David2ayo Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have noticed over my (somewhat lengthy) lifespan that, occasionally, people do some pretty dumb things. With Christmas coming, with all the stress that it involves, and related poor judgement, I think it would be a good idea for all of us to ring up our mates and acquaintances, and distract them at least for a few minutes, from the horrors of life such as presented by the Murdoch press. I would suggest a regular, easy to remember time - lets say the first Tuesday in November each year, at afternoon tea time - 1502hrs probably ideal. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I'll have to use my mobile. School gets out at 1500, and I'll be walking my grandson home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In Melbourne, they choose to run the Melbourne Cup on "Report Writing Day", so there is no school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 And the Poor teachers don't get to watch the race?.Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Discrimination at its worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 No, actually Monday is report writing day. That;'s why the schools have a 4 day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_Atrick Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 And, those poor teachers with their holidays calendar to boot... what a travesty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 They can be, and often are required to do things on a lot of that holiday time and they take a $#1tload of work home. The rate of people leaving teaching after say 5 years is large. I respect the profession of teaching and WE expect THEM to do a lot of stuff a "proper" parent would have done . so if you want to attack them you won't get my support.. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_Atrick Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Forgot the smiley... teachers having to deal with my kids deserve an OBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David2ayo Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Kids are bad enough, but teachers also have to deal with the kid's parents .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 FT Different teacher's in a VERY different time !. I still cannot stop having panic attacks, when asked to attend "parents-Grandparents" day for my eldest grandson's child, Wife went, but he thinks I should be over it. AND I cannot do my "basic air test" because of my heart pumping like I,d run a marathon. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Often If a kids got a problem when you meet the Parent, you can see why. .Bit like dog owners.. If the owner's mad, usually the dog is too. Trouble with bringing up kids there are a lot of influences you can't control. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David2ayo Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Can't understand it - why don't the little rugrats do what we tell them to do, not just copy what we do ..... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I tried my best Not to give what-ever I was taught, to my children and Grandchildren, hopefully it's working well. They all appear well adjusted. (well almost). spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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