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To: Chena

When I help my kids with their homework, I don't give them the answers. They won't learn if I do. Instead, I tell them if they were right or wrong. Sometimes I give them little hints. When they get it right on their own, they are better for it. I was just doing the same for you, encouraging you to do better at reading comprehension so in the future you wouldn't have the same problem.


116 posted on 11/08/2006 10:41:44 PM PST by Defiant (The shame of Spain has stained the fruited plain.)
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To: Defiant

I'm 50 years old, Defiant. I've been to college, raised a family, and even homeschooled our children who are now grown, intelligent adults. Our eldest served in Iraq and is now a satellite communications expert. Our youngest is brilliant in the building industry.

I applaud you for helping your children with their homework, not giving them the answers unless they really can't figure it out, and even giving them some helpful hints along the way. However, I am not your child. I'm a grown woman on an adult forum who happened to miss an important sentence while reading an article. Your condescending tone was insulting.

I do not have a "problem" with "reading comprehension". If I am guilty of anything it is that I try to stay informed by reading so many news articles in one day that sometimes I read through it too quickly.

It might be helpful when conversing with other adults to take your daddy/teacher hat off and leave it at the door. :)


121 posted on 11/08/2006 10:56:05 PM PST by Chena ("LET'S ROLL!!!!!!!!!!")
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To: Defiant

By the way, I wouldn't suggest using such a condescending tone with your children either. It is rude and most definitely not helpful.


123 posted on 11/08/2006 10:59:32 PM PST by Chena ("LET'S ROLL!!!!!!!!!!")
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