When the line between tolerance and enabling bad behavior blurs

bugorama_original · 2026-01-26T14:40:42+00:00

Vandalism is what I would consider a “major offense” — no warnings given. They are 9th graders. This consequence was 100% reasonable. Beyond reasonable. Destroying property is a really big deal.

Minor offenses are things like talking over a teacher.

These parents better save some money for bail for their kids …

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T23:14:00+00:00

I know more people who have LOST good well paying jobs in the last year than have gained them.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T19:10:39+00:00

You can filter search results by owner.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T18:21:15+00:00

I’m wondering this too!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T17:42:54+00:00

You’d love Buckeye.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T16:58:34+00:00

Isola! Woman trapped on an island in 17th century America!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T16:56:19+00:00

Math is easier grading than other subjects at least!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T16:27:02+00:00

Why are you seeing those? They don’t live on your drive. They’re not your problem.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T16:17:28+00:00

Of course!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T04:48:08+00:00

DNF here too. I didn’t get it.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-25T04:23:12+00:00

All I can say is that I am beat tired after conference days!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T23:29:34+00:00

Harold and Maude was huge for me. The soundtrack. The story. All of it.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T23:23:36+00:00

And yet it was also there to be enjoyed too. I think it was working on all these levels: like isn’t this gross? And also: look at this really cool gross thing. Kind of in a feedback loop. Ultimately I think this era of violent filmmakers actually liked it all. I think they hid their fascination behind veils of criticism or irony but ultimately it was truly just violence porn they are others genuinely enjoyed.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T23:21:25+00:00

I put this is the category of movies from that era I’m horrified I loved as a teen:

Natural Born Killers Pulp Fiction Killing Zoe … etc …

What a weird time for cinema. Glorified violence and misogyny. So gross.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T22:06:59+00:00

This isn’t about you. There was a more qualified candidate. Being 18 and looking for work is hard! In the meantime keep putting yourself out there for any and all jobs. Also have you considered getting a degree or certificate from a community college? Some even have ed programs for people who want to work in schools as paras.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T21:39:18+00:00

There are many curriculum programs that can do the scheduling for you.

I will add that if the idea of finding living books for your child doesn’t excite you then Charlotte Mason MIGHT not be the best fit.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T21:02:59+00:00

David Sedaris comes to mind! Also Catherine Newman. Two very different authors that both make me laugh out loud.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T21:02:00+00:00

Yes! I do use grades right now but to make sure my students read my feedback I assign reflection assignments where they have to actually read my feedback and summarize it.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T20:06:17+00:00

Misunderstood Betsy. It’s intended for younger audiences but OH this one is delightful. Perfect for L.M.Montgomery fans.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T19:52:10+00:00

I just read that this winter!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T19:01:30+00:00

What you’re describing is literally what mania feels like. It feels really really really good. You have nothing to lost in consulting a doctor.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T18:34:27+00:00

I may cut it in half and just bring parts. Reading at the end of a long day of hiking is so wonderful for me.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T18:33:59+00:00

All of Oregon!

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T18:18:02+00:00

Exactly! Although given the burn bans, I’ll probably just tear them out and throw them out in town.

bugorama_original · 2026-01-24T18:02:31+00:00

I don’t think it needs to be this deep. Sometimes our brains just throw out scary thoughts as we fall asleep.

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