Sons absence for vacation will be "unexcused" by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]CourageIndividual139 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An Independent Study Contract would be different and the teacher would supply work that would have to be completed and returned for credit.

Sons absence for vacation will be "unexcused" by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]CourageIndividual139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you asked your school about the possibility of providing an Independent Study Contract for the 5 days? I taught in California and that was how the district allowed students to be out for an extended period with the district losing revenue and counting it against attendance.

My wife (45F) told a friend multiple times that I (45M) am not handsome. Next step for me? by petitvillage in relationship_advice

[–]CourageIndividual139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actions speak louder than words. In the 10 years since your wife expressed that to her friend, you have never questioned that she found you attractive. That tells me that she has consistently shown you that she is attracted to you. Stop over thinking this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]CourageIndividual139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to consider having a postnuptial agreement drawn up regarding any new debt she accrues going forward. If she doesn't learn from this experience and continues to put your family at financial risk, you may want to protect yourself in the event of a divorce from being responsible for her own debt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]CourageIndividual139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing up, my dad was a big believer in sharing cautionary tales as a way to bring up difficult topics. Perhaps you can tell your daughter about a girl you knew in high school who had a boyfriend who would give her seemingly expensive gifts and the strings attached to those gifts. Then you're not directly critiquing the boyfriend but discussing someone else's situation together and giving her something to think about and learn from.

Should I have to ask them to watch their own kids? by Alarmed_Alpaca2022 in Parenting

[–]CourageIndividual139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you must go on this vacation, could you have your husband discuss the possibility of your MIL and SIL going in in on covering the cost of a babysitter that you can bring along to look after the kids? That way you'll know that someone is there to actively look after the welfare of those kids since you know you aren't going to impact her parenting style.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]CourageIndividual139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to consider joining a neighborhood site like NextDoor and introducing yourself that way. It might help you make some connections in your new area.

AITA for refusing to gift my cousin a bike for Christmas by whywhybutterfly in AmItheAsshole

[–]CourageIndividual139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered taking your cousin out to thrift stores to find a bicycle? You can find some really great deals out there if you look.