tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post5713933344556508270..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: What the hell?Grumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-50348573989876619892011-10-13T10:49:51.092-04:002011-10-13T10:49:51.092-04:00There comes a time in every parent's life when...There comes a time in every parent's life when they say "Yes!" with a fist pump.<br /><br />Once, when our son was 2 years old, we were getting ready to run some errands on a Saturday morning and told him to go find his shoes. I walked out into the living to find him looking around and over heard him mutter to himself, "where did I leave my fucking shoes?".<br /><br />Complete sentence! Proper use of the word! Woot!!!<br /><br />At 14 he never uses profanity (unlike his parents) and prefers Latin to math.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36148745831682646002010-10-27T22:04:25.977-04:002010-10-27T22:04:25.977-04:00Gene was 5, had just started school, and was only ...Gene was 5, had just started school, and was only just learning to spell. His big brother Martin was 10.<br />Gene to his Dad: Martin said a Bad Word.<br />Dad: Did he? What did he say?<br />Gene: A Bad Word. I'm not going to say it.<br />Dad: Spell it, then.<br />Gene: S. I. T.<br />Dad: S.I.T. Sit. Martin told you to sit down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-41775956751571752162010-10-27T21:22:05.130-04:002010-10-27T21:22:05.130-04:00Trigem-
Police officers came to the high school to...Trigem-<br />Police officers came to the high school to make kids tuck in their shirts and put on their belts??? WTF? I'm a teacher, and unfortunately, it's getting crazier every year. It makes me want to home school my kids.<br /><br />--MandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-68752444721734339952010-10-27T20:31:08.821-04:002010-10-27T20:31:08.821-04:00OK, Doc, inquiring minds want to know: So what di...OK, Doc, inquiring minds want to know: So what did Frank say?randompawseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530108342884988224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36193570291966798652010-10-27T18:20:24.832-04:002010-10-27T18:20:24.832-04:00At least you don't live in my small town. Last...At least you don't live in my small town. Last week the high school kids were greeted by armed city police officers. No threats or violence of any kind had occurred. They were there to make the kids to tuck in their shirts and put on their belts.Trigemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-69210303006923644872010-10-27T15:23:06.773-04:002010-10-27T15:23:06.773-04:00"Yeah, but if you think Heller wrote it, then..."Yeah, but if you think Heller wrote it, then he didn't, so it's a catch-22."<br /><br />My brain just imploded.Ben Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-11007992628945230412010-10-27T13:32:29.240-04:002010-10-27T13:32:29.240-04:00She's just doing her job? I would say no, she...She's just doing her job? I would say no, she's not ;-)<br /><br />Would have finished the conversation with "Well, you're probably not going to hear the bad words I'm going to call you after I hang up the phone. Goodbye."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-28169750149595620992010-10-27T12:11:06.010-04:002010-10-27T12:11:06.010-04:00@Cyndi - I once had a librarian take away a book f...@Cyndi - I once had a librarian take away a book from me in 3rd grade because "it was too hard" for me to read. I told her that I was actually <i>rereading</i> it and proceeded to give her the major characters & a plot synopsis. She took it away and reshelved it. I narrowed my eyes at her when she was back at her desk, promptly got up, and went back to get the same book.<br /><br />When I got home I told my mom & grandparents about the incident. Mom called the principal who spoke to the librarian and I never had any trouble again. My parents also had to give permission for both of my brothers (who attended a private school) to check out anything they wanted at the beginning of each school year.<br /><br />Fortunately I didn't have to do that with my kids.Kat's Katshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519016601947528061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-60286786705984303972010-10-27T11:14:19.117-04:002010-10-27T11:14:19.117-04:00I gotchur bad words, right here.I gotchur bad words, right here.thegooddrlaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435755211517374081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-81576472058933090442010-10-27T09:28:45.261-04:002010-10-27T09:28:45.261-04:00I once got in trouble in the 4th grade for saying ...I once got in trouble in the 4th grade for saying someone was discombobulated. <br /><br />No matter that it's an actual freaking word in the dictionary - the problem was that no 4th grader could be smart enough to properly use the word. (Although, when in 2nd and 3rd grade the punishments include copying pages from a dictionary, it seems a little stupid to NOT expect one of the kids to learn SOMETHING.)Cyndihttp://thebookliberationproject.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-58749407571674225452010-10-27T08:16:47.884-04:002010-10-27T08:16:47.884-04:00I've determined the school systems in this cou...I've determined the school systems in this country have all lost their minds and that I will ignore all communication unless my child suddenly becomes violent and disruptive.