Posted on 09/27/2005 3:01:19 AM PDT by SLB
that's my job and my decision.
Good statement.
later FOR SURE read/pingout.
I love those little notes to yourself:)
please explain bttt for me
Besides the obvious reason, it seems to signify a certain irritation with what the person had to say as well.
It's the only way I can keep myself somewhat in line.
:-)
Your formula would bar some works of Chaucer.
Not everyone who asks to have the filter removed is searching for porn. For example, a patron researching breast cancer would probably be blocked. Also, we have had patrons blocked from employment websites because the words "under 18" were found.
It isn't as simple as you seem to think it could be.
It's the only way I can keep myself somewhat in line.
Maybe I need to try it as I get out of line so much:).
It isn't as simple
If the parent is there with the kid, it gets pretty simple. :>
hmm, ideally if a parent objects to this type of literary materials being available to their kids and it's their responsiblity to make sure they don't look at it (how since most schools have a problem with parents coming into the schools now a days) then they should also get to opt out of paying at least the part of their real estate tax that goes to support the local district that they are opting out of because they don't like having sexually explicit materials presented to their children. right? from my yearly notice it isn't really an amount to sneeze at and could help them pay for a private placement or materials to home school.
Are you saying Chaucer can't be read to a City Council?
Library computer are not to be used for porn.
Figure out another use for them.
Yes, there are some who would be offended by certain verses from Chaucer. For example, "And at the windowe out she putte hir hole, and Absolon, him fil no bet ne wers, but with his mouth he kiste her naked ers." It goes on.
Who said library computers should be used for porn? I haven't defended that. I said our computers have filters that adults can ask to have removed, and then I explained why they might request that and the reasons I gave have nothing to do with porn.
Yes, there are some who would be offended by certain verses from Chaucer. For example, "And at the windowe out she putte hir hole, and Absolon, him fil no bet ne wers, but with his mouth he kiste her naked ers." It goes on.
Who said library computers should be used for porn? I haven't defended that. I said our computers have filters that adults can ask to have removed, and then I explained why they might request that and the reasons I gave have nothing to do with porn.
It's not fool proof.
:->
It just occurred to me that many parents remain willfully ignorant of what goes on in their schools BECAUSE they think they have no choice.
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Don't forget the uninvolved parents who only enter their children's school to enroll them.
Remember the Columbine shooting? The parents didn't even know their kid was making bombs in the garage.
I still think homeschooling is the way to go, if possible.
When Mrs. Taylor suggested that parents might decide to "opt out" their children from school libraries,
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We, as parents, have decided to "opt out" our children of public education altogether.
It's not fool proof.
Yeah, but it keeps you from being a fool like me:) So it works pretty well.
It just occurred to me that many parents remain willfully ignorant of what goes on in their schools BECAUSE they think they have no choice.
EVERY parent has a choice no matter what, even if their children are in neighborhood schools. My parents chose horrible things like to not have cable TV or buy video game systems or allow us to watch rated R movies. We did things with our friends, but not on school nights. We watched TV, but not until our homework was done. We did things with friends on the weekends, but we also had jobs to do. When we went out with our friends, we were expected to be back at a certain time and to let our parents know we were home. We were expected to learn something in each class, no matter what and to be there and listen. We were expected to respect other adults, including our church leaders, teachers, law enforcement, and such. We were definitely not allowed to disrespect our mother (my sore backside confirmed that fact many a time). We were expected to not drink alcohol or smoke, to NOT take drugs, and to not engage in "too friendly" (hehe--yes we did date) of relations with the opposite gender.
We were allowed to work, have friends, play sports, go to youth group, and all the normal stuff of course. Yes, my parents were fairly strict, but they realized they had the ball in their court and I'm forever grateful they did.
LOL!
Unfortunately, I am a fool. But God loves me anyway...
Unfortunately, I am a fool. But God loves me anyway...
HEHE.
At least you're only one kind of fool:). I'm a fool and full of it, not to mention my belly's getting that "full figure" action going on. (yes, I realize that some people pronounce them different:)
The portion you referenced was posted by Izzy Dunne.
My post was under the line. Basically; I said too many parents are uninterested. It seems like their children are little more than an inconvenience to them.
I know they have a choice. They choose to not care. Fortunately for you; your parents cared.
That happens to me all the time (someone referencing another person's post assuming it is me). Sorry:).
As someone who has wanted children for many years (I won't go into the details, but I'll just say, other options aren't available now), you have tapped into one of my big pet peeves. I don't like it when people take the privilege of raising kids for granted and complain about things having to do with it. It makes me sad more than mad, but I do wish more people realized what a privilege they do have. If I ever get the opportunity, there won't be a day that goes by that I won't thank the Almighty one for allowing me such a blessing. In the meantime, I work towards having that opportunity and thank God for the many things I am blessed with (especially with recent events). Rather than dwell on my own "things" I try to see how I can serve others and improve myself. One day I will be glad for just the "choice" to have a child.
I indeed did have caring parents and my parents have gotten "smarter" as I've gotten older.
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