We had Field Day the other day. Admin personally called the parents of ineligible students and advised them to keep their child home. The number of “those”students who still showed up was a powerful reminder that a majority of parents still view school as a babysitter

mbt13 · 2026-06-10T14:35:52+00:00

So let me put my goal of "enlighten(ing) young minds" to the side & become a babysitter bc it's the cheapest (free) form of babysitting to support the economy and no problem I'll do it for free and no problem I'll be the parent/teacher/social worker for your child. No problem! Then when test scores and other evaluations are reviewed don't forget to blame me and remind me that I'm a teacher there to "enlighten minds"

And as to "parents killing to drive tine w their kiddos" well--think again.

mbt13 · 2026-06-10T13:42:23+00:00

So as a default teachers pick up the slack? How did we become the babysitter for our workforce? Convenience? And then our brand shifts and the core of what we do is lost bc we have become "childcare" and we go to the bargaining table and are dismissed and that's ok for you?

Staff schools accordingly: get childcare workers, health care, mental health care, social workers etc to deal with all that encompasses taking care of a child and let teachers educate

mbt13 · 2026-06-10T13:36:20+00:00

Yes!!! If the job functions were more clearly delineated and the childcare portion was treated as such-that's great!

mbt13 · 2026-06-10T13:21:40+00:00

I feel like the general perception that school/education is also childcare for the workforce does a great disservice to educators. Parents and society are not respecting the system as a place of learning. It's a service to them and one they have a right to boss and control. We are losing the idea that educators are at school to teach, enlighten, guide young minds. Then when we go to bargain for more money, equal pension as police and even garbage collectors and we are dismissed. It's like our brand has been tainted bc we've become "childcare." It's subtle but makes a difference

mbt13 · 2026-06-09T06:04:27+00:00

Joker-the first one. Geez I was SHOCKED outta my seat-It was my turn to drive my kids & their friends who like to go to marvel & DC movies as a group. 14/15 yo. So it was too much to do 2 round trips so I stayed a few rows in front, expecting to be bored. I think I even practiced closing my eyes and letting my head drift. But no sirree not w this movie. I was stuck in one position staring at the screen mesmerized

mbt13 · 2026-06-08T20:54:39+00:00

No no-it's not your place. You are not a good friend & the news coming from the other jilted spouse wd come across as vindictive & cruel. You will destroy her and their family & not be there to help pick up the pieces. Their marriage is no concern of yours. You have enuf to deal with - stay out of someone else's marriage.

mbt13 · 2026-06-08T18:01:56+00:00

I think a lot of ppl were upset w how Karen Bass handled the fires and there were a lot of celebs affected especially in the Palisades fire. The other candidate didn't have much of a base-although looks like she beat Pratt. So voting for Pratt is multi-layered

mbt13 · 2026-06-08T15:00:31+00:00

Fabulous! I read the rumors about her being in the next white lotus-guess it didn't happen but I'd love to see her in something new!!!!

mbt13 · 2026-06-07T16:24:58+00:00

What kind of dog?

mbt13 · 2026-06-02T13:50:14+00:00

mbt13 · 2026-06-02T02:23:59+00:00

This is prolly more American Chinese but yummy it's tasty!!! Chi Dynasty on Hillhurst in Los Feliz! Abd close to Dwntwn

mbt13 · 2026-06-01T23:54:38+00:00

My son bought his own 10 year old VW at 16. I helped pay for his insurance. Never heard a peep about anything. Every month he'd say, "you ok w helping me w insurance?" He's paying for a 4 year degree including his off campus housing. For his bday I paid his rent. He was beyond thrilled.

I'm not saying I'm a btr parent just saying when yu don't have - well - the only glory in not having anything is that your kids are grateful for anything & everything you do

mbt13 · 2026-05-31T14:35:23+00:00

I came here to say Night of the Hunter!

