Non Footy Chat Thread II

[Incorrect]

Beleive it or not I got an award for spelling.

*smelling

 

[hindy111]

There was a study done into why the British had become so pathetic at sport about 15yrs ago. And they worked out it had to do with making everyone a winner.
From what I gather they have reverted away from this hence why they have improved ina lot of world sports.

Once we are adults we have to accept some people are just better then us. You just have to do the best with what you've got and be happy with what you can get otherwise your destined for a sad and lonely life.

 

[T.S Quint]

Pretty much. "Graduating" used to mean something, like you achieved something you worked hard for. Hence a big deal at Uni or finishing year 12....

But these days apparently spending 3 years having a stranger clean your arse and change your clothes after you've soiled yourself and wipe snot from your face is cause for celebration.... Progressive.

As someone who has worked in the childcare industry for a long time I find this incredibly offensive, for both the educators who work hard to help children get ready for primary school and life in general, but also for the children who have actually achieved a massive goal in their lives by moving on from preschool and entering their primary school phase.

To think these children have had no growth, or haven’t achieved anything other than having someone else do everything for them is a stupid, ridiculous mentality. It’s the kind of thinking that only sees someone like me as a ‘babysitter’ who simply looks after their kids while the ‘real men’ go to work.

 

[strider]

Pretty much. "Graduating" used to mean something, like you achieved something you worked hard for. Hence a big deal at Uni or finishing year 12....

But these days apparently spending 3 years having a stranger clean your arse and change your clothes after you've soiled yourself and wipe snot from your face is cause for celebration.... Progressive.

Exactly .... its meant to be something meaningful

Who is a pre-school graduation even for? The kid or the parent?

 

[Incorrect]

As someone who has worked in the childcare industry for a long time I find this incredibly offensive, for both the educators who work hard to help children get ready for primary school and life in general, but also for the children who have actually achieved a massive goal in their lives by moving on from preschool and entering their primary school phase.

To think these children have had no growth, or haven’t achieved anything other than having someone else do everything for them is a stupid, ridiculous mentality. It’s the kind of thinking that only sees someone like me as a ‘babysitter’ who simply looks after their kids while the ‘real men’ go to work.

No offence, but say no more merkin.... I wondered what your bag was from recent comments....

 

[T.S Quint]

It’s just stupid like getting a participation ribbon in a race.

It’s nothing like that at all.
And children should be encouraged to participate, whether that be giving them a ribbon or something else. This motion of every kid getting a participation award is nothing new. Back in the mid 80s every kid who played in my footy league got a medallion. The Wimbledon runner up gets a big trophy.

These are not awards that say “You’re the best”. They are a token gift to say “Hey, thanks for playing. Come back again.”

 

[T.S Quint]

Exactly .... its meant to be something meaningful

Who is a pre-school graduation even for? The kid or the parent?

Do you have kids?

 

[IFR33K]

Exactly .... its meant to be something meaningful

Who is a pre-school graduation even for? The kid or the parent?

Why not the educators?

 

[T.S Quint]

No offence, but say no more merkin.... I wondered what your bag was from recent comments....

I’m really not sure how to take this.
Is this an insult?

 

[T.S Quint]

Why not the educators?

It’s for all of them.
But it’s mostly for the children, who do actually understand what a graduation is and what it means.
These kids are 5 years old, not 2.

 

[Incorrect]

I’m really not sure how to take this.
Is this an insult?

Only you can answer that. /communication

 

[hineyrulz]

 

[hindy111]

As someone who has worked in the childcare industry for a long time I find this incredibly offensive, for both the educators who work hard to help children get ready for primary school and life in general, but also for the children who have actually achieved a massive goal in their lives by moving on from preschool and entering their primary school phase.

To think these children have had no growth, or haven’t achieved anything other than having someone else do everything for them is a stupid, ridiculous mentality. It’s the kind of thinking that only sees someone like me as a ‘babysitter’ who simply looks after their kids while the ‘real men’ go to work.

What are real men?

 

[hindy111]

I just soaked my meat in white wine. In an hours time I am going to stick it on the grill and sprinkle salt and pepper on it.

 

[IFR33K]

Me personally, I have no gripe or issues with participation ribbons or pre school graduations. There’s bigger issues I have where grown men are attempting to be women or a particular person is not identifying as either a male or female. The the lefties are cheering them on, despite them having some issues. World is going mad.

 

[Incorrect]

You're supposed to be watching the cricket merkin!! Get back over there!! Lol

 

[IFR33K]

I just soaked my meat in white wine. In an hours time I am going to stick it on the grill and sprinkle salt and pepper on it.

real men always soak their meat.

 

[Incorrect]

I just soaked my meat in white wine. In an hours time I am going to stick it on the grill and sprinkle salt and pepper on it.

Hope you've got someone special in mind to eat it.... And look out for singe'ing.... Short and curlys are susceptible to high heat....

 

[hineyrulz]

You're supposed to be watching the cricket merkin!! Get back over there!! Lol

I can multi task merkin, shit posting is my super power.

 

[hineyrulz]

What are real men?

What is a woman???