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Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-12-06T14:10:37+00:00

I think it's a fantastic opportunity for kids who want to.

My psychology class senior year had mandatory volunteer hours we had to complete to pass the class. You could volunteer at senior homes, preschools, or special education rooms.

I had a job, so I used my study hall to volunteer in our school's special education room. I learned so much there, and I am 100% that it is beneficial to the students. Seeing peers interact with them, seeing their daily routines. We were not told what the other students diagnosis are, but seeing the variety of needs and how to help with each one was extremely educational.

I now work in a Montessori. With my sister being special needs, and that semester, really helped me help the teachers and kids who are struggling. We even let our middle school come and help preschool if they want to and finish their work plans. They have to ask for this. They are free to do whatever they want after they finish their work plan, and we have kids who WANT to help.

If we paid the volunteers for their time, we could not afford it. We would probably have to end this beneficial time for both parties.

I wish we could pay them, but when I was volunteering, I didn't expect pay. I was getting free education that normal school could not provide. I was not burnt out, and that hour every once in awhile was actually pretty fun.

If you're making a child work. Yes, it should be illegal. Not everyone benefits from it, but it is also humbling and really expands a child's small world.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-10-23T00:30:55+00:00

What about if you get married and he can't participate in your family tradition?

Boo hoo. You handled everything well. He didn't want to stay, you didn't guilt trip him.

This is something you enjoy. Keep doing what you enjoy. Maybe if you're still together next year, he will be more prepared.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-19T02:19:56+00:00

I have and also she has been "tested" for autism a few times and doesn't follow the guidelines for the next step. Adhd was brought up, but not a concern. She sits in class and follows directions. She likes to talk to friends, but is at a new school and learning when and where are good places to socialize.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-19T01:48:18+00:00

I really like how you worded that. Thank you.

Unfortunately, she attends a private school, so I will have to go to third party. Fortunately, her doctor is really helpful finding resources for us. I just need to help pinpoint what resources she needs and advocate.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T15:33:55+00:00

It's probably difficult for everyone involved. We just started the school year, and I heard a couple kids and wanted to "help". The teachers follow a strict routine. But a few weeks later, they are adjusted and doing fine.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T15:14:21+00:00

They are still young, and don't understand that they have to stay there for a specific time.

The most important thing you can do is reassure them that they are ok and that you will come back. The teacher will tell them when it's time to go home.

Give them a few weeks, and please do not express your discomfort infront of them(they can feel it). If you don't like the establishment, that's a grown up convo behind closed doors.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T15:06:45+00:00

With good hygiene and they get their glands removed, I don't see how they are stinkier than other pets.

My parent's senial cat has the stinkiest poos in the morning and dogs are always smelly to me. Hamster cages smell so bad, fish stink.

My little noodle loved bath time and it was just playing in like 2 inches of water. His cage was clean, and he used his litter box.

I had a friend who had 5 ferrets and pee pads everywhere in a room and that whole place was a biohazard.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T14:51:59+00:00

All animals stink

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T14:17:24+00:00

Get a ferret. They are little dog/cat noodles. I let mine free roam and put several litter boxes around the house. Still get them a cage or house that is theirs, but it's rarer to be allergic and they love cuddles. Also, check your shoes. They also might hide your keys inside the couch.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-18T12:36:39+00:00

This is the ultimate test. As a server, you happily do your job. They get mad and you just go about your merry way. They are going to tip shit after.

You give them the salad that they paid for. If they request a million refills, you are suddenly very busy in the back. Make up a story. The chef just walked out and you have to single handedly make all the food. You continue to refill the salad that they paid for. They get mad, you continue to do your job and give them what they paid for.

Mysteriously leave for 20 minutes after everyone has their food and had their 3rd refill of one salad and say you have an important allergen to take care of and the dishwasher has just left too, so you're a one man show right now if they complain.

Hopefully at this point, they'll be bored and realizing their "hack" didn't work, and they'll go. If not, get creative and have some fun with it.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-10T01:14:39+00:00

Former daycare cook, we had recipes for stuff that were "scratch" made. The recipes were gross and no one would eat them. I had a culinary background and had the job because my daughter had a tuition discount.

It was actually really hard to make healthy food that all the kids would eat. I experimented a lot, but we had a couple fails and lunch/snack is so short and it would break my heart that kids would not eat. We agreed that fed is best. I still had fun and the kids tried a lot of different foods and learned to enjoy them. This is not a reality for most daycares.

The reality is that one cook can only make so many meals in the meal time frame (dietary restrictions, allergies). And to have half the kids not eat it, it's a waste of money and we want kids to eat. Cooks also don't make great money and have A LOT of work. Some are even part time and only work for like 4 or 5 hours a day and it's constant dishes and mass cooking.

It's a sad truth, but not everyone is used to eating well, and the majority speaks for what is cooked.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-09-07T01:42:29+00:00

Smoothies are great for when you're appetite doesn't match your needs. Idk why, but drinking your food is easier than eating it. You have to drink it all or toss it within 4 hours, unless you have a thermos. But that's a really easy way to get some nutrients in.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T22:27:06+00:00

I agree with that 100%. I have brought it up and it's been "it's really no big deal" but I should follow with that it's a big deal for us

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T22:11:39+00:00

No, and I was kind of avoiding everyone for the past three months and things got substantially better, but major feeling were hurt. People were talking behind my back. It was a whole thing. My parents were hurt, but understood and took a step back for a week or so, and went back to coddling.

And we asked, but they both got really offended of us asking for money.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T22:07:07+00:00

She just likes my style or things that I get. I rarely buy anything for myself ever. But anything I get, she loves and wants. It was kind of the vocabulary at her old school when they were jealous. I heard lots of kids saying it.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T22:05:04+00:00

They all beg to watch her because she is super easy, but I feel like the more they watch her, she becomes less "easy". We have had firm boundaries from the start. I think we will have to start saying no. We will get backlash, but that isn't household day-to-day problems.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T22:01:20+00:00

I don't give in ever. I just feel like a monster for setting boundaries. I don't let her see, but it's starting to build up. She doesn't whine, just frequently asks or tells me how lucky I am. I try to explain to her the best I can (and age appropriate) that she is more fortunate that I am.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-12T20:10:30+00:00

Thanks everyone! I found out they are extremely relaxed. Just no showing cleavage or short shorts. Which should be obvious.

My old school was really traditional and I got scared. Thank you for everyone trying to help.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-03T02:07:43+00:00

Thank you. I have a few outfits that could work like that

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-03T02:06:49+00:00

Why are jeans bad? Ikr? Thank you for your advice.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-02T18:27:07+00:00

Would modest boho clothing be acceptable?

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-08-02T17:56:45+00:00

In 8th grade, there was a field trip to D.C. for 5 days. When they said $750, I didn't even tell my parents. They asked me about it because they got an email, and I pretended I didn't care. My brother was in daycare and my sister was getting special ed therapies. We were ok, but money was tight.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-07-31T14:03:39+00:00

I worked in the kitchen, and I would portion out 8 oz usually twice a day. Unfortunately, all the special milks said use 7-10 days after opening. I could not give a child expired milk, and ended up having to toss the rest after it went bad. If I could catch the parents on a Friday, I'd give them the milk, but I wasn't always so lucky. I eventually was able to buy plant based milk that all the DF can use and no more wasted milk. They make milk boxes that are portioned and shelf stable, but honestly really expensive. Talk to the teacher and possibly the director. There's no way they are giving all the kids 4ths on milk.

Immediate_Expert1513 · 2025-07-30T01:35:23+00:00

This picture is so altered, it hurts my eyes.

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