Angel!
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Post by Angel! on Oct 25, 2012 13:08:10 GMT -5
Seriously? Are we really questioning if this works for wrongside? If it was a problem, she would likely fix it - not brag about it. Obviously it DOES work for her. Obviously she DOES think that her kids get enough sleep. Obviously mornings are NOT a problem. Hilarious that you would ask such silly questions on a thread that was designed to criticize people who think they know everything. What is wrong with asking the question? I wanted to know her experience in the area. If the kids have random bedtimes or just a late bedtime. How the kids adjust to that, ect. My question was in no way insinuating she was a crappy parent (at least it wasn't intended to). I just wanted to know how that worked for her.
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Post by doxieluvr on Oct 25, 2012 13:13:15 GMT -5
Seriously? Are we really questioning if this works for wrongside? If it was a problem, she would likely fix it - not brag about it. Obviously it DOES work for her. Obviously she DOES think that her kids get enough sleep. Obviously mornings are NOT a problem. Hilarious that you would ask such silly questions on a thread that was designed to criticize people who think they know everything. I was sincerely asking her how it worked out letting them stay up and getting them up in the morning. Obviously my kids cant sleep till whenever. But it would be nice to be able to get them to stay up late without it being a torture for me. I work later now and it is not always to have bedtime routine started by 7.
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Post by movingforward on Oct 25, 2012 13:17:15 GMT -5
If NYC was the only place with crime, then I wouldn't have minded them saying it. But every weekend there is a shooting in the city 10 miles west of here. And a few years ago, someone went on a shooting rampage in the next state then crossed state lines into a city 10 miles east of here. Kind of weird to be in Pa. watching CNN and they are talking about the county you live in and someone had been caught that had gone on a shooting spree. NYC isn't the only place with crime and litter. Yes, I guess they are Debbie Downers. I heard someone tell a co-worker that she couldn't believe they were going on a cruise to Jamaica. Crime, poverty, trash, etc... Only if you are knowledgeable should you be allowed to speak. There are some people who also seem to live in fear on a daily basis. They are afraid to go anywhere or do anything. A couple of years ago I was leaving work and dressed in my running clothes. I got into the elevator and there were 2 other women in it who worked for a different company on a different floor. One asked me if I was going out for a run. I said yes and told I was going to X park to run. The other lady in the elevator said oh, I don't go down there. Too many people get "jumped" (her word). I almost busted out laughing. This park has tons of people everywhere all the time running, walking their dogs, people sitting on the grass playing guitar. Plus it was 5PM in the afternoon and no where even close to dark. I mean, really it is probably the safest place there is to walk.
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Post by hoops902 on Oct 25, 2012 14:35:30 GMT -5
Does that work for you? DD pretty much will wake up at 6:30 regardless of when she was put to bed. So if I put her to bed too late, she will wake up normal time & be a terror most of the day. I don't think there is anything wrong with a late bedtime if that is what the kids are used to. The problem with mine comes when the bedtime is irregular. They function better on a schedule. They both do great. My 8yo gets up around 8:00 and my 6yo usually sleeps until 9-9:30. How long are you going to homeschool them? You realize if you let them get up when they want eventually they're going to be 14 and sleeping in until 3pm right?
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Angel!
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Post by Angel! on Oct 25, 2012 14:59:54 GMT -5
How long are you going to homeschool them? You realize if you let them get up when they want eventually they're going to be 14 and sleeping in until 3pm right? I'm not planning on stopping any time soon. If I need to set up some boundaries as they get older, I will. Right now, everything is good and peaceful. No fights at bedtime and no morning rush. It's nice. That does sound nice. I don't have the morning rush, but do sort of have fights at bedtime. But, I figure the fights at bedtime keep them from being cranky & keep me from having a morning rush.
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Post by redkitty on Oct 25, 2012 15:01:31 GMT -5
I have lived in NYC all my life and honestly, I feel safe being out all hours of the night. I don't think we have more crime than other places especially considering the size of the population. I think it's also a lot easier to feel safe when there are ALWAYS people out around you. You will hardly be the only person on the train, street, etc. I agree, there is a lot of garbage out on garbage days, but it should be expected considering the amount of businesses in NYC. The honking is not as bad as it used to be since there are $300 fines for honking without cause. Not trying to say NYC is the best place, just saying, its not the worst place! Sometimes people make it seem like you can't walk around NYC without holding on to your pocketbook and looking over your shoulder. Def not the case. I know a lot of people who know everything about any subject, no matter what it is. I used to back up my decisions with facts, but when you already know it all, facts don't matter, so now I just don't bother. You would think though, being that they know everything, they would be in a better situation themselves.
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Post by thyme4change on Oct 25, 2012 15:11:31 GMT -5
I think most parents understand that the rules you impose upon 6 year olds will likely need to be re-evaluated and adjusted by the time the kids are teenagers. But, thanks for pointing out that kids change over time, and parents should be aware that something will be different 5 or 6 years from now.
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Post by Plain Old Petunia on Oct 25, 2012 15:40:44 GMT -5
I think most parents understand that the rules you impose upon 6 year olds will likely need to be re-evaluated and adjusted by the time the kids are teenagers. But, thanks for pointing out that kids change over time, and parents should be aware that something will be different 5 or 6 years from now. Also, I can't help but notice, that a non-parent is giving unsolicited parenting advice to a parent in a thread about people who "know it all". Hmmm.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 5:27:39 GMT -5
Come on, it's like you don't even know hoops!
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 26, 2012 7:04:16 GMT -5
I don't know. I used to date a know-it-all. Problem was, he did.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 7:20:37 GMT -5
I guess i don' t think of them so much as "know it alls" but as "rain on your parade" types. You buy a new car and really all you want to hear is "gee, what a great car" but instead you get the " i wouldn't buy that car. You paid too much. It isn't a reliable brand. Yada , yada". And, we have friend who has a husband like that. Whenever he comes over he starts pointing out everything that is 'wrong' with our house. Like, ya know, go home and fix you own house!! Sheesh!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2012 21:13:44 GMT -5
I DO know it all.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Oct 28, 2012 21:41:15 GMT -5
You know it !
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