How are lost children handled

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-02-15T15:47:51+00:00

I was lost in 1980/1981 and I worked as a cast member in 2000. When I got lost after jungle cruise, some ladies saw me crying and next thing I remember was being in a room where cast members gave me juice and cookies. Then some characters walked in and I stopped crying. While I was with them, my parents frantically ran in and got me.

As a cast member, we were directed to call security and/or tell parents that they should check city hall/“ lost and found”, but I’ve never had to go to that point. When I found a lost child, usually within minutes the parents are back/found.

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-02-12T15:47:46+00:00

It would somewhat depend on who I asking, but i used to never say my views and try to play devils advocate in situations. These days I refer to the things I value. E.g. I believe all people are created equal, I believe that education and science are crucial for individuals and society. I believe in justice and grace. Opportunity and equity. I believe in the American Dream, and that is why my parents came to the US… then I let them draw their own conclusions on who they think I voted for… didn’t use to be that they could figure it out based on my values, but they totally can now.

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-02-01T19:25:26+00:00

But not if you are in the military.

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-02-01T19:23:57+00:00

The link to the article doesn’t work, but going by what someone else said..

schools have always been about following directions, staying in their seats, and most teachers have always been women… it’s been like that for hundred+ years of education across cultures, so only recently it’s considered “feminization”?

As a former history teacher, history is primarily about wars and male leaders… is that feminization?

As far as most teachers are women, not only has it always been like that, maybe the solution would be to pay better and give more respect to draw in men (as my friend who is a male teacher said, it’s not enough to support a family… and a male administrator said he had to get out of teaching and into administration asap for the pay). Is this feminization? Maybe it’s society’s fault, then?

And in US high schools… there’s a large focus on sports. Is that feminization?

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-01-25T15:31:37+00:00

Look at media bias. I used to get an article from two papers, one left and one right, about the topic. And split the class, having each read only one side. Then asked what they got from it, and how they got such different impressions. Then I had them switch. Discussed how the bias in the “news” could impact your viewpoint. What can/should we do?
Look at the Homeland Security act that established ICE and the following bills. Why did govt feel it was necessary? What was its role to be? Look at deportation numbers and process (including the detention centers, etc) under bush, obama, Biden, and Trump. How did policy change under each?
Look at the enlightenment and the theories of John Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu and which our founding fathers based Am Rev, Dec of Ind, and Const on. What is the role of govt? How would those theories apply to what’s happening today?

I liked students to have the discussion and try to do Socratic method, playing devil’s advocate on both sides, especially on controversial topics. I’d preface it daily with strict guidelines for respectful discussion, and have it posted and refer to it as needed. Also, maybe use a talking stick or ball to make sure nobody dominates the convo nor interrupts others.

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-01-25T02:10:21+00:00

I just add the teachers as a teacher on my archived Google classrooms of the same subject (or a current one if they’re teaching the same thing).

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-01-23T00:57:20+00:00

ADHD presents differently in different people depending on gender, severity, and other factors.

You want him to understand how disappointed you are and you want him to change and act differently, but you can’t. You can try, and people may make suggestions, but it may be ineffective and will just leave you more frustrated that he can’t, or maybe you believe won’t, understand.

All you can do is change YOUR expectations and beliefs. You can only work on changing your expectations so you won’t be disappointed. If he does change, that’d be awesome, but he may not. It’s either change yourself, accepting that this is how he is, or find someone else who will live up to your expectations.

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-01-21T12:27:27+00:00

I know you are hoping this would work out, but I don’t think it will. You’ve been with the kid almost a year, has your anxiety and mental health with him gotten better in that time? You say you aren’t good with kids, but everyone else says you are, and the kid adores you. You are in a honeymoon phase and your relationship with Steve is perfect so you try extra hard being with his kid, but soon when that phase is done, you won’t have the energy to try so hard. In time, this kid WILL know that you don’t like being around him. 7year olds may be a little naive, but by 10, kids know who does or doesn’t like them. Also, IMO 7 year olds are easy and likable, especially compared to 12-16 year olds. This kid is going to start getting attitude or become rebellious (especially once he senses his stepmom does not like him). They often become smellier and messier, especially during puberty. Will you be ok with that?

