There are days when I just want justice to reign down on the heads of those who think they're entitled. Is it because I'm jealous? No...well not usually...maybe like 2% of the time. Do I care what they think about me? Not really. I care about what they think about themselves. Does that even make sense?
Those drivers who think the roads were made just for them. I'm so glad they're passionate about reminding the rest of us nobodies we shouldn't have even considered driving down the same road as them. Those who chase after materialistic things like new clothes, new TV's, new cars....anything they really can't afford but 5 different banks and 5 different credit card companies told them they could. Go ahead flaunt that new car on Facebook to all your friends and then please also flash us your monthly car payment added to your gas bill and insurance bill because you "worked so hard you deserve this debt...errr...I mean car". If you worked so hard why are you going in to debt?
Those customers who think return policies don't apply to them. You know what? You're right all return policies are completely made up and just for show. Really those policies are for the stores to make more money off of the rest of us suckers, it has absolutely nothing to do with creating boundaries and protecting their business. Those who feel their schedule is more important than anyone else's. Ironically, the "real" drivers fall into this category too. Why should you have to wait? You've got a lot to get done and the rest of us are just dilly-dallying around. We'll move over so you can get on with your busy day.
I know justice belongs to God. And boy, will those people get it. After I go through my rant, all in my head of course, I remember I'll be getting what I deserve too. I know I've probably fallen into each one of these categories too at some point. I would hope it's not often or for a long amount of time but I know I have a poor attitude as well. What drives you crazy, only to realize you do the same thing?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
News Flash - Parents Compensated for Hazardous Pay
Washington, DC - Just this week Congress passed a law for all parents to be compensated for hazardous duty pay. Certain military personnel rightfully receive a hazardous duty incentive pay for their dangerous positions defending America and now parents will join the ranks.
Cara Hasbrouck, mother of a 22 month old girl, pushed for the compensation to be signed into law. "People without kids may not realize the danger parents put themselves in every day to nurture the lives of the upcoming generations. It really is a war zone out there." The Hasbroucks and other parents around the nation banded together to bring awareness to the situation through their coalition aptly named Parents for Hazardous Pay (aka PHazP). John Smith of Columbus, Ohio says, "If society expects us to raise the next cancer-fighting doctor or the future President of America, we're going to need some support."
What exactly is so hazardous about raising kids? "You don't know what might come at you," shares Lisa Green of Cheyenne Wyoming. "My husband takes hits from all sides and angles in his groin. I've broken an ankle after stepping on one of their toys and sliding down the stairs in the middle of the night. And don't get me started about the damage done by breast-feeding those little rug rats."
In their presentation to Congress PHazP shared evidence that even from day one, newborns wreak havoc on the world around them. "Never mind the fact that a woman has just given birth to a mere 8 lb. human (and that's just the average weight) and both parents lose more sleep in the next 3 months than they ever got in the previous 18 or more years. Infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers can each cause destruction to the health of their care-takers. From being punched, slapped, flicked, and or kicked in the groin or other sensitive areas, to gouged out eyes, pulled on lips and hair, shredded nipples, scratched faces, head-butted noses, sore feet from toys, ripped ear lobes from pulled on earrings, heart-attacks from beginning drivers and broken hearts in empty-nesters. There is a plethora of damage done to a parent's well being."
PHazP is seeking any sort of compensation available. Tax refunds, discounted hospital or doctor visits, or a weekly check. "Really anything would do. We're just looking to get the word out there about the hazards of raising the future generation," Hasbrouck says. And Congress agreed. While all the details have yet to be determined on how the actual compensation occurs, they all at least agreed on one thing: being a parent is dangerous.
When asked why anyone would have a kid after hearing about this, the entire group agreed, "Because without them life would be just a little more boring and empty. We love our kids even if it means to death from slipping on the one forgotten marble in the middle of the night."
Being a parent is dangerous, because you end up loving your child so much you would do just about anything for them.
Cara Hasbrouck, mother of a 22 month old girl, pushed for the compensation to be signed into law. "People without kids may not realize the danger parents put themselves in every day to nurture the lives of the upcoming generations. It really is a war zone out there." The Hasbroucks and other parents around the nation banded together to bring awareness to the situation through their coalition aptly named Parents for Hazardous Pay (aka PHazP). John Smith of Columbus, Ohio says, "If society expects us to raise the next cancer-fighting doctor or the future President of America, we're going to need some support."
What exactly is so hazardous about raising kids? "You don't know what might come at you," shares Lisa Green of Cheyenne Wyoming. "My husband takes hits from all sides and angles in his groin. I've broken an ankle after stepping on one of their toys and sliding down the stairs in the middle of the night. And don't get me started about the damage done by breast-feeding those little rug rats."
