tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post4665374716699708673..comments2023-11-03T07:36:08.643-04:00Comments on The View From Here: dysfunctional tales, vol. iUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-31510195129673903312008-11-24T22:15:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:15:00.000-05:00preach sista GP! great points.preach sista GP! great points.Bellinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059515033669847759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-72062286263508839602008-11-19T13:30:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:30:00.000-05:00I'm late, but I love this post.I've had the opposi...I'm late, but I love this post.<BR/>I've had the opposite with my son's schooling. <BR/>In pre-school, he thought his name was Benjamin IsSmart, because that was all heard from his teachers. I corrected that immediately. We would practice his full name on a regular basis.<BR/>In Pre-K and Kindergarten (public school), he was labeled as a troubled kid. They had him "tested" and unexpectantly they recommened him for the Gifted Program. <BR/>Enrolled him into a private school, they tried to convince me to put him on drugs. I went through the process for ADHD testing. Results: Academics High, Attention Low, no ADHD<BR/>Finally in Second Grade he is being challenged enough to keep his active mind busy.<BR/>I will continue to work with him, not depending on educational professionals. I wish more parents would do the same.Sista GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782105568336804901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-87844878688795316152008-11-13T21:31:00.000-05:002008-11-13T21:31:00.000-05:00@tela: you're welcome; on a sidenote -- i once...@tela: you're welcome; on a sidenote -- i once had an ecounter at my hair salon with a foster mother who was raising a 5 year old (and clearly foster mom could have been grandma) and she shared the story how the child's mother was young & wildin' out (was more into the girl looking cute than being hooked on phonics) and how as a parent all her kids could read by 3 and it was normal! So i write all this to say push your baby -- be'cuz as a parent you'll be able to assess what your child can and can't muster academically as they get older (it will be your innate way to determine if the teachers/school is a right fit for your child and if they value, respect their aptitude. so go on and educate that child and watch your pride & joy thrive and excel. Sometimes you got to let family know you got this and do the right thang!Bellinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059515033669847759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-25686965327292093932008-11-13T14:53:00.000-05:002008-11-13T14:53:00.000-05:00Thank you for this post. Now I KNOW teaching my 3 ...Thank you for this post. Now I KNOW teaching my 3 year old how to read isn't "pusing her too much" as my family likes to put it. If I don't push her who will? It's my responsibility to educate her, not the school, church or Dora. Thank you for writing about this. I feel so much better and justified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-59366395572593180212008-11-13T09:31:00.000-05:002008-11-13T09:31:00.000-05:00man u have a career in comedy ahead of u its funny...man u have a career in comedy ahead of u its funny, making her own titles and all - but sad tooAll-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-80288106328162733642008-11-13T08:28:00.000-05:002008-11-13T08:28:00.000-05:00@ ms. cali brown: thanks. you know times have chan...@ ms. cali brown: thanks. you know times have changed, but i really don't understand why -- and the irony with my cousin is that how could you forget or dismiss how you were raised to be inquisitive, educated-- it's frustrating and discouraging all at the same time. And the priorities are beyond screwed up.<BR/><BR/>@ mudslide: lmao at the cartoon references! why do black parents think they can shirk their responsibility -- i don't get that at all--and i agree parents are to blame. Parents can not begin to point the finger until they exhausted their means within self.<BR/><BR/>@ all: we've got to pray for this next generation and ourselves. Amen!Bellinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059515033669847759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-46615226048601113092008-11-12T20:58:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:58:00.000-05:00Well, Elmo and Dora cant do it all. It's obvious t...Well, Elmo and Dora cant do it all. It's obvious that each generation is becoming "dumber". Im sure many fingers can be pointed as to who is to blame, but i'd have to say the parents ultimately have the responsiblity. Educating your kids is right up there with clothing and feeding them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617426134849640048.post-9395954423490281452008-11-12T18:54:00.000-05:002008-11-12T18:54:00.000-05:00Love this post and the article...We've gone from a...Love this post and the article...<BR/><BR/>We've gone from a society of selflessness to selfishness. Where community no longer measure up to self. <BR/><BR/>Ive watched so many bright children be victims of their own surrounding. Mom always looks great and put together and the kid come in in the middle of winter in t shirts and blue jean shorts. <BR/><BR/>But Obama has renewed that hope we say not only the black community to make this happen but a national community. Just as he was able to win votes one at a time for change, we as Black people have to be willing to do the same. One child, family, community at a time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com