SOUTHAMPTON has been awarded in the region of £100m to transform its secondary school buildings.
It is one of eight authorities chosen today to be fast tracked as part of the government's national programme to rebuild and refurbish secondary schools called 'Building Schools for the Future' programme.
The money will be spent on rebuilding or refurbishing five city secondary schools and equipping them with the latest computer technology as well as health, youth and adult education facilities.
Council education bosses and government officials will spend the next few months drawing up a list of the schools in greatest need of the money.
The city council has received the money two years earlier than expected after it put in a bid earlier this year to the government.
Southampton Itchen MP John Denham, also lobbied government officials for Southampton to be awarded the cash.
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He said: "This is a huge boost for the city."
Other authorities to receive a share of the £625m government money are Enfield, Hounslow, North Tyneside, Rotherham, Staffordshire, Walsall and Worcestershire
[quote][bold]Idiots[/bold] wrote:
Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.[/quote] The irony ..... lol
Idiots wrote:
Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.
Posted by: sotonian, southampton on 1:03pm Mon 23 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Idiots[/bold] wrote:
Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.[/quote] Just because the buildings are not 'state of the art' doesn't mean that the children won't do well. Local children taught in older buildings are doing better than the ones in the new biuldings on the whole. you only have to look at the results tables
Idiots wrote:
Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.
Just because the buildings are not 'state of the art' doesn't mean that the children won't do well. Local children taught in older buildings are doing better than the ones in the new biuldings on the whole. you only have to look at the results tables
[quote][bold]Mr Chips[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Idiots[/bold] wrote: Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.[/quote] The irony ..... lol[/quote] The irony, laugh out loud.
Mr Chips wrote:
Idiots wrote: Spend 100 million on schools but not where it is actually need like the roads. Get it right goverment.
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 2:29pm Mon 23 Jun 08
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote:
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.[/quote] You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.
Condor Man wrote:
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.
Posted by: live local, southampton on 3:45pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Is this the award that the city was hoping to attract because we had got into such a state? [bold]Why are we not sacking Clive Webster he has clearly failed in every aspect of his job with failing conditions and standards across the board?[/bold]
The city should not be crowing about the money it is an embarrassment to have to receive it.
To improve standards in local schools firstly ban the parents of Southampton children going out of the city to school and make them become engaged in their children’s local education, this would save on transport and fuel usage and mean that parents have to be committed to their local school and not of the view that it is alright to live here but I must send my children away!
Is this the award that the city was hoping to attract because we had got into such a state? Why are we not sacking Clive Webster he has clearly failed in every aspect of his job with failing conditions and standards across the board?
The city should not be crowing about the money it is an embarrassment to have to receive it.
To improve standards in local schools firstly ban the parents of Southampton children going out of the city to school and make them become engaged in their children’s local education, this would save on transport and fuel usage and mean that parents have to be committed to their local school and not of the view that it is alright to live here but I must send my children away!
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 3:50pm Mon 23 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Henry[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote: You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.[/quote] You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.[/quote] A more superior brain that me or a chimp?
Henry wrote:
Condor Man wrote: You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Henry[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote: You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.[/quote] You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.[/quote] A more superior brain that me or a chimp?[/quote] Are you a chimp? Sorry, i should have said, "What is the difference" [italic]chortle, snigger, parp.[/italic]
Condor Man wrote:
Henry wrote:
Condor Man wrote: You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.
A more superior brain that me or a chimp?
Are you a chimp? Sorry, i should have said, "What is the difference" chortle, snigger, parp.
Posted by: saddened, Southampton on 5:07pm Mon 23 Jun 08
It is not the schools' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours.
Children need activities to stimulate them.
It is not the schools' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours.
Children need activities to stimulate them.
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 7:08pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?
Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?
Lets hope they spend this money on quality schools, where the kids actually want to do well. I fear it will be spent on areas like Millbrook where the last thing the kids want is an education
Lets hope they spend this money on quality schools, where the kids actually want to do well. I fear it will be spent on areas like Millbrook where the last thing the kids want is an education
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote:
Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?[/quote] tells me they haven't advertised in the flower estates
Condor Man wrote:
Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?
tells me they haven't advertised in the flower estates
Whilst we attempt to tailor the children to suit the education system, instead of each child getting the education that suits him or her, you could teach them in the Ritz and the result will be similar. Labours answer as in all things throw heaps of cash at the problem.
