Once again, my Perfect Child[sup]TM[/sup] has taken action regarding her education. Back in October, she took the initiative to talk to her teacher about the slutty dance they were being taught. That’s all in the past and when the semester changed, she was out of that class.
She’s been upset the last few weeks because of the substitute teacher in her Honors Chem class (the regular teacher is on maternity leave for the rest of the year.) The PC[sup]TM[/sup] complained that the sub didn’t teach - she just gave reading assignments and work sheets, and berated the kids when they asked questions. The last straw came last week when all but a couple of kids out of four Honors and AP classes failed a quiz. Many of these kids are Honor Roll - mine has carried straight A’s since last year.
Anyway, yesterday, my kid got a bunch of Chem students together - some from every class this sub teaches - and went to the Science Department Head. They explained their concerns about not being taught. The Dept Head promised to discuss the situation with the Vice Principal and the kids are meeting with her again this afternoon.
I’m so proud of her and the other kids - I think they took the correct approach. Instead of just whining about the sub, they took action. Now, if nothing comes of this, I’ll be going to the school to talk with the Dept Head myself. But it thrills me to no end that she’s taking responsibility for her own education. Is it any wonder I call her my Perfect Child[sup]TM[/sup]?
Let’s see: confidence, self-discipline, willingness to take initiative, good work ethic - these things don’t just happen.
Throw in some superior genetics, and I think we have a case for changing your username to PerfectMom.
This is why I never got around to reproducing. There is about zero chance that any kid of mine would turn out this good. Good for you, and really super good for your daughter.
[sub]p.s. - I’m glad your, uh, medical exam turned out so well.[/sub]
Well, she is a sailor and sailors know all about knots…
While genetics don’t lie… <hehehe> I really hesitate to take any kind of credit. All I do is make sure she does her assignments and always puts forth her best effort. I’m glad she’s not as timid as I was when I was 16.
However, your kind comments have earned you several gold stars *** in the Official FairyChatMom List O’ Dopers.
Yeah, well, we’re still working on that too… [sub]I can say that because she doesn’t have time to read the Boards any longer…[/sub] Years of reinforcement and trying to be a good example - this parenting stuff is tuff!! But every once in a while, they come thru and make you realize they have been listening! Don’t give up!
gets you taken to the woodshed, missy. From whom do you suppose she learned all the important things? HMMM!?!!!
My childhood development went like this:
Stage 1: Dad is GOD!!!
Stage 2: Why on earth did Dad do that?
Stage 3: Geeze, I know more than Dad.
Stage 4: Well, okay. Dad does know some stuff, I guess…
Stage 5: Heck, I want to be just like Dad.
Well, ya know, Bumbazine, she’s bound to become such a fine woman, I doubt that she’ll be on the market that long…
[sub]eeeesh - did I really say that?!?[/sub]
But I tell ya, she plans to attend the University of Central Florida and she’ll start there in 2004 - she’s fair game for those who dare. But you should know her last boyfriend is still pining as he nurses his broken heart… the poor lad…
And an update - the Dept Head will be talking to the teacher in question - it’ll be interesting to see if things change after Spring Break.
Congratulations, FCM. And you do deserve a lot of the credit for raising that young’un right.
It’s always gratifying to see your kids make the right decisions, independent of your direct supervision.
I know, because I am the proud parent of a young lady with similar ethics. She’s too busy with her schoolwork to be on the board much anymore, so she won’t read this, but I might as well hijack this thread slightly and say publicly, I’m proud of you, Sakura. You’re turning out better than I ever hoped you would.
