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Scenario: Johnny won't sit still in class, disrupts other students...
1970 - Johnny is sent to the principal's office and given a good paddling. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
Today- Johnny is given a huge dose of Ritalin, becomes a zombie, tested for ADD, school gets extra state funding because he has a disability.

Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt...
1970 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.
Today - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has an affair with the psychologist.

Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school...
1970 - Mark shares aspririn with the school principal out on the smoking dock.
Today - Police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario: Pedro fails high school English...
1970 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.
Today - Pedro's cause is taken up by local human rights group. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that making English a requirement for graduation is racist. U.S. Civil Liberties Association files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English is banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway, but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover Independence Day firecrackers, puts them in a model airplane bottle and blows up an anthill...
1970 - Ants die.
Today - Homeland Security and the FBI are called and Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. Teams investigate the parents, siblings are removed from the home, computers are confiscated, and Johnny's dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario: Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack...
1970 - Vice principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his own shotgun to show Jack.
Today - School goes into lockdown, the FBI is called, Jack is hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors are called in to assist traumatized students and teachers.

Scenario: Jimmy and Frank get into a fistfight after school...
1970 - Crowd gathers. Frank wins. Jimmy and Frank shake hands and end up buddies.
Today - Police are called, SWAT team arrives and arrest Jimmy and Frank. They are charged with assault and both are expelled from school even though Jimmy started it.

Scenario: Mikey falls during recess and scrapes his knee. His teacher, Mary, finds him crying and gives him a hug to comfort him...
1970 - Mikey soon feels better and goes back to playing.
Today - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and looses her job. She faces tree years in federal prison. Mikey undergoes five years of therapy.


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well... honestly, I guess not.. but I wouldn't be looking for someone 18 or 99 years old either (I think that's what the profile says still.. better check it - maybe change a few things!.. just didn't want to get into specifics - not even sure I'm really "looking" at this stage of the game.. got my hands full w/ work & kids.

OK - gotta go re-read my profile now... gulp!


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jeeze! Sounds like I missed all the fun stuff! Well, looks like we'll have to get everyone riled up over something again just so I can get some excitement...


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Well.. craziness you say... please! fill me in. The only gossip I've been getting lately is from my 4 year old - about how a little girl in his class put glue on his teacher's chair!


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Thanks all.. the posts certainly made me happy to be back!


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Hi everyone... I haven't been around for about 7 or 8 months... life just got, well... hectic, but glad to see this site is still here. It's nice to see some new faces and sad to see that some aren't here anymore. For those of you that remember me - I've missed you all in the forums. For those who don't know me - HI! Have a great night everyone!


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Thank you for your flowers, Z. As you can see from all the other posts, you will be sorely missed here. I will miss your threads and posts. Take care - good luck to you and your children.
-Jennifer :)


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Things that make me happy:

My kids playing nicely w/ eachother
My parents visiting
Seeing good friends
the CS forums
going for a dog walk
reading a good book
work
being outside with the kids
getting a paycheck
learning something new
making new friends

Things that bum me out:

9 days of rain (yep, I'm in New England!)
My kids not sleeping still at 10 pm
Being awake at 1 am still 'cuz I drank coffee at 10pm
Seeing loved ones suffering
My dog being sprayed by a skunk
The baby teething

I guess my good outweigh my bad.. I'm pretty lucky


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Nope, but JetBlue flies one way pretty cheap to Fl now - don't think the offender will need a return ticket after the gators are done with him / her!

Yep, I heard they are enjoying a more varied diet this week. lol


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If someone has hurt me, I will forgive, but not forget.

If someone hurts someone I love, I will not forgive as easily, and definately not forget (and, if needed, remind the hurt person of the offence in the future so that they don't continue to be hurt)

If someone hurts my children, I will hunt them down and tie them to a stump in a swamp for some hungry gators.


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That's the funniest thing I've read in a while! Thank you!