Whilst we attempt to tailor the children to suit the education system, instead of each child getting the education that suits him or her, you could teach them in the Ritz and the result will be similar. Labours answer as in all things throw heaps of cash at the problem.
[quote][bold]yarp[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote: Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?[/quote] tells me they haven't advertised in the flower estates[/quote] Pointless. An advert with joined up writing would not be understood there.
yarp wrote:
Condor Man wrote: Once a week my kids go to Hardmoor Early Years Centre. For £2 we get top notch activities for a morning. Situated near the Flowers Estate most people who take it up come from Highfield and Bassett. What does that tell you?
tells me they haven't advertised in the flower estates
Pointless. An advert with joined up writing would not be understood there.
Posted by: Bob in the city, city centre on 9:17am Tue 24 Jun 08
New Building + New Desks + New Computers + Poor Teachers = £100m
Old Buildings + Old Desks + Old Computers + Good Teachers = Education !
John Denham - School Report 2008
John could really do better.
He is easily distracted from the task in hand.
Maths in particular needs his undivided attention - he needs to read the question fully before starting to answer.
New Building + New Desks + New Computers + Poor Teachers = £100m
Old Buildings + Old Desks + Old Computers + Good Teachers = Education !
John Denham - School Report 2008
John could really do better.
He is easily distracted from the task in hand.
Maths in particular needs his undivided attention - he needs to read the question fully before starting to answer.
Posted by: Di H, Shirley, Southampton on 11:34am Tue 24 Jun 08
[quote][bold]saddened[/bold] wrote:
It is not the schools' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.[/quote] Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter's stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I'm not saying I'm perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the "perfect parent", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby's mum.
saddened wrote:
It is not the schools' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.
Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter's stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I'm not saying I'm perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the "perfect parent", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby's mum.
[quote][bold]Steve[/bold] wrote:
It is amazing how peoples politics get in the way of being objective. This is good news, believe it or not.[/quote] How is this good news. It cries desperation and lack of ability from people in office.
They have just sold off 4 schools to make 2 acadamies. How is that good? The education system is failing our future generations and this countries future is in dire strates.
It doesn't need money thrown at it. It needs reform of the education system and disapline in school.
Those students who don't want to learn, fine make them join a military service and contribute to this country that way.
Steve wrote:
It is amazing how peoples politics get in the way of being objective. This is good news, believe it or not.
How is this good news. It cries desperation and lack of ability from people in office.
They have just sold off 4 schools to make 2 acadamies. How is that good? The education system is failing our future generations and this countries future is in dire strates.
It doesn't need money thrown at it. It needs reform of the education system and disapline in school.
Those students who don't want to learn, fine make them join a military service and contribute to this country that way.
[quote][bold]Bob in the city[/bold] wrote:
New Building + New Desks + New Computers + Poor Teachers = £100m Old Buildings + Old Desks + Old Computers + Good Teachers = Education ! John Denham - School Report 2008 John could really do better. He is easily distracted from the task in hand. Maths in particular needs his undivided attention - he needs to read the question fully before starting to answer.[/quote] Better idea...
£0 for new buildings + £0 for new desks + £0 for new computers + £0 for teachers = less tax for me. And lets face it, no matter how much you throw at the little bastards you'll never teach them anything more than how to have a kid before the age of 15, where to buy drugs and where to insert their knives with most effect. Do us all a favour - save the money and build more prisons to put them in.
Bob in the city wrote:
New Building + New Desks + New Computers + Poor Teachers = £100m Old Buildings + Old Desks + Old Computers + Good Teachers = Education ! John Denham - School Report 2008 John could really do better. He is easily distracted from the task in hand. Maths in particular needs his undivided attention - he needs to read the question fully before starting to answer.
Better idea...
£0 for new buildings + £0 for new desks + £0 for new computers + £0 for teachers = less tax for me. And lets face it, no matter how much you throw at the little bastards you'll never teach them anything more than how to have a kid before the age of 15, where to buy drugs and where to insert their knives with most effect. Do us all a favour - save the money and build more prisons to put them in.
[quote][bold]Di H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]saddened[/bold] wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.[/quote] Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.[/quote] You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!!