In their presentation to Congress PHazP shared evidence that even from day one, newborns wreak havoc on the world around them. "Never mind the fact that a woman has just given birth to a mere 8 lb. human (and that's just the average weight) and both parents lose more sleep in the next 3 months than they ever got in the previous 18 or more years. Infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers can each cause destruction to the health of their care-takers. From being punched, slapped, flicked, and or kicked in the groin or other sensitive areas, to gouged out eyes, pulled on lips and hair, shredded nipples, scratched faces, head-butted noses, sore feet from toys, ripped ear lobes from pulled on earrings, heart-attacks from beginning drivers and broken hearts in empty-nesters. There is a plethora of damage done to a parent's well being."
PHazP is seeking any sort of compensation available. Tax refunds, discounted hospital or doctor visits, or a weekly check. "Really anything would do. We're just looking to get the word out there about the hazards of raising the future generation," Hasbrouck says. And Congress agreed. While all the details have yet to be determined on how the actual compensation occurs, they all at least agreed on one thing: being a parent is dangerous.
When asked why anyone would have a kid after hearing about this, the entire group agreed, "Because without them life would be just a little more boring and empty. We love our kids even if it means to death from slipping on the one forgotten marble in the middle of the night."
Being a parent is dangerous, because you end up loving your child so much you would do just about anything for them.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The other side
I just saw a news story about a school in Vail being accused of not doing enough for the bullying issue. Now, because I worked in that district I can attest to the fact they do have a bullying program in place, several different approaches in fact. As a teacher what's more frustrating to me in the whole thing is how parents react.
It's sad for me to see a child being hurt by another child, even if it's not the technical definition of bullying, which is pretty obscure to begin with, teasing between children is not what anyone wants. As the parents become involved, as I think they should be, can only worsen the problem. Some parents handle it well while the majority flip out and become irrational, irresponsible, and ridiculous.
The parents in general are the ones who have asked for teachers and districts hands to be tied when it came to discipline. I certainly don't condone physical discipline in a public setting such as a classroom, however parents send mixed messages about how they think discipline should be dealt with. What is it? We're damned if we do and we're damned if we don't.
I can't tell you how many bullying issues I had to deal with and how many times parents thought we weren't doing enough, even after suspension. The school has a piece of responsibility in dealing with the issue that I believe. Essentially what it comes down to is the victim's parents would prefer the bully to be expelled and in some situations that's just not able to happen.
When you get to the heart of the issue it comes to parenting. Kids who are bullies often see that at home, perhaps there is a mental imbalance, or there is no guidance at all. Either way, something is happening at home where the child is not learning how to behave appropriately towards others, yet it is up to the school to parent.
Unfortunately this is how it works these days. Schools are expected to teach kids everything, behavior, education, how to stay healthy, about sex, about relationships, about religion or lack thereof.....shall I go on? What if as a society we called on parents to be responsible for actually raising their own kids? For keeping parents accountable when it came to teaching their children how to be part of society? Yes, I know some adults don't even know how to do this but there is the majority who do and yet constantly place responsibility on someone else. This is one of the laws I don't like public schools, it's very hard to expel a student from school or deny them attendance. There are a lot of issues here, like I know expelling them from school doesn't solve the issue for the bully but it would certainly be a wake up call for some families. Parents have to stop expecting schools to fix everything. Again, yes, schools have a piece of the responsibility, but it all begins at home and without support and a good foundation at home, schools don't stand a chance.
In short: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR KIDS
Can I get an Amen?
It's sad for me to see a child being hurt by another child, even if it's not the technical definition of bullying, which is pretty obscure to begin with, teasing between children is not what anyone wants. As the parents become involved, as I think they should be, can only worsen the problem. Some parents handle it well while the majority flip out and become irrational, irresponsible, and ridiculous.
The parents in general are the ones who have asked for teachers and districts hands to be tied when it came to discipline. I certainly don't condone physical discipline in a public setting such as a classroom, however parents send mixed messages about how they think discipline should be dealt with. What is it? We're damned if we do and we're damned if we don't.
I can't tell you how many bullying issues I had to deal with and how many times parents thought we weren't doing enough, even after suspension. The school has a piece of responsibility in dealing with the issue that I believe. Essentially what it comes down to is the victim's parents would prefer the bully to be expelled and in some situations that's just not able to happen.
When you get to the heart of the issue it comes to parenting. Kids who are bullies often see that at home, perhaps there is a mental imbalance, or there is no guidance at all. Either way, something is happening at home where the child is not learning how to behave appropriately towards others, yet it is up to the school to parent.
Unfortunately this is how it works these days. Schools are expected to teach kids everything, behavior, education, how to stay healthy, about sex, about relationships, about religion or lack thereof.....shall I go on? What if as a society we called on parents to be responsible for actually raising their own kids? For keeping parents accountable when it came to teaching their children how to be part of society? Yes, I know some adults don't even know how to do this but there is the majority who do and yet constantly place responsibility on someone else. This is one of the laws I don't like public schools, it's very hard to expel a student from school or deny them attendance. There are a lot of issues here, like I know expelling them from school doesn't solve the issue for the bully but it would certainly be a wake up call for some families. Parents have to stop expecting schools to fix everything. Again, yes, schools have a piece of the responsibility, but it all begins at home and without support and a good foundation at home, schools don't stand a chance.
In short: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR KIDS
Can I get an Amen?
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