Anyone else got a wife/partner whose life centralises on your children?
11 July 2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy-C
As a beside, my eldest has decided to become a lawyer, and I'm sure he will be in a position to offer defence for your pot-smoking, heroin taking, privately educated Henry or Hernrietta, who needs to get out of a drink driving offence when the time comes.
11 July 2006, 10:13 AM
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It is laudible that you're defending both your kids and the state funded education system.
But, what an absolute load of tosh, kids nowadays are thick as pig****.
Did you have to sit an 11+?
I would be willing to wager that 11 year olds today wouldn't be able to pass it.
But, what an absolute load of tosh, kids nowadays are thick as pig****.
Did you have to sit an 11+?
I would be willing to wager that 11 year olds today wouldn't be able to pass it.
11 July 2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy-C
Is this your own opinion
Most cannot spell or add up.This is despite the mass of qualifications they profess to have.I did private to 13 then state.Clever children did well and attained good grades,but not the whole school.
Apologies if you find it offensive.I am just so concerned about the current education system I am willing to make big sacrifices.No we aren't wealthy either it's just my worry as a parent and my business.
11 July 2006, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
It is laudible that you're defending both your kids and the state funded education system.
But, what an absolute load of tosh, kids nowadays are thick as pig****.
Did you have to sit an 11+?
I would be willing to wager that 11 year olds today wouldn't be able to pass it.
But, what an absolute load of tosh, kids nowadays are thick as pig****.
Did you have to sit an 11+?
I would be willing to wager that 11 year olds today wouldn't be able to pass it.
11 July 2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
My Aunt is a deputy head in a rather well known state funded school in "that" London.
SATS aren't worth a J-Arthur is the word from those who teach.
SATS aren't worth a J-Arthur is the word from those who teach.
If SATS mean nothing, why do the teaching staff at Primary School's encourage and develop the Year 6 students, and then subject them to this stressful time?
SATS are used by the 'Senior' Schools to determine which level of achievement that child has obtained, and then teaches the child at that level.
As we all know, having a degree isn't the be all and end all of a sucessful career, but having that certificate will help.
If the 'Senior' school is unable to determine a childs intellect, how will they be able to help develop the child in the correct manner.
11 July 2006, 11:34 AM
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No reason why children should be any less intelligent than they always used to be. If however they are not brought up properly than they will be very short of the knowledge how to behave and are less likely to learn anything at school, which makes them appear to be a bit shy on intelligence.
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11 July 2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy-C
Nor are AS, A levels, degree's or any other paperwork if you listen to everyone else.
If SATS mean nothing, why do the teaching staff at Primary School's encourage and develop the Year 6 students, and then subject them to this stressful time?
SATS are used by the 'Senior' Schools to determine which level of achievement that child has obtained, and then teaches the child at that level.
As we all know, having a degree isn't the be all and end all of a sucessful career, but having that certificate will help.
If the 'Senior' school is unable to determine a childs intellect, how will they be able to help develop the child in the correct manner.
If SATS mean nothing, why do the teaching staff at Primary School's encourage and develop the Year 6 students, and then subject them to this stressful time?
SATS are used by the 'Senior' Schools to determine which level of achievement that child has obtained, and then teaches the child at that level.
As we all know, having a degree isn't the be all and end all of a sucessful career, but having that certificate will help.
If the 'Senior' school is unable to determine a childs intellect, how will they be able to help develop the child in the correct manner.
However it is within one of the 3 core subjects so I shall never struggle for work.
What use is a degree in fine art and pottery to a spotty faced 18 year old molly-coddled by the system into believing they are special, worthwhile and will later make a valuable contribution to society.
my ****.
The problem as I see it, is the removal of failure from the curriculum.
11 July 2006, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Leslie
No reason why children should be any less intelligent than they always used to be. If however they are not brought up properly than they will be very short of the knowledge how to behave and are less likely to learn anything at school, which makes them appear to be a bit shy on intelligence.
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11 July 2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
The main focus of your life should still be your husband
I was brought up in a situation where the partner was the main focus and i, as the only child was to all intents and purposes ignored until put into care at 15. Children need to know they are the main focus when they are young IMO.
11 July 2006, 02:55 PM
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the problem in the situation you highlight is that partner was not only put in front of child, but child was ignored etc.
Also, eldest son sounds like from a previous marriage, so he was about before you, so the father should imho put his son before you.
your son however sounds like from this relationship, so you should put the father before your son, not exclude the son but first dibs on the love should go to the father.
HTH
Also, eldest son sounds like from a previous marriage, so he was about before you, so the father should imho put his son before you.
your son however sounds like from this relationship, so you should put the father before your son, not exclude the son but first dibs on the love should go to the father.
HTH
11 July 2006, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
the problem in the situation you highlight is that partner was not only put in front of child, but child was ignored etc.
Also, eldest son sounds like from a previous marriage, so he was about before you, so the father should imho put his son before you.
your son however sounds like from this relationship, so you should put the father before your son, not exclude the son but first dibs on the love should go to the father.
HTH
Also, eldest son sounds like from a previous marriage, so he was about before you, so the father should imho put his son before you.
your son however sounds like from this relationship, so you should put the father before your son, not exclude the son but first dibs on the love should go to the father.
HTH
Which from what i gather the original thread starter was sick of?Put the kids first, then everyone knows where they stand
11 July 2006, 03:11 PM
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not bottom of the pile, ahead of your son together but behind his son.
put the kids first and you may as well just wear a snadwich board saying, "baby factory, please ignore"
put the kids first and you may as well just wear a snadwich board saying, "baby factory, please ignore"
11 July 2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
not bottom of the pile, ahead of your son together but behind his son.
put the kids first and you may as well just wear a snadwich board saying, "baby factory, please ignore"
put the kids first and you may as well just wear a snadwich board saying, "baby factory, please ignore"
11 July 2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
if there is a mexican stand-off between your shared son and your man, who will you side with?
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11 July 2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
You wish shirt lifter............ back to the crack with you horrible abominantion............
back to the crack with you horrible abominantion............ 
And incidentally, I am NOT a shirt lifter, I am an **** bandit, get it right
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