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Z,
I understand what you are saying in your post - to a point. What the government SHOULD be doing (probably not necessarly what they ARE doing) is control and find ways to exterminate the sites that show child pornography and sites that pedifilers (sp?) use. There are groups like "Men who love boys" who have websites and thousands of subscribers to those websites that can say and show whatever they want to. If and when the government steps in to control or do away with those types of sites, the subscribers to the sites and the "owners" of those sites cry about their first ammendment rights being breached!!!!!!.. and are able to continue on with their smut!
The problem I have with this, is that if you start a website of your opinions, and those opinions are against what the government feels is politically correct they can shut it down without so much as a reason. I don't always agree with those opinions that are out there, but I am not a drone that lives my life by what others say or "preach", I just like to hear other opinions. Why the hell is everyone so set on being politically correct, when there are a million more reasons to get everyone on the same page of being morally correct!! I express these views as a mother who fears for her children every second they are out of my sight.
-Jennifer

PS - to answer the original question of this thread - I'd definately get more sleep and use my library more than once a week!


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What was it that you wanted most from your last ex? What changed?

Mine was his sweet words... until he began to mix them with crappy words..

After that, what I wanted most from him was his absence. At least I got to keep that!


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Thanks fireliter! Hopefully this will be my best year yet! I wish you all the same. I don't know what's to come, but I'm excited to find out. Whatever it is, I know it won't be dull, God seems to have a good sence of humor when it comes to me. LOL


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Yep, I like 'em both.

My suggestion? Me and my bed! Good night all - see ya tomor... make that later today!

OH! ... and you and star, professor!


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Don't worry! I wouldn't hold you accountable - believe me, I'd try anything at this point (I have actually tied one of the tiers to the base about 10 minutes ago so the wheel is currently stuck). I was j/k about sending you my son! LOL


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LOL - that was good, Ocee.

And thanks again, professor, I will try it, but if Lucky isn't so Lucky, you will inherit one very upset 4 year old boy!! LOL


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Yep! The younger others get, the younger I get! I figure I'll be about 22 by tomorrow this time! LOL


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Awwe.. my first present this year! Thanks Professor! Unfortunately, can't put any grease in the cage - they will lick it and then die (very poor digestive system, those little buggers) and I believe my 4 year old would then go into a year of depression 'cuz he absolutely loves that stupid rat... uh, sorry, I meant to say cute little furry hampster named Lucky. But, again, Thanks for the idea!


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Hi all! Well, it's officially my b-day today (and yes, I am 28 AGAIN!). I have decided to share with you what I have learned this year:

1.) Whoever invents a "squeekless" wheel for a hampster will become rich (that is first 'cuz I've been listening to the damn thing for 2 hours now, and it's the 3rd type of wheel I've tried - stupid rodent!)

2.) Do not color blonde hair to brown - you will end up looking like Elmo.

3.) If you ignore #2, go directly to a professional hair dresser - she will somewhat fix it, then send 10" of your supposedly acceptable hair to Locks of Love - makes you feel better about the whole messy situation!

4.) Learn not to love with just your heart, but your mind as well. I know from experience that this is easier said than done, but it should save you a lot of heart-ache in the end.

5.) Work as hard as you can to make your dreams your reality.

6.) Stop looking for love - eventually, if it's meant to be, it will find me.

7.) When you most want to avoid something because it is uncomfortable is when you most need to face it head on so it doesn't fester into something horrible.

8.) Friends are the family we choose, become a friend you would be proud to have yourself.

9.) When you feel your lowest, do something fun with your kids - no one in the world can turn my attitude around as quickly as them!

10.) Learn to enjoy the simple things: gardening, reading, writing, being with family / friends, reading the forums! lol

11.) Learn to laugh at yourself sometimes - you'd be amazed at how funny some of the things you do really are (if it wasn't you).

I hope everyone on here has a fantastic day! I know I will (after I get some sleep, anyway!)

-jennifer :)


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