as a teen, i have a rather different POV on this topic. i would much rather take the risk than spend my entire teenhood enclosed in the 'bubble of protection' that my parents have made for me. surely, if something happend to me i would definitely regret it, but if i never get out there and i never have any freedom as a teen i would regret it as wel more…
Hi,
I saw on google that you once talked about Cherlone dresses. I have no idea if they are a good brand, well-made etc., but some of the dresses look beautiful. Could you tell me what you know about them?
Cheers,
Kristie more…
Outside the norm always exists, even with people born with physical impairments, retardation, etc. it would be safe to say many who walk the earth have a wide variety of mental impairments that are not noticable to the eye. I am a firm believer that some people can be born "bad", what is bad? To me, it is a child who is a habitual liar, selfish, more…
I was the same, I could play out all day with friends and this time of year when the sun isn't going down til pretty late, I could even play out until well into the evening. I'd have probably also been allowed to walk to and from school except my disability wouldn't allow it.
Today, I've got a younger brother who is 7 and he's allowed more…
They are urging us to allow our children more freedom, but in the next breath if I did allow my children more freedom and something did happen to them I would be branded an irresponsible parent.
Perhaps they ought to look at harsher penalties for crimes against children? more…
if the government applied the usual rigorous health and safety checks to child rearing as they do to factories, they would certainly agree with you.
you are right - the world is a more dangerous place and why would you take risks with your own child? more…
Ahh well you'll be relieved to hear that I've almost done it!!
I'm not sure if men on the isle of kev don't work you'd quite grasp the perspective I was looking for ;)
I've to pick an event in history and talk about how it's shaped society.........I've decided to go with World War 2 and the impact on married women leaving the home to work......:>>
Although do women work on the Isle of Kev? more…
Hey Jo, look forward to getting you back, missing our little chats. I'm terrible AGAIN at keeping my diary. So much is going on & time just begs to be put towards other things.
Yay to it being the final 2 essays, how fantastic that must feel to know its coming to an end. well ok so it starts up again when you go to uni but its 1 step clos more…
I'm in awe of you for being able to think construtively between mothering. I honestly think my brain has turned to mush. Good to hear that you're due a break from the essays after the next two. Well deserved! Lou xxx more…
Blimey I hadn't thought about that, mind you the way I'm feeling at the moment it may not be a bad thing - how many calories in an 8.5 stone man?? more…
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In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 377 days old
by anonymous teen [Visitor]
as a teen, i have a rather different POV on this topic. i would much rather take the risk than spend my entire teenhood enclosed in the 'bubble of protection' that my parents have made for me. surely, if something happend to me i would definitely regret it, but if i never get out there and i never have any freedom as a teen i would regret it as wel more…
In response to: "Wedding bells...." 390 days old
by kredpanda [Visitor]
Hi, I saw on google that you once talked about Cherlone dresses. I have no idea if they are a good brand, well-made etc., but some of the dresses look beautiful. Could you tell me what you know about them? Cheers, Kristie more…
In response to: "How do spiders stick on the ceiling?....." 465 days old
by kieran [Visitor]
http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=111
find out on this websiste more…
In response to: "Are some people just born bad?" 568 days old
by Mike [Visitor]
Outside the norm always exists, even with people born with physical impairments, retardation, etc. it would be safe to say many who walk the earth have a wide variety of mental impairments that are not noticable to the eye. I am a firm believer that some people can be born "bad", what is bad? To me, it is a child who is a habitual liar, selfish, more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 882 days old
by Teri_R [Member]
It's very difficult to get the balance, trying to ensure your child is streetwise enough to survive teenage years, yet ensuring they are safe.
I walked my daughter to school till she was 8, and then untill she was 10 walked her to the busy road, and ensured she had crossed it.
She's 11, nearly 12 now and mum taking her to more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
No but you can certainly try :P! more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Times have certainly chaned, for the worse unfortunatly.
I'm dreading the time when I do actually have to let them out by themselves - I suppose I can't keep them captive in the house forever ;) more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
I was the same, I could play out all day with friends and this time of year when the sun isn't going down til pretty late, I could even play out until well into the evening. I'd have probably also been allowed to walk to and from school except my disability wouldn't allow it.
Today, I've got a younger brother who is 7 and he's allowed more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Exactly.
They are urging us to allow our children more freedom, but in the next breath if I did allow my children more freedom and something did happen to them I would be branded an irresponsible parent.
Perhaps they ought to look at harsher penalties for crimes against children? more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Yes I know, when I was younger say 20 years or so ago, I was allowed to play out all day with friends and I always walked to school alone.
It's a terrible shame, but you just can't take the risk when you are talking about children. more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
if the government applied the usual rigorous health and safety checks to child rearing as they do to factories, they would certainly agree with you.
you are right - the world is a more dangerous place and why would you take risks with your own child? more…
In response to: "Overprotective parent - you bet." 889 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
It is getting pretty worrying, things have changed a lot even in the time since I was in primary school; which is only a decade! more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 891 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Ahh well you'll be relieved to hear that I've almost done it!!
I'm not sure if men on the isle of kev don't work you'd quite grasp the perspective I was looking for ;)
Cheers : more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 894 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
ok. how many words do you want?
women do work on the isle of kev - men tend not to. more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 894 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Hey you - I'll be back Monday :) more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 894 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Awww thanks Lou, its quite easy really ;)
But continue with the praise none the less heehee! more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 894 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Wow yes please....!
It's Sociology, Transformation and Change.
I've to pick an event in history and talk about how it's shaped society.........I've decided to go with World War 2 and the impact on married women leaving the home to work......:>>
Although do women work on the Isle of Kev? more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 896 days old
by mypersonallife [Member]
Hey Jo, look forward to getting you back, missing our little chats. I'm terrible AGAIN at keeping my diary. So much is going on & time just begs to be put towards other things.
Yay to it being the final 2 essays, how fantastic that must feel to know its coming to an end. well ok so it starts up again when you go to uni but its 1 step clos more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 898 days old
by loupo [Member]
I'm in awe of you for being able to think construtively between mothering. I honestly think my brain has turned to mush. Good to hear that you're due a break from the essays after the next two. Well deserved! Lou xxx more…
In response to: "Abandoned blog" 898 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
great to hear from you!
want me to write an essay for you? more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 917 days old
by mypersonallife [Member]
lol Jo. grace looked adorable in the bridesmaid dress.
I could do with that pill ;)
hugs
Helen more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 922 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Blimey I hadn't thought about that, mind you the way I'm feeling at the moment it may not be a bad thing - how many calories in an 8.5 stone man?? more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 923 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
i'm not so sure about the wonder pill - what if the scientists get the ingredients mixed up and you end up eating your husband after sex?
more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 924 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
:)) I wouldn't know, I'm not going to need the pill :P more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 924 days old
by jopolley [Member]
I'll certainly do my best, once my Sociology essay due tomorrow is finished :>> more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 924 days old
by jopolley [Member]
A toy boy, yikes - did that pill mention anything about boosting energy levels aswell...? ;) more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 925 days old
by MarikaSunSeeker [Member]
I look forward to seeing the pics, so get to it girl! more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 925 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
:)) Wouldn't a toyboy also help boost the libido? :P more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 925 days old
by jopolley [Member]
Any extra help in burning the calories would be fine by me :>> the more burned the merrier....;) more…
In response to: "Every womans dream?" 925 days old
by Chyna_Doll [Member]
Ah but won't having sex burn off those guilty calroes anyway! :roll: ;) more…