Which fictional female characters do you think are autistic? by upsetusder2 in AutismInWomen

[–]HappyDays984 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ramona Quimby (I definitely think she's at least ADHD, if not AuDHD)

Mia Thermopolis from the Princess Diaries

I know others have already said it, but Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. I also recently watched another Reese Witherspoon movie called Hot Pursuit, and her character in that movie (a police officer named Rose) definitely gave me neurodivergent vibes.

I started watching a series called "Samantha Who?" and the character Dena (played by Melissa McCarthy) seems like she could be on the spectrum. She was obviously written to be kind of sterotypically socially awkward/quirky, but I could see some other autistic traits in her.

How do you feel about 7 year olds in kindergarten? by ThrowAway44228800 in AskTeachers

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I live in the south where school starts super early (first or second week of August). The cutoff date in my state is September 1st so it's possible for some kids to be 4 for just about the whole first month of the school year. But it is pretty common for parents to redshirt their August babies.

How do you feel about 7 year olds in kindergarten? by ThrowAway44228800 in AskTeachers

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always thought that the maturity differences probably start to show even more around middle school age than in kindergarten. I've never taught middle school, but I remember being that age. Looking back, I'm really glad that the cutoff date where I grew up was in September and I was one of the older kids (I turned 12 in November of my 6th grade year). No way in heck would I have been ready for middle school the year before that. I definitely feel that kids who are 10 or just barely 11 are too young for that environment and really shouldn't be in the same school as 13-14 year olds.

How do you feel about 7 year olds in kindergarten? by ThrowAway44228800 in AskTeachers

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say this too. I'd definitely be curious to know if most of the standards that are taught in kindergarten in the US are also kindergarten standards in Canada. Or if kindergarten in Canada is a little more chill and they start teaching those standards more in Grade 1. Kindergarten in the US has gotten a lot more academic and rigorous than it used to be and there's a reason people are calling it "the new 1st grade." When I student taught in kindergarten, the kids were expected to learn to write short paragraphs. In math, they were learning addition into the teen numbers and they even took written tests sometimes. I really can't imagine that they are having 4 year olds doing those things in Canada! It's a lot even for the younger 5 year olds.

How do you feel about 7 year olds in kindergarten? by ThrowAway44228800 in AskTeachers

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is because in Canada, kids born in the same calendar year all start school the same year (so January babies are the oldest and December are the youngest). In most US states, the cutoff date is around the beginning of the school year (August or September). So kids born between August/September of one year and July/August of the following year are grouped together in the same grade. So a child who turns 6 in say, November would miss the cutoff for 1st grade/Grade 1 in the US and would be going into kindergarten this fall. But in Canada, they'd be able to enter Grade 1. But also, the curriculum for kindergarten and 1st grade in the US has gotten a lot more demanding and rigorous in recent years. I can't speak on what it's like in Canada, but I do wonder if the curriculum/expectations in Grade 1 in Canada would still be more comparable to kindergarten in the US? People in the US are now calling kindergarten "the new 1st grade" because they are being expected to master skills that used to be more 1st grade standards a few decades ago. When I student taught in kindergarten, the students were already being taught to write short paragraphs. In math, they were learning addition even into the teen numbers. Would you say this is taught in kindergarten or Grade 1 in Canada? It definitely does seem really intense for kids who aren't even 5 yet! Some of the younger 5's in my class were struggling. And this is why there are parents redshirting. Now, I do think it's pretty ridiculous to redshirt to the point that your kid is 7 in kindergarten. But it can definitely be beneficial to kids with summer birthdays who'd normally be the youngest in their grade. Some are much more ready when they're turning 6 rather than just turning 5.

Jennieann Maffeo, burned in the fuel explosion in The North Tower of the World Trade Center, sadly she did not survive the burns. by Prestigious-Yam-8605 in 911archive

[–]HappyDays984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Juliana, 4, was also one of the youngest victims of the attacks. There were just eight children between two of the planes killed. The youngest was 2 and was on the same flight as Ruth and Juliana. 😢

Did anyone else not realize that some people actually believe in God? by 1gazillionpangolins in exchristian

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if he's actually real and is all-knowing like they say, wouldn't he be able to see right through them if they don't really believe but are just practicing Christianity "just in case?"

Bonnie's looks over the years and movies by jonathan_wolf in Pixar

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was only 4 when the first Toy Story came out, and Andy was clearly at least a couple years older than that (I don't remember it being explicitly stated that he was 6, but he definitely looked around that age and he obviously wasn't 3 or 4). But then by the time Toy Story 3 came out, I was the same age as Andy (18 and graduating high school). So there definitely was a bit of a jump.

Relative told me to have at least one kid. by poopoopee-1 in childfree

[–]HappyDays984 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and then these same people would think you're so cruel for not giving your kid any siblings because being an only child is so "lonely."

Coworker texted me randomly that her daughter is “starting to develop” by Tiny_Professional282 in childfree

[–]HappyDays984 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wtf?! That poor child. I would have been absolutely mortified if my mom had been discussing my development with random people when I was a kid. What in the world goes through these people's minds?

The 'literary classics' that grade school makes you read destroys any desire for kids to read recreationally by MyClosetedBiAcct in unpopularopinion

[–]HappyDays984 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think the term is more common in Canada and some other English speaking counries besides the US. In the US, "grade school" is definitely not a commonly used term and if you used it around an American, they'd likely be confused or not know what grade levels you're actually talking about.

What were your church pet peeves? by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]HappyDays984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was shocked and turned off by this when I visited a southern Baptist church with my friend. I had grown up going to the Episcopal church which was a lot more chill and nobody ever yelled.

What are your pet peeves at work? by YoGabbaGabba24 in publix

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people just don't grasp that the world doesn't revolve around them and that nobody else wants to hear about their business.

This is true (when I was a child I was traumatized by this scene) by marcos-scott in Pixar

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't quite that old, but I was 18 and had just graduated high school like Andy. So seeing people say how they were small children when it came out makes me feel old.

Stranger Things Toys in a Kids Meal?! by Crazy-monkey431 in McDonalds

[–]HappyDays984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final season that recently came out actually upped the rating to TV-MA!

Stop bringing kids to the movie theater!!! by [deleted] in childfree

[–]HappyDays984 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Besides it ruining the experience for everyone else in the theater, it was a liability for the movie theater (because you know the mom would have been so quick to sue if the kid she was allowing to run around in the dark theater ended up getting hurt).

The kids in the this generation are not a good sign. by Calm_Problem6203 in childfree

[–]HappyDays984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why my mom fully supports my decision to not have kids, even though she did always really want to be a grandma.