Di H wrote:
saddened wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.
Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.
You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!!
[quote][bold]Stella the Hut[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps they could build a snooker room at Babby\'s new school ..........or maybe a secure bike shed !!![/quote] I hear that the compensation was not forth coming on friday. Laughed out of court I hear. Still you might win it big on the brest reduction scam.
Stella the Hut wrote:
Perhaps they could build a snooker room at Babby\'s new school ..........or maybe a secure bike shed !!!
I hear that the compensation was not forth coming on friday. Laughed out of court I hear. Still you might win it big on the brest reduction scam.
Posted by: here, Southampton on 1:34pm Tue 24 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Its the law[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Di H[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]saddened[/bold] wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.[/quote] Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.[/quote] You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!![/quote] "Its the Law" how childish is that comment!
Its the law wrote:
Di H wrote:
saddened wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.
Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.
You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!!
[quote][bold]Wewullywinky[/bold] wrote:
A bit late after it's destoyed the education of 1000's of students by selling up to oasis acadamy. [/quote] i agree these people in power are idiots. shut this school and that one cause we want millbrook school land to sell and put houses on. thats all their interested in..
Wewullywinky wrote:
A bit late after it's destoyed the education of 1000's of students by selling up to oasis acadamy.
i agree these people in power are idiots. shut this school and that one cause we want millbrook school land to sell and put houses on. thats all their interested in..
Posted by: Busy in the kitchen, Southampton on 4:43pm Tue 24 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Henry[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Condor Man[/bold] wrote:
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.[/quote] You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.[/quote] Condor Man wrote: You can't polish a turd...
I think you can if you put it in the freezer for a couple of hours and then wrap tightly in some cling film. Bit of elbow grease, comes up lovely!
Hope that helps.
Henry wrote:
Condor Man wrote:
You can't polish a turd as they say. It may be nice to be in a building that doesn't leak and or is warm but at the end of the day it won't affect a child's ability. Most children are at a disadvantage by the time they start school at 5 if their parents have not spent time making sure they can do more than chimps. This is why middle class kids do better, perhaps Denham (class traitor that he is) should get the masses to do better by their kids and not expect the taxpayer to fund follies.
You talk utter rubbish, i back this up with no evidence other than i have a superior brain.
Condor Man wrote: You can't polish a turd...
I think you can if you put it in the freezer for a couple of hours and then wrap tightly in some cling film. Bit of elbow grease, comes up lovely!
Hope that helps.
Posted by: Di H, Southampton on 6:36pm Tue 24 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Its the law[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Di H[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]saddened[/bold] wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.[/quote] Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.[/quote] You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!![/quote] Sick.
Its the law wrote:
Di H wrote:
saddened wrote: It is not the schools\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.
Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\'m not saying I\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \"perfect parent\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\'s mum.
You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!!
Posted by: di H, Southampton on 6:37pm Tue 24 Jun 08
[quote][bold]here[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Its the law[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Di H[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]saddened[/bold] wrote: It is not the schools\\\' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.[/quote] Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter\\\'s stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I\\\'m not saying I\\\'m perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \\\"perfect parent\\\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby\\\'s mum.[/quote] You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!![/quote] \"Its the Law\" how childish is that comment![/quote] Thank you here. As I said above, SICK!
here wrote:
Its the law wrote:
Di H wrote:
saddened wrote: It is not the schools' fault. It starts in the home. All parents should attend parenting classes from the birth of their child. They should be taught that their child needs love and discipline. Children do not need to be taken shopping every single day. Children do not enjoy sitting in coffee shops for hours. Children need activities to stimulate them.
Not ALL parents are bad parents and need lessons as you put it. I am a new mum and have a 5 month old daughter. My hubby and I are more than capable of ensuring our daughter's stimulation, general welfare and discipline and she is our No 1 priority our lifes. Even at 5 months old I tell my daughter stories, I play Early Learning Center toys with her, I make her laugh and therefore I find your comments quite patronising. I'm not saying I'm perfect by any means as there is no such thing as the \\\"perfect parent\\\", but I do not need lessons in parenting - if I ever have doubts in my actions, I ask my mum or hubby's mum.
You and your husband stimulate your daughter!!!! RING THE POLICE!!!!
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