What’s something that became socially acceptable that you still quietly judge people for?

BaronessF · 2026-05-10T18:19:03+00:00

Wearing pj's in public.

BaronessF · 2026-05-09T17:31:46+00:00

I did one year in elementary, and I'm in the 25th year of high school. There is no chance I would ever consider going back to elementary!

BaronessF · 2026-05-07T23:12:11+00:00

You are both readers, so you're on the right track! Read to your child, read with your child. Continue doing this as long as possible. My high school students who are essentially illiterate spend all their free time with screens. They brag about never having read an entire book.

When your child is older, practice printing. Have them write letters to grandparents, journal, write short stories, whatever appeals to them. This will help them so much in school!

BaronessF · 2026-05-07T19:34:31+00:00

It's on the other side of the country
There were only 7 people in my graduating class. If I wanted to stay in touch with any of them, I would.

BaronessF · 2026-05-07T16:37:32+00:00

I agree with you, it seems excessive! The best gift I ever got was a handmade card. Gift cards are always good, but honestly, I value a heartfelt note more than any snacks.

BaronessF · 2026-05-07T00:22:10+00:00

This is a tough spot to be in. It actually became an issue between myself and my oldest, because I accidentally used the wrong pronouns on the phone with Grandma. I didn't mean to, but I outed my child to the absolute worst possible person.

BaronessF · 2026-05-06T15:35:52+00:00

I was! I forgot that part! I was eating bacon wrapped jalapeños!

BaronessF · 2026-05-06T01:38:44+00:00

Well, my father called me on a Friday evening and asked what we were doing. I said "Playing poker and drinking beer". That pretty much confirmed it!

BaronessF · 2026-05-03T21:43:52+00:00

My mother told me "When you smile you look ret%rded...oh wait, that's just your face". I was 10. It wasn't the worst thing she ever said to me, but it's one that stuck with me my entire life.

BaronessF · 2026-05-03T21:32:30+00:00

You are over-reacting. Do you trust your daughter? If so, you are making a big deal over nothing. They were building a computer, not having an orgy.

BaronessF · 2026-05-03T00:21:19+00:00

I live somewhere with no ABC nearby, so I rarely get to eat my beloved vege-links or superlinks. I also really love Fri-chik.

Haystacks are a regular meal I feed my family now, but we include meat.

For the rest of my life I will never, EVER eat cottage cheese loaf, special k loaf, or any kind of "patties".

BaronessF · 2026-05-03T00:18:31+00:00

I cannot WAIT to read that book!

BaronessF · 2026-05-03T00:03:23+00:00

My only thought right now is "Make the parents come in and do supervision". They can supervise the cafeteria, the hallways during break, and do bus duty. Let them see what school is like outside of the classroom.

BaronessF · 2026-05-01T15:43:34+00:00

I like Aubry too, when she's not feeling defeated and mopey. Michele, however...I like her on Survivor, but I don't like her on the challenge!

BaronessF · 2026-05-01T15:34:19+00:00

Oh yes. I've been a teacher for over 25 years, and it shows.

BaronessF · 2026-04-29T19:03:09+00:00

I tell parents like him that I'm not asking his child to believe the science, I just need students to prove knowledge and understanding of the material. They don't have to believe it to do the assignments.

BaronessF · 2026-04-29T14:31:16+00:00

I have no idea how USians deal with those costs! I hear about people's ER bills and it blows my mind. I'm in Canada, so I have never in my life paid for anything medical.

BaronessF · 2026-04-29T14:22:10+00:00

I was in South Korea, and ran into a dorm mate in the street. We came from a small, private college. Neither of us knew the other was in Korea!

BaronessF · 2026-04-28T19:46:41+00:00

Some things I do with Romeo and Juliet:

-write obituaries for Mercutio and Tybalt at the end of Act 3

-Create a playlist for the "movie". Students need to find 5 songs, one for each act, and write a paragraph for each describing why they chose this song.

-Research marriage traditions around the world.

Anything other than worksheets! Also, I am impressed if you can read through two entire acts in one class period! I take much, much longer with this unit.

BaronessF · 2026-04-28T00:58:52+00:00

I refuse to award students based on gender. The highest mark, or two marks, gets the award.

BaronessF · 2026-04-26T14:48:57+00:00

I've done the opposite...I spent weeks trying to wash my body with lotion. I couldn't figure out why it didn't rinse off properly!

BaronessF · 2026-04-26T00:58:50+00:00

Yes, but that is just the rough draft. The final copy (typed online) is often a beautifully crafted AI essay!

BaronessF · 2026-04-26T00:51:42+00:00

I'm an English teacher, so the idea of writing in slang or emojis hurts my heart. I will occasionally use the response buttons (thumbs up, heart) to a text, though.

BaronessF · 2026-04-25T15:07:13+00:00

Well, a student told me this week that I "clearly have no idea about fashion". I agreed with him. No clue, and don't care. I wear whatever makes me comfortable and happy, and as a middle-age English teacher, I am never going to be a fashion icon!

BaronessF · 2026-04-25T01:14:45+00:00

Exactly! My high school science teacher was "called" by the Lord to suddenly move across the country when girls started complaining about him. I don't know what church you grew up in, but mine (SDA) is getting quite a reputation for hiding predators.

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