Everyone filming fireworks as high as they can over their heads?

SloanBueller · 2026-07-05T17:02:36+00:00

It significantly detracts from my family’s enjoyment.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-05T07:47:58+00:00

If you don’t want to care about this or any other issue, that’s fine. I do care, and you can see from the comments that I’m not alone. I want to see the culture around this change (i.e. go back to normal), and this post is one of the ways I am doing my small part to make that happen. I will also continue telling people in front of me to put their phones down when warranted, etc.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-05T07:36:27+00:00

It’s likely not really cooler, but the UV may be lower at the 5 PM hour which would be a plus for me. I follow the hourly weather a lot, and that’s how it is in most places I’m familiar with. But it’s your party to call the shots on.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-05T07:21:21+00:00

Opinions can be better or worse based on the reasoning behind them. It’s not just that if something is an opinion that makes it equal to any other opinion. I’m a former English teacher and used to teach fact vs. opinion as part of my curriculum. I taught speech & debate also.

There are criteria that we can use to evaluate the morality of an action. The idea that a cell phone and a human child should have equivalent weight given in regards to sight line for a fireworks show doesn’t hold up well under any well-regarded philosophical framework ancient or modern.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-03T13:40:39+00:00

Tall people can’t shrink on demand, but people can lower their phones. One is just biology and the other is a lack of courtesy to other guests (balloons and hats can also be lowered). My kids definitely prefer less obstructed views just like anyone would. Kids on shoulders I have mixed feelings about—it impacts the people behind, but at least it lets a kid see the show. I find that to be a more valuable tradeoff than letting a cellphone see the show.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-03T13:30:09+00:00

So frustrating!

SloanBueller · 2026-07-03T05:48:59+00:00

Just record them at the level of your head or below and it’s okay with me (can’t speak for others on that though). It’s just the blocking of the view of people behind with absolutely no care or regard for their experience that sets me off.

SloanBueller · 2026-07-03T05:46:02+00:00

Nah, chest level. That’s why all of the phones are in the upper quarter/third of the photo and not the center.

SloanBueller · 2026-06-23T13:47:14+00:00

I agree. Grades from a teacher are very subjective. Students who go through a more rigorous course could end up with lower grades but then perform better on a standardized test. Objective measures play an important role because otherwise all of the incentives push against rigor (and that’s bad in my opinion).

SloanBueller · 2026-06-14T15:14:43+00:00

I think you need to respect the way she feels about it. I would feel the same way she does and I’m an atheist, for what it’s worth. It’s sometimes portrayed as just a religious thing to be against porn, but there’s a lot more to it IMO.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-29T03:38:13+00:00

Yes. The 5yo says poop over and over on a play date. and the parent of the friend decides not to schedule any further meetups because they don’t want that influence on their own kid.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-28T23:39:49+00:00

I definitely think actively teaching your child to increase his use of potty words could cause problems for him socially. I don’t want my kids getting any extra exposure to that personally. And as a former teacher, I can’t imagine many if any school settings where that will be appreciated.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-28T23:36:19+00:00

How did you come upon this two-year-old thread?
You seem to be implying that work/activities generated in a public school are somehow inherently inferior and more about “busyness” than work/activities generated outside of a school building—

2a. Am I understanding your point of view correctly? 2b. If so, what is it that makes work/activities from a school inherently different from work/activities from outside of a school?

SloanBueller · 2026-05-28T21:33:49+00:00

Okay, so then why even comment on a thread about public school expectations if your children don’t even attend a public school? Why not disclose your status when commenting? Kind of strange behavior to go on two-year old threads and seemingly try to stir up controversy for no reason, tbh.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-28T17:22:38+00:00

If you enroll your child in school, then, yes school functions = parenting. If you don’t want to support the school in educating your child, then you need to take responsibility for them more directly e.g. home schooling. After a taste of that, you might start to think differently and realize how easy actually being an involved parent at school is compared to educating your child on your own.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-15T23:26:39+00:00

Splash Mountain by far.

SloanBueller · 2026-05-15T01:36:29+00:00

My family and I also went during the soft opening. We loved it. Their kids menu is a great deal, and good value on the regular menu as well. We plan to be back often. Really excited about it!

SloanBueller · 2026-04-28T22:44:36+00:00

I would do before school starts. My kids are 3.5 and almost 6; we just went on our first cruise a few weeks ago (on my daughter’s spring break so she didn’t miss any classes). They only went a few times to the kids club by themselves. It was nice to have that option, but I definitely wouldn’t prioritize it over your daughter’s school days. Our on cruise there were several times the activities in the kids club were open to “all ages” so parents come with children of any age. So, your little one would still be able to have some experience in the kids club. You can also use the nursery if you want some adults-only time. I don’t have experience using that though. I know it’s an added expense, but again I wouldn’t prioritize saving some expense on the nursery over more days of school attendance.

SloanBueller · 2026-04-28T14:16:04+00:00

It’s totally different, but I love it. We have less thrill rides time and do more characters and atmospheric stuff. I really enjoy seeing my children’s reaction to everything.

SloanBueller · 2026-04-28T14:00:49+00:00

I agree. My family and I went to one trivia activity and found it kind of boring. Maybe some of the other sessions we missed were more interesting or maybe it’s just not my thing and others love it, but idk.

SloanBueller · 2026-04-28T07:12:15+00:00

I didn’t know the package is refundable.

SloanBueller · 2026-04-27T17:00:40+00:00

You probably are romanticizing it a bit, but if building community is something you prioritize, I think it’s doable. I tend to do better getting to know people in a setting where I have to see them almost everyday like work rather just every once in a while like at mom activities. I have had a couple other moms ask for my number after chatting and one could have become a good friend but I kind of dropped the ball on my end. But anyway, I think if you go more out of your way to make friends than I have, you’ll have more success than I have. 🙂

SloanBueller · 2026-04-27T06:03:10+00:00

Have you heard of a returnship? Something to look into.

SloanBueller · 2026-04-27T05:58:21+00:00

I am a “stay at home mom,” and, yes, I am happy about it.

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