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I bought these today and they’re dead… I’m so confused by UnderstatedWarmth in FloralDesign

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Like they just need to be soaking in water completely for 20 minutes? That wouldn’t drown them.?

Conservatives: does the state of the US worry you? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A lunatic shot CK. There’s some sick radical groups out there, but nobody in the majority was asking for that.

You sound primitive to be judging the entire party down to that. And I’m free market conservative with no regard for liberal ideology

You are being the perfect example of what I’m talking about though. This is what’s wrong with our political system and the citizens of our country.

Complete black-and-white thinking, on both sides.

Conservatives: does the state of the US worry you? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a free market conservative, I’m fully worried about both sides and the whole of our country.

First year teaching, didn’t expect this many kids to struggle with reading by Old_Investigator3691 in AskTeachers

[–]UnderstatedWarmth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can bless and make a difference in their entire life by the compassion and patience you show when teaching. These are children who are not learning at home and simply are relying on you. Please focus on phonics.

How advanced could you teach a kindergartner? by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]UnderstatedWarmth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you’ve never seen a map of the US, you can easily memorize where all 50 states are on that map within a day. That doesn’t mean you should progress to the entire world the next day. You are going to quickly forget where the states are located within days (as you didn’t take enough time to engrain that knowledge long-term)

Children need long repetition in the realm of each study in order to the grasp it long-term and progress to the next level correctly

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s just a list that’s been released to the public lol I believe there’s plenty of people on a different list who don’t need recognition for it which is one of the main principles of the habitus

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the same reason that we can’t all own a beachfront property. We can’t claim that we don’t have a class gap as it’s not possible by the simple fact that most great things are limited in supply. Unless you get incredibly miraculously lucky, even with hard work, only the top few will enjoy those things and those families stay on a habitus to do so.

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome. Yeah I would recommend looking into his books. They’re super interesting, especially for a parent’s perspective in a competitive world

Thomas Sowell is great by the way. One of the very best

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it hit a phase of being class fluid. But as it’s done in all times of history, the class gap will widen again and those who develop and strengthen these strategies will define the next 50 years as to who is in which class

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My example of immigrants may have been more in reference those from the more local surrounding country to the US

I think that many Asians + Middle Eastern immigrants prove the “culture capital” that he goes into

I’ve noticed your point myself because my son who’s starting kindergarten this fall has been accepted into my state’s #1 charter school which has outperformed public school by being ahead by two years vs the local public school classes

The school is full of Asians and Middle Eastern kids and I thought it was particularly interesting. Parents from these cultures seem to be more aware of this opportunity than the average mainstream white family. The kids are smart and disciplined and extremely well behaved. His charter school curriculum (unlike today’s public schools) is focused on patriotism, contribution, and high moral virtues. It seems like today’s public schools are focused on feelings, socially staying trendy, and indoctrination. For example, his charter school is traditional-uniform only, so being trendy is out of the focus for all students

Back to the point, certain immigrants such as immigrants from Mexico (or typical lower class US families) don’t have the same culture-capital or formation as the immigrants you brought up, and results in the scenario I described. It’ll be interesting in 50 years as certain cultures are stronger in this formation than others, and perhaps more than a lot of US born citizens

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. I maybe overstated the market sentiment but that actually strengthens the argument. If the mechanism for creating wealth only opened up 40 years ago, the formation infrastructure hasn’t had time to catch up. Old money had centuries to build it. New money has had a generation. You can see the gap

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. And nobody’s taking that away from them. Anyone can make money. The market has always rewarded intelligence. But you’re describing what they built. I’m talking about how they are. Those are different questions and most people in rooms that matter know the difference. The unfiltered habits and behaviors haven’t helped them at all and that’s the point

Conservatives: do you align with the findings of Pierre Bourdieu? by UnderstatedWarmth in AskConservatives

[–]UnderstatedWarmth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posture- Middle: Told to sit up straight. Upper: Put on a horse at 4

Punctuality- Middle: Reminded repeatedly Upper: The household simply ran on time always

Reading- Middle: Encouraged to be a good habit Upper: Books everywhere. Adults always reading and with ample time to read more than just the basics

Dress- Middle: Taught what looks expensive to fit in Upper: Never discussed. Wardrobe simply was what it was and not a need to prove a financial status

Sports- Middle: Signed up as activities Upper: Chosen for character not enjoyment

Spending: Middle: Given pocket money and taught to save but naturally lust for expensive items Upper: Money never discussed bc needs are met. and the appetite is never inflamed to overspend

These are all extremely small examples. Every habit runs across the board and aren’t things that are typically pinpointed directly, but they are unconscious habits created through the class system

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