understand parents wanting to teach their own children their values, as a teacher I want to teach and show acceptance for everyone. This may mean I read a picture book with a gay couple or a mixed race family. I don't want to preach to the children but I want to represent all family types in my classroom just like I represent all races. I also try to discourage gender stereotypes with posters of female firefighters, stories of boys who dance, etc.
    "Teaching and showing acceptance for everyone" isn't the same thing as teaching my son about specific gender identity and or/ gender expectations. I have no problem with the stance you take in your classroom.

    Example (where my UO stems) my cousins 8 year old was told, by her homosexual teacher, that it's perfectly fine for girls to like other girls" and if she feels like she wants to be a boy "it's ok to be that way". I'm completely pro gay rights-I have no issue with trans-genders. However, I don't think that these are the types of conversations a teacher should be having with an 8 year old child. These types of conversations need to be between parents and their children. That's crossing the line...
    I agree that teacher's personal values and opinions need to be kept out of the classroom. That conversation is just as inappropriate as a straight teacher telling a child to "like" the opposite sex. Teachers should never push their ideals onto children even under the guise of diversity. I have seen way too many teachers who teach that being gay is wrong. And this was in the public system so it wasn't a religious issue.

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    Natalie2167 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    Natalie2167 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    tanabeans said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    Sexism or any type of gender identity topics shouldn't be taught in schools. I believe this particular conversation/lessons should be left up to the parent(s) to have with their child(ren).

    How do you mean? Sex Ed, anatomy, birth control or do you mean gender roles? I guess the boys vs. girls thread has me confused.

    If you mean sex Ed than I disagree to a point, many parents don't teach this or wait to long and there are girls and boys who are uneducated like being able to get preg while on period and such. You can always opt your kid out of it, from what I remember they give advanced notice. I'm not up to date on the protocol so forgive me if I'm wrong.

    My SIL just had the "talk" with her 10 year old cuz she looked on his iPod (i think this is way young for one btw) and saw he had searched 10 year old naked and had visited porn hub as a result. This happened while I was oh so it explains why he was a little awkward around me all of a sudden

    If they don't get it at school or from you they will get it from friends and media. I plan to approach the subject biologically little by little and at an early age so they have a general understanding before they hear it from others.
    My UO has nothing to do with the act of sex. Gender identity and sexism is an entirely different topic. With all the different belief systems out there I would rather my son learn this from his parents.
    While I understand parents wanting to teach their own children their values, as a teacher I want to teach and show acceptance for everyone. This may mean I read a picture book with a gay couple or a mixed race family. I don't want to preach to the children but I want to represent all family types in my classroom just like I represent all races. I also try to discourage gender stereotypes with posters of female firefighters, stories of boys who dance, etc.
    "Teaching and showing acceptance for everyone" isn't the same thing as teaching my son about specific gender identity and or/ gender expectations. I have no problem with the stance you take in your classroom.

    Example (where my UO stems) my cousins 8 year old was told, by her homosexual teacher, that it's perfectly fine for girls to like other girls" and if she feels like she wants to be a boy "it's ok to be that way". I'm completely pro gay rights-I have no issue with trans-genders. However, I don't think that these are the types of conversations a teacher should be having with an 8 year old child. These types of conversations need to be between parents and their children. That's crossing the line...
    I agree that teacher's personal values and opinions need to be kept out of the classroom. That conversation is just as inappropriate as a straight teacher telling a child to "like" the opposite sex. Teachers should never push their ideals onto children even under the guise of diversity. I have seen way too many teachers who teach that being gay is wrong. And this was in the public system so it wasn't a religious issue.
    Exactly! This also happened in the public system. It's a really thin line and that's why I feel the way I do.
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    magdalina.h said:

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    I'm prepared for the flames even though this does not affect any a13 babies I have seen.

    There is such thing as an ugly baby.

    I thought mine was when they first out her on me. She was goopy and at a weird angle. Honestly I thought well 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Then they held her up and I was like phew she is cute.
    Lmao! Not gonna lie, I thought I'd have one just because of karma, lol. We got lucky! I can't stop staring at my little man!
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    I thought Layla was gorgeous immediately.  I thought the twins looked like every other newborn, just kind of plain and wrinkly.  But they got adorable very, very quickly:)

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    I think aveda schools for cosmetology training are over rated and the products aveda sells in their salins are no better or worse then whats sold in any other salon.

    Also, along that note. I hate when people say what hair products you get at walmart are salon quality. No theyre not.
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    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

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  • LiylaRaeLiylaRae member
    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Was just thinking this!
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    @JNL$LSM my cousin just found out. She's already contacted the school board.
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    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.