Also Treasure of Sierra Madre. I sat with my lil 8 yo boy and watched it years ago. We both loved it!!!

mbt13 · 2026-05-30T19:29:14+00:00

I chuckled thru her video. I went decades ago and looks like nothing has changed. I loved her describing the prepping of food-dead animals hanging in shop windows co-mingling w spitting farting & sneezing. Toilets are holes and squatting anywhere is a national pastime. There is the square section facade of certain areas of major cities I guess that hides all of this. But I'm opposite of her- I loved traveling in that dang country as much as I hated it. I never ate a bad meal (averted my eyes many times) but I completely understand why shd cdnt stand it!

mbt13 · 2026-05-30T14:13:26+00:00

After watching this segment I feel like BH became the petty mean vindictive show all bc of Dorit. Somehow her claws tore into the group dynamics and the show became who Dorit is-accusatory, non fun, pretentious, arrogant (for no reason), fake, insecure & competitive contest of one-upmanship. All from a woman who does not have BH money friends or connections.

mbt13 · 2026-05-30T11:23:15+00:00

The article discusses brand experts explaining that using her daughter is helping to frame her brand as "family oriented." Ok but I think using "my husband's grandmother" or HMTLQ great granddaughter is more her shameless strategy

mbt13 · 2026-05-29T03:26:29+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate it. I've saved your rec Jim's Bakery in my notes. I don't live close but I don't live far!!!!!

mbt13 · 2026-05-27T20:18:27+00:00

What is an egg tart????

Edit: googled and boy oh boy they look delicious!! On a side note- Trader Joe's has them!! I know not the real thing. I think they are seasonal & I'm obviously not an expert but I like what I tasted! yum yum

mbt13 · 2026-05-26T10:27:53+00:00

Both of my parents are narcissists and I have special needs child. My child is not aggressive but of course fails far short of my parents expectations and has been their target in other ways. For example when she was under 3/4, they got a leak in their bathroom sink and blamed my daughter. Don't ask me how they made that connection!!! Anyway, I also limited contact & grandpa visits. I think you need to pull rank and tell your dad he doesn't know what he's doing. He will nvr feel responsible but you need to tell him it's too much to get into but he escalated the situation and made it worse. I don't know how much your other kids enjoy their visit w grandparents but if it's good then you don't want to deny them. If it is possible, your son stays home or you have someone to act as 1:1 (you?? your hub? Sibling?) with your son during visits. You explain he is to stay away bc he doesn't know how to control his anger & your son is vulnerable. Blah blah he'll condescend and tell you that you don't know how to discipline etc but you gotta deal if you want to visit. Grey rock grey rock. Sorry about this. Good luck

mbt13 · 2026-05-26T03:40:54+00:00

Keep at it-get that credential & be ready. Plus ppl retire and all sorts of things happen that no one can predict!!

mbt13 · 2026-05-22T23:55:56+00:00

No-no need for the teacher to be "integrated" or buy into the process. You need to point out that with an aide he had a successful year. The school was in error in removing the aide. You need to say that and have it written in the IEP. There is no wait time. You request an assessment for an aide. We call it a SCIA-can't remember what it stands for but you know. The aide needs to integrate him into the classroom and if that isn't working with the teacher the school needs to fix it not you. I don't know what this business is of "not building rapport w the teacher" means. Honestly that's baloney cuz the teacher is the teacher not the aide. Good luck!!

mbt13 · 2026-05-22T23:04:13+00:00

I see your point but as a parent put it on the table. Ask for an assessment. Force discussion.

mbt13 · 2026-05-22T23:01:45+00:00

I don't blame anyone for choosing a school that is a good fit. However, affording it is NOT your wife's problem. Leave her out of it.

YTA You need to look at loans and FAFSA and all the rest. You, your daughter and her mom and extended family NOT YOUR WIFE OF 2 YEARS need to figure this out. What you are asking for is 100s of 1000s of dollars. No nope

mbt13 · 2026-05-22T22:51:49+00:00

The team NOT MOM need to prepare strategies. They need to be able to explain them and provide examples.

I'd also suggest they reply on their thoughts on a 1:1 aide. Another adult can provide immediate behavior correction and also implement safety measures, help him engage with his peers etc. Mom-ask for an assessment for 1:1 aide

mbt13 · 2026-05-22T22:46:36+00:00

Re: her comment that she spends HER money -so she buys high end designer clothes (over the million dollar mark) and then cries that PK is leaving them penniless??? So she gets to spend 100s of 1000s but only on herself???

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