<br /><br />They are so busy CYA-ing they've forgotten why they exist.R. Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-75077851285686056422010-10-27T08:10:48.504-04:002010-10-27T08:10:48.504-04:00Poor Frank! That really is stupid and OTT! Tell he...Poor Frank! That really is stupid and OTT! Tell her where she gets off!Fiznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-16618828648274528262010-10-27T07:55:45.634-04:002010-10-27T07:55:45.634-04:00You should have charged her for your time...You should have charged her for your time...instant studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13684270639990817671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-2239946109199476072010-10-27T06:33:44.492-04:002010-10-27T06:33:44.492-04:00Frank gets a prize for providing blog post content...Frank gets a prize for providing blog post content!yayhttp://yay.wibsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-57998191469797159962010-10-27T04:14:35.291-04:002010-10-27T04:14:35.291-04:00Twenty-odd years ago we lived in Germany and atten...Twenty-odd years ago we lived in Germany and attended the church on the local US Army base. Our daughter was thrown out of her Sunday School class by her teacher for asking for a rubber having made a mistake in the work she was doing at the time. The supervisor came and told me (in tears of laughter) that she had explained that this 5 year old was British and the translation was eraser. Reminds of your European language post, Grumpy!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684985554953836607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-83337817701254143512010-10-27T00:59:57.297-04:002010-10-27T00:59:57.297-04:00i wouldnt worry about it too much.. the principal ...i wouldnt worry about it too much.. the principal will probably simply warn frank and send home a notice that he was warned. Most kids slip up now and again. If i wrote up every child for every slip of the tongue or inappropriate gesture, my hand and wrist would have major carpal tunnel and cramping. I just think that teacher needs to pick and choose her battles.<br /><br />WV bratt! lolThe Bus Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259280794473075615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-3091003791104645812010-10-26T22:56:26.179-04:002010-10-26T22:56:26.179-04:00Tell them that the constitution protects Frank'...Tell them that the constitution protects Frank's right to free speech!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-36781039009719811872010-10-26T21:06:50.225-04:002010-10-26T21:06:50.225-04:00That's just nuts. Fight it.That's just nuts. Fight it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-70198618607702274012010-10-26T20:47:00.642-04:002010-10-26T20:47:00.642-04:00::head:laptop:: @Elmo the situation with your fam...::head:laptop:: @Elmo the situation with your family friend's son obviously calls for the application of "<i>Reeeallllly</i> I need to speak to your principal. Now would be good."<br /><br />As for Frank, there was no tree in the woods.Kat's Katshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519016601947528061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-7207019786904568412010-10-26T20:40:07.344-04:002010-10-26T20:40:07.344-04:00At least you weren't dragged in from work (at ...At least you weren't dragged in from work (at 50 minutes commute one way) along with your your spouse because the sub in your son's class over-reacted to a sarcastic (not profane) comment. <br /><br />Have you seen the zero-tolerance stories page at www.thisistrue.com/zt.html ? Lots of similar stories (all true) about how zero-tolerance for misbehaviour equals zero thought.Sunnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-4909374890177811972010-10-26T20:14:07.959-04:002010-10-26T20:14:07.959-04:00Some family friends were contacted by their grade ...Some family friends were contacted by their grade 1 son's teacher to tell them he had been involved in an altercation with another child.<br /><br />They not unreasonably asked what happened and were told in no uncertain terms that it was "none of their business" and that the school was unable to discuss the matter with them any further as to do so would impinge on the other child involved's privacy!Elmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-4252437358252445142010-10-26T18:57:05.568-04:002010-10-26T18:57:05.568-04:00Dear god---logic, much?! We will wait on pins and...Dear god---logic, much?! We will wait on pins and needles for the resolution.<br />And give Frank a hug since this makes no sense. CPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-16430421366514668682010-10-26T18:10:32.844-04:002010-10-26T18:10:32.844-04:00Yeah, but if you think Heller wrote it, then he di...Yeah, but if you think Heller wrote it, then he didn't, so it's a catch-22.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-84216400265947795772010-10-26T18:08:35.458-04:002010-10-26T18:08:35.458-04:00joseph heller is another who might have written th...joseph heller is another who might have written this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-75203123990273413452010-10-26T17:56:28.507-04:002010-10-26T17:56:28.507-04:00ask her if she needs a consult, sounds like one of...ask her if she needs a consult, sounds like one of your lunies! Auditory disturbances, cognitive impairment?!Mrs Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109885833512528798noreply@blogger.com