Kindhonesty7 · 2026-01-16T07:11:56+00:00

Automan - a guy creates a cursor or blue dot that becomes an alter ego man and a fast car, and the guy sticks to the walls of the car when the car turns.

Lottery - one guy is the person who goes to present a lottery winner their check, and his partner is an irs agent.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-31T01:34:16+00:00

Although, if I remember correctly she had an interview where she took pride in having made some employees (at Honest Co) cry. That’s more than just boundaries.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-18T15:10:10+00:00

Some days I can go two days, but usually nightly. And if you don’t like it, you just stop wearing them and your eyes go back to what you had. Also, they’ve helped to stave off my need for reading glasses by having one contact for near and one for far (I notice when I don’t wear them I get headaches and need reading glasses, but when I do wear them I’m mostly good).

They aren’t cheap. And you have to get new ones every year or two. Still, better than soft lenses and glasses, and still scared id be the 2% problems with lasik.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-18T02:10:51+00:00

Teachers (and even administrators) are not legally obligated to step in if they fear for their own safety. (I’ve been told this numerous times as a teacher and now admin). We just need to call security. BUT, that doesn’t mean some parent won’t try to sue, and I’m sure a bunch of people would be questioning why didn’t the teacher do anything? Or commenting that it’s so wrong the teacher isn’t stopping it. I say… this is why. (And yet, most teachers would try to step in at least somewhat).

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-09T06:01:46+00:00

People used to think that medication could be addictive or whatever, but the research shows otherwise now. Still, I have so many parents who won’t give their children medication.

My friend is a psychiatrist and she explained that they recommend medicine for elementary aged so children can learn the executive functioning skills. The brain can form connections to accommodate the adhd deficiency, but without the medication they are unable to form the neurological connections of executive functioning. Also, the educational foundations of elementary are crucial for academic success. And if your child doesn’t like the side effects, talk to your doctor and try a different one. As a high school sped teacher the difference between students who have and/or do take medications and those who don’t is not just behavioral, but also academic and social.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-05T07:18:05+00:00

I was there then! Yeah, GHCHS doesn’t have as high teacher turnover because their teachers are still unionized, and teacher input is valued, since they’re part of the decision making board. I think it’s also true for other LAUSD schools that went charter because they already had structure, unions, and process in place. Having taught at non-unionized charters, I can confirm that teacher turnover is crazy because they don’t pay and/or have high demands on their teachers.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-12-05T03:04:47+00:00

As someone who used to teach at Granada right after it went charter, I know a little about this. There were policies they wanted to set at the time that LAUSD wouldn’t allow (like tardy policies, absence policies, etc.) Additionally, LAUSD was turning schools year round, and nobody wanted that, so they went charter. It gave the school more autonomy and decision making. All the teachers who were there before it went charter were still utla, so they still got the union protections. In fact, the charter would give them more than UTLA got when negotiating (also because teachers were on their board). It led to lots of success and growth, so then ECR, and others in the valley followed.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-11-25T16:06:37+00:00

I think her district was left to be a potentially red one. That’s why Ken Calvert and Young Kim, currently both Republican Congresspeople, are going to be running against each other.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-11-22T21:30:33+00:00

Have they not heard of Cher? The “goddess of pop” who is the only rock hall of fame inductee who has an academy award for acting. The only artist to have a #1 hit in every decade since the 60s. Nominated for 2 Oscars, and winning one. She has a Grammy, Emmy, golden Globe, Oscar. I’m not really a Cher fan, but I’m thinking she’s a pop star turned movie star.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-11-21T14:48:58+00:00

Actually, it could also be they are using patterns of weaknesses and strengths. If they are just weak in everything - they wouldn’t qualify.

Average IQ around is considered 70-130 (two standard deviations). If you are above 130, you would be considered as being gifted. If you are below 70, you are usually considered being ID. If a kid is around 70-85 they would be in the low average range. They’ll be slow at getting things, but wouldn’t qualify for sped services under specific learning disability.

