tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post2372316350294821733..comments2024-03-27T17:20:17.463-04:00Comments on The Gnostic World Of Candy Minx: Do Parents Matter?Candy Minxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-20164314115387666292007-12-05T19:16:00.000-05:002007-12-05T19:16:00.000-05:00Candy,Thanks! Actually we are planning a trip for ...Candy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Actually we are planning a trip for them to Hawaii - they got married there. And yes they have a lot of chemistry and 'biology' still alive in them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, MitchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-38258301437866045532007-12-05T17:13:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:13:00.000-05:00Right Darla...tests are the only measurement of ho...Right Darla...tests are the only measurement of how a child is ddoing...but it is something we can use...and I would say for the most part almost everyone has a huge respect for education and the school system. Ithe school system is one of the definitive traits about the dominant culture.Candy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-58351112371806082742007-12-05T15:35:00.000-05:002007-12-05T15:35:00.000-05:00Oh, I'm looking forward to reading this book--it's...Oh, I'm looking forward to reading this book--it's been in my TBR pile for a while now. Maybe I should dig it out. <BR/><BR/>There's so much "advice" out there for parents, and so much of it is dependent on someone's agenda. <BR/><BR/>Of course, scores on school tests aren't the only measure of parenting success, though they're one of the few quantifiable ones.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346619210375248680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-69416191557981519962007-12-05T14:19:00.000-05:002007-12-05T14:19:00.000-05:00My choices are: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. I a...My choices are: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. I am really looking forward to seeing the results.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-26293314326322463292007-12-05T14:13:00.000-05:002007-12-05T14:13:00.000-05:00Mike Brown...yes, it is an amazing book I've notic...Mike Brown...yes, it is an amazing book I've noticed that the Freakonomics guys have been hired to the NYT's blog! I usually check into their old blog once a week...they look like theyhave some fancy new cribs now.<BR/><BR/>Tweety...no only 8 of the above factors are corelated to high test scores in school. The list of factors and what "helps" chiclren is actually counter-intuitive. Which means...it goes against the obvious stereotypes or waywe are taught to think about values or learning.Candy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-84816714462811687602007-12-05T12:27:00.000-05:002007-12-05T12:27:00.000-05:00OH brother. They think these are right?? Really. T...OH brother. They think these are right?? Really. Then compared to these I am a piss poor parent. I mean I think I am a good parent but if you compared parents to this yikes.. Some of us just wouldnt pass the test.tweetey30https://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-76806410754954379882007-12-04T22:18:00.000-05:002007-12-04T22:18:00.000-05:00but they're answers to your quiz the way you set i...but they're answers to your quiz the way you set it up. my brilliance comes from teevee watching i scored super high on tests but could not pass classes. i regularly spanked myself but i do not believe that that was a factor. i like how in that book they point out that swimming pools are like a hundred times more likely to kill children than having a gun in the house and that abortion prevents streetcrime. and the black people names chapter was a tickler.piscadoro king fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00478565991158410614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-59397378219292063232007-12-04T21:55:00.000-05:002007-12-04T21:55:00.000-05:00Hi Pjazzypar, I will let you all know what the "an...Hi Pjazzypar, I will let you all know what the "answers" are very soon. They are more like variables associated with good school test results rather than answers.<BR/><BR/>Jenny Mc, this is a tough one because many of us believe that being a "good" parent makes a difference how a child learns. Check back later!<BR/><BR/>Mitch I totally think your parents will find a ring and a painting very very romantic. a coupe, doesn't ususually stay together that long unless they have a lot of chemistry. I would love to hear how the plans and party evolve! I'm a big romantic fool.Candy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-29599432937982414782007-12-04T21:17:00.000-05:002007-12-04T21:17:00.000-05:00Very interesting post! Difficult one. My pick woul...Very interesting post! Difficult one. My pick would be 2,5,6,7,9,14,15,16. Parents do matter in childhood a lot. Mine did well. They have their 50th anniversary coming up. I want it to be great! My sisters wanna <A HREF="http://www.paintyourlife.com" REL="nofollow"> turn a photo into a painting</A>. My eldest sis thinks it’s romantic – she got proposed by her boyfriend (now her fiance) with a ring and a great painting by these guys. Do you think at the age my folks are in they will find it romantic? Comments anyone? Thanks, MitchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-13838390310731073852007-12-04T20:21:00.000-05:002007-12-04T20:21:00.000-05:00I am here by way of Malcolm's site. This is a toug...I am here by way of Malcolm's site. This is a tough one, like you said above, diverse opinions. So here is my stab at this-<BR/>2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, <BR/><BR/>Will check back to see how I did.Jenny McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260376064122225845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23226602.post-57797853274286145132007-12-04T19:31:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:31:00.000-05:00I choose numbers 5,6,8,10,12,13,15,16. I am very i...I choose numbers 5,6,8,10,12,13,15,16. I am very interested to know what the answers are. www.tracesofastream.blogspot.compjazzyparhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270767809180700095noreply@blogger.com