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  • musicalsilvermusicalsilver member
    sctiger said:
    I hope I don't get flamed for this.I think prayer requests shouldn't be posted in the spam thread. I only say this because I felt like my prayer request kind of shut down the fun mood of that thread for a couple of pages, and I didn't want anyone to feel bad for posting something unrelated or light hearted under my heavy post or feel guilty for not tagging me. I won't post another one in the spam thread again. I now feel like the spam thread should be reserved for fun, bitching, discussions, gifs, and other randomness. This isn't aimed at anyone who has posted a prayer request other than myself. Eta: wording
    If we could just acknowledge it with love tits that would be okay with me but I don't like pages of tags when someone posts a prayer request in the spam thread.
    I really like this idea (though I'm guilty of posting those tag posts)

    I always feel awkward starting random stuff back up in spam when the previous 5-10 posts are all tags.
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  • numbersgirl08numbersgirl08 member
    We had family celebrations for birthdays every year, but only a big friend party every other year.  It worked out fine.  Not sure what I'll do for my kids.

    Homeschooling all depends on the kid and how you do it.  Given my family's inclinations to be hermits, I want my kids to have all the social activity they can from a young age.  But there are ways homeschooling can be done that include socializing.  And most homeschoolers that I know don't rely on parents once they reach highschool.  There are a lot of groups that have different parents that are experts in the field teach different topics, or they use online classes,  yada yada.  I could totally teach any level of high school math, and one of my friends could totally teach biology and chemistry.  We would trade off.  We won't but theoretically we could and it'd be fine.

    Pro-seatbelts!

    @mcbush - tell me more about the program after you use it.  I have a friend who used it and ended up HATING it even though she thought it would save her money.  Usage based insurance is all the rage right now (in my world) so I'm curious to hear real-world opinions.  


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  • GraceInCAGraceInCA member
    numbersgirl08 said:
    My UO, I hate that most moms groups are during weekdays.  I'd love for some group to meet up on Sunday afternoons or something.  Even though I work, I'd still like to hang out and meet mom friends.  It irks me everytime I see things I'd like to get involved in, but most things cater to SAHM schedules. (Church groups and activities are the current things I'm thinking about)  
    YASSS.  Not even necessarily a mom group, but we have classes and get togethers and all sorts of things that I miss out.  We are really close to the Pump Station and I just looked at their class list recently and thought, WTF, NOTHING on the weekend?
    https://www.pumpstation.com/pumpstation/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3321#.U340d1PDXGI


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  • jennOKjennOK member
    TheTamedShrew said:


    jennOK said:

    I don't think kids need a birthday party every year.

    So how do you decide which year to give them one? I'm not really into birthday parties under the age of 3, but I don't get this. Do you throw them one every other year?

    I had like 3 birthday parties. My first birthday, when I became a teen, and my 16th birthday. I think birthdays should be celebrated by parents, grandparents and siblings every year, with cards, a cake and a present. I just don't think they should have these huge parties with every relative or kid in their class invited and a truck-load of presents every year.
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  • Ryanswifey619Ryanswifey619 member
    CL8badB said:

    I guess this is unpopular based on posts in this thread but i dont understand naming your child with the intention of calling them by their middle name. Why not just make their middle name their first name?
    (I understand it more when its a family tradition though)

    @CL8badB‌ this is me too. DH goes by his middle name, but this is because his dads first name(James)is also dh's name. My bil goes by his middle name, not even sure why cause he doesn't share a name with anyone in his family.
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  • punky917punky917 member
    It infuriates me when people continue to have kids simply because it is not the gender that they want. I know several people personally who have 3-5 kids because they wanted a certain gender so bad-and some never got it. I also don't understand why people would want more than 2-3 kids. I feel like I have a hard enough time providing quality time to the 2 that I have, so I can't imagine having more than that without going bonkers.
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  • megaroo64megaroo64 member
    TheTamedShrew said:
    It infuriates me when people continue to have kids simply because it is not the gender that they want. I know several people personally who have 3-5 kids because they wanted a certain gender so bad-and some never got it. I also don't understand why people would want more than 2-3 kids. I feel like I have a hard enough time providing quality time to the 2 that I have, so I can't imagine having more than that without going bonkers.
    It "infuriates" you? That's pretty heavy considering that someone's family planning is none of your business. My mom had seven children and we all had plenty of quality time with her.
    Yeah- I don't get the infuriates either.  I mean.. I think it is kinda silly to keep having kids because you really want a boy (for example) - but to have a lot of kids because that is the kind of family you want is awesome.  As one of 5, I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything and I love having all of my brothers and sisters.  And I certainly felt like I got plenty of quality time with my parents - and when I wasn't getting quality time with my parents directly, I was getting it with my siblings.  
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  • jennOKjennOK member
    If family isn't close, then it can be a special outing day with immediate family, parents and siblings. I will say that I had a wonderful childhood. I don't feel like I missed out on anything, and I have a great, close relationship with my parents.
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  • punky917punky917 member
    megaroo64 said:
    TheTamedShrew said:
    It infuriates me when people continue to have kids simply because it is not the gender that they want. I know several people personally who have 3-5 kids because they wanted a certain gender so bad-and some never got it. I also don't understand why people would want more than 2-3 kids. I feel like I have a hard enough time providing quality time to the 2 that I have, so I can't imagine having more than that without going bonkers.
    It "infuriates" you? That's pretty heavy considering that someone's family planning is none of your business. My mom had seven children and we all had plenty of quality time with her.
    Yeah- I don't get the infuriates either.  I mean.. I think it is kinda silly to keep having kids because you really want a boy (for example) - but to have a lot of kids because that is the kind of family you want is awesome.  As one of 5, I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything and I love having all of my brothers and sisters.  And I certainly felt like I got plenty of quality time with my parents - and when I wasn't getting quality time with my parents directly, I was getting it with my siblings.  
    First of all, I would like to apologize and say that the word "infuriates" popped into my head and it sounded ok when I was writing is last night. You are right in that it is far too strong of a word for that opinion. Usually I read stuff over before I press "post reply" and I didn't this time. I also do not think it's my business about what kind of family people want, and I have NEVER said to someone with more than 3 kids, "You shouldn't have XX number of kids." It is simply my opinion. Of course I don't think that ALL families with more than 3 kids are neglected. Just seems like with the ones that I have known, it is more typical than not (unfortunately).

    I am definitely not livid about the subject-but it does get me upset to see families that I work with who have 5-6 kids and I know that they are not spending a lot of time with the kids because are in 1st and 2nd grade and they do not know the most basic concepts like what the names are for eating utensils.

    As far as repeatedly having kids to get a specific gender, that does get me mad because I don't get it. Specifically thinking of a friend who had 2 boys and really wanted a girl. Thank goodness she got it in the 3rd try because I cringe every time I see her kids scream or swear at her.
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