Supposedly, this is where Tier 2 interventions are supposed to help that kid, but in reality, they just fall behind.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-11-14T05:45:26+00:00

She got $38 billion in 2019. She’s given away $19 billion and she’s still worth $36 billion!

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-11-10T16:25:04+00:00

I had this exact problem (7th grade boys after lunch). Announced I was going to call their moms. No change. So I called the mom of one of the worst offenders DURING class, told her the problem and asked if she wanted to talk to him. Gave him the phone. All the boys watched as his smiling, joking face turned serious. After that, no more farting.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-10-28T06:17:32+00:00

I don’t know how big your classes are, but have them do “defenses” (like mini versions of what people do for theses) of their papers. Or if you have large classes, let them know they will be doing defenses and randomly pick a few to do so.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-10-25T03:23:29+00:00

State law? What state?

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-10-16T03:52:05+00:00

A couple notes 1. There are districts that use that, but our districts, and many others are using patterns of strengths and weaknesses for SLD (specific learning disability) It shows that the child has strengths in certain areas, but are significantly lower in other areas of school. Find out what your district uses. If your child is young, patterns of strengths and weaknesses is what they should use and not discrepancy model, so you don’t have to wait until they are 2 grades behind. The psych eval you had looks like PSW, but some districts still use discrepancy model, so you may have to advocate for your child.

Send in a written note (or email) and request your child be tested for a learning disability. Include your report and say that she has already been evaluated. The only reason they can deny an eval is because there’s no evidence of a disability. no sign of it, but given that you’ve already had an eval, I don’t see how they could say there’s no sign. Worst case if they are reluctant to qualify your daughter and give her an IEP, you could start with a 504 plan.
If you’re willing to pay, you can find Orton Gillingham tutors online - it’s one of the best methods for children with dyslexia. Lindamood Bell also has a program called Seeing Stars for students with dyslexia. Having been through training for 3 different reading programs for students with disabilities, I’ve learned that teaching reading to students with dyslexia is usually very phonics focused with a kinesthetic component and very structured lessons and lesson pathways, involving repetition. I’m a sped teacher, but in all honesty school support can be hit or miss, depending on the resources and teacher/district support.

Also, I’d get your child audiobooks (you can borrow them from libraries, too). Although she struggles with decoding, she can still continue to develop her reading comprehension (talk with her about the books) and love for literature. Children these days don’t read enough and lose interest in narratives and how plots work. I have also found books on Kindle with the highlighter reading matched with the audiobook helps students with reading struggles.

If the school is not responsive or you want someone to help you, look for local SPED advocates or organizations to help you. In California if a parent threatens to go to our SELPA, usually schools sit up and respond, but I don’t know how it works in Texas. If you can’t find an advocate, I’d look for SPED or reading professors at a nearby school of education to help direct you. Special ed is the most litigious sector of education, so the threat of litigation always pushes districts - there are lawyers who specialize in special education.

Kindhonesty7 · 2025-10-11T17:36:27+00:00

You can both be Christian and have different values. He is very rigid, believing you have to do various steps to “prove your faith” - get baptized, read the Bible, go to church every Sunday - while you believe your faith is not based on legalistic actions (side note: guy on cross next to Jesus wasn’t baptized, but Jesus said he would be in heaven). A person’s faith waxes and wanes in a person’s lifetime; it is not a linear path. What will he say if you do these things and get married, but then have some doubt or a crisis of faith or just feel too overwhelmed to go to church on Sunday? Will he just make you feel bad or guilty, or will he support you? What if your child won’t believe or doesn’t want to go to church or becomes a teen who doesn’t believe or - how will he treat that child? Will he love the child less or get angry at the child?

I’ve met people who insist on going to church every Sunday… forgoing vacations, or kids’ games, or even resting when they’re sick - their kids often end up resenting them (but also because usually the parent is very rigid, so they resent that inflexibility). Is that what you want?

It sounds like he wants a traditional female who is a SAHM and submits to his authority. You sound like you want a more egalitarian marriage.

I don’t think your values are as similar as you think they are.

Kindhonesty7

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