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    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.
    The whole reason I won't is because I got mine pierced as an infant and they got severely infected because I was allergic to the nickel that was in them.
    Since you can't test for allergies until closer to two years then you never know if your LO would be allergic to them. And because seeing her get her shots was terrifying enough for me. I just think putting her in pain for no reason but to have some earrings is wrong for us. That's just my two cents on the matter lol.
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    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.

    Do you babyE! :)

    But in all seriousness, I would do it. Period.
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    LiylaRae said:

    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.
    The whole reason I won't is because I got mine pierced as an infant and they got severely infected because I was allergic to the nickel that was in them.
    Since you can't test for allergies until closer to two years then you never know if your LO would be allergic to them. And because seeing her get her shots was terrifying enough for me. I just think putting her in pain for no reason but to have some earrings is wrong for us. That's just my two cents on the matter lol.
    Can't you get 14k gold instead? My mom's allergic to cheap metal but still has her ears pierced she just has to get a better quality jewelry. Like I said still debating but I got mine when I was older and still remember the pain.

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    BabyE143 said:

    LiylaRae said:

    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.
    The whole reason I won't is because I got mine pierced as an infant and they got severely infected because I was allergic to the nickel that was in them.
    Since you can't test for allergies until closer to two years then you never know if your LO would be allergic to them. And because seeing her get her shots was terrifying enough for me. I just think putting her in pain for no reason but to have some earrings is wrong for us. That's just my two cents on the matter lol.
    Can't you get 14k gold instead? My mom's allergic to cheap metal but still has her ears pierced she just has to get a better quality jewelry. Like I said still debating but I got mine when I was older and still remember the pain.
    Yes I have my ears pierced now. They are gold. And a lot of places actually have nickel free jewelry now. It's more that I don't know how she'd react and id hate for them to get infected and her be in more pain. I hate seeing her in pain. Babies with earrings are cute but I just couldn't do it.
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  • BlueJewelMBlueJewelM member
    I think it's funny what a big deal pierced ears are. I have boys so I guess I don't get it.

    I didn't think getting mine pierced either time was that monumental of a moment. In fact I wish I could forget my mom took me to cheap ass Claire's to get it done.

    If I had a girl id go to a pediatrician office that does it or an actual piercing place. Not to some minimum waging 16 year old.
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    edited October 2013
    LiylaRae said:

    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.
    The whole reason I won't is because I got mine pierced as an infant and they got severely infected because I was allergic to the nickel that was in them.
    Since you can't test for allergies until closer to two years then you never know if your LO would be allergic to them. And because seeing her get her shots was terrifying enough for me. I just think putting her in pain for no reason but to have some earrings is wrong for us. That's just my two cents on the matter lol.
    Can you just bypass the possible allergic reaction to base metals and get 14kt gold (or higher) studs? I had mine pierced as an infant and can only assume that's what my parents did. I have metal allergies (even to sterling silver), so all my jewelry has to be at least 14kt gold or higher.

    Eta: oops, should have finished reading the thread before basically reiterating what other pp said. My bad.
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    My UO has nothing to do with the act of sex. Gender identity and sexism is an entirely different topic. With all the different belief systems out there I would rather my son learn this from his parents.

    Oh I get it, totally not what I was thinking, In this case I totally agree, schools should lay out facts not opinions.
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    LiylaRae said:

    BabyE143 said:

    CaliforniaDream87 said:

    BubblyDevil said:

    I think piercing the ears of infants is stupid. It causes needless pain and not to mention it's added work for the parent to take care of them.

    Meh, to each his own. If I ever have a baby girl she will get her ears pierced as an infant.

    Flame me, IDGAF.
    I'm still debating whether or not I should. My SIL had hers pierced when she was an infant and recommends it. At least when she's an infant she won't really notice or tug on them. But I don't know if I could go through with it. We shall see.
    The whole reason I won't is because I got mine pierced as an infant and they got severely infected because I was allergic to the nickel that was in them.
    Since you can't test for allergies until closer to two years then you never know if your LO would be allergic to them. And because seeing her get her shots was terrifying enough for me. I just think putting her in pain for no reason but to have some earrings is wrong for us. That's just my two cents on the matter lol.
    @BabyE143 Piercing baby girls' ears is the norm in Brazil. No one bats an eye, and only gold earrings are used. If we'd had a girl, I would have lobbied for it with K, but she had her ears pierced later and may have wanted that rite of passage for our (hypothetical) daughter as well. I can see both options working. :)
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