Comments for Down with UP! http://blog.universalpreschool.com Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:19:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Sheltering is OK! by Martin Forte http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2012/01/sheltering-is-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-5158 Martin Forte Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:19:53 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=2215#comment-5158 An interesting fact that is seldom mentioned is that a child who is allowed to be dependent on a parent for a long time tends to be more independent as they grow older. While I am not able to remember the source of this bit of wisdom I do know that was the case with our daughters. I still have stretch marks on my legs from the "cling-on" experience with my children. Both become very independent and respectful teens and adults as a result. There is a disturbing trend by the public educational system is to separate the child from the family as early as possible. It is no wonder that we have a society that is experiencing such challenges with our teen population. An interesting fact that is seldom mentioned is that a child who is allowed to be dependent on a parent for a long time tends to be more independent as they grow older. While I am not able to remember the source of this bit of wisdom I do know that was the case with our daughters. I still have stretch marks on my legs from the “cling-on” experience with my children. Both become very independent and respectful teens and adults as a result.
There is a disturbing trend by the public educational system is to separate the child from the family as early as possible. It is no wonder that we have a society that is experiencing such challenges with our teen population.

]]> Comment on The Beauty of Symmetry by Brianna http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2011/12/the-beauty-of-symmetry/comment-page-1/#comment-5153 Brianna Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:11:06 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=2207#comment-5153 Interesting post! Anyway, where can I find this book "Let's fly a kite"? Interesting post! Anyway, where can I find this book “Let’s fly a kite”?

]]> Comment on Free, Fun, Mardi Gras Learning by Lisa at Lots To Learn http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2009/02/free-fun-mardi-gras-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Lisa at Lots To Learn Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:53:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=51#comment-48 I LOVE that pancake picture!!<br/>Now I'm hungry for some flapjacks!!!<br/><br/>Lisa at Lots To Learn<br/>www.LotsToLearn.com I LOVE that pancake picture!!
Now I’m hungry for some flapjacks!!!

Lisa at Lots To Learn
http://www.LotsToLearn.com

]]> Comment on Fun with Scarves! by Annette M. Hall http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2009/01/fun-with-scarves/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Annette M. Hall Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=49#comment-47 I have such fond memories of playing with my son when he was just an small boy of 3 or 4. Our local appliance center always had a friendly smile and a huge box for us.<br/><br/>We would bring home a new appliance box every couple of weeks. We would cut out windows and doors, then we would use all sorts of things to decorate it. Markers were of course a favorite tool but we also would glue on fabric for curtains, stickers, crayons, paint and just about anything else we could imagine.<br/><br/>We spent hours of fun filled hours playing with our boxes. On occasion my son was even know to fall asleep in one. :) Thanks for reviving the memories I have such fond memories of playing with my son when he was just an small boy of 3 or 4. Our local appliance center always had a friendly smile and a huge box for us.

We would bring home a new appliance box every couple of weeks. We would cut out windows and doors, then we would use all sorts of things to decorate it. Markers were of course a favorite tool but we also would glue on fabric for curtains, stickers, crayons, paint and just about anything else we could imagine.

We spent hours of fun filled hours playing with our boxes. On occasion my son was even know to fall asleep in one. :) Thanks for reviving the memories

]]> Comment on Bill Gates Senior – The Preschool Pusher Man by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2006/07/bill-gates-senior-the-preschool-pusher-man/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Anonymous Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:39:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=29#comment-46 I can't think of anything worse than the government trying to get kids ready for the workforce. What's next? Civics classes in an attempt to ingrain some pride in our country and encourage political participation by the masses? The gall of the Preschoonazis is amazing I can’t think of anything worse than the government trying to get kids ready for the workforce. What’s next? Civics classes in an attempt to ingrain some pride in our country and encourage political participation by the masses? The gall of the Preschoonazis is amazing

]]> Comment on Playing the Poverty Card by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2008/03/playing-the-poverty-card/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Anonymous Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:27:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=45#comment-45 Annette,<br/>This poor, disabled, single Mom just has one thing to say to you.....Thank You!!!<br/>Not only did I not send my son to preschool, I am still homeschooling him(2nd grade this year)....And we are doing just fine! :o) Annette,
This poor, disabled, single Mom just has one thing to say to you…..Thank You!!!
Not only did I not send my son to preschool, I am still homeschooling him(2nd grade this year)….And we are doing just fine! :o )

]]> Comment on Tennessee Preschool Poll by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2005/05/tennessee-preschool-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Anonymous Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=7#comment-44 why would you ever vote no! That is so horrible. Voting NO ON EDUCATION FOR A CHILD! why would you ever vote no! That is so horrible. Voting NO ON EDUCATION FOR A CHILD!

]]> Comment on ‘Baby Borrowers’ by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2008/06/baby-borrowers/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Anonymous Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=46#comment-43 My stomach was in knots last night watching those vulnerable babies thrust into traumatic circumstances for "entertainment". How could a television network stoop so low as to put these youngest of children at risk for emotional damage? What action can be taken to stop this outrageous abuse? My stomach was in knots last night watching those vulnerable babies thrust into traumatic circumstances for “entertainment”. How could a television network stoop so low as to put these youngest of children at risk for emotional damage? What action can be taken to stop this outrageous abuse?

]]> Comment on ‘Baby Borrowers’ by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2008/06/baby-borrowers/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Anonymous Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:57:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=46#comment-42 I caught the last 10 minutes of the show last night and found I would not have been able to watch much more then that. <br/>How can parents do this to their children?!<br/>The children were clearly distressed.<br/>There has got to be a better way to get the message across. I caught the last 10 minutes of the show last night and found I would not have been able to watch much more then that.
How can parents do this to their children?!
The children were clearly distressed.
There has got to be a better way to get the message across.

]]> Comment on ‘Baby Borrowers’ by Anonymous http://blog.universalpreschool.com/2008/06/baby-borrowers/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Anonymous Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:46:00 +0000 http://blog.universalpreschool.com/?p=46#comment-41 I had to pick my jaw up off the floor after seeing the promo for this show a couple of weeks ago. I am glad that others are noticing and expressing their outrage.<br/><br/>I can't believe that subjecting an infant or young child to this type of experience doesn't fall within the scope of child abuse or neglect. The emotional damage this may inflict is enormous. <br/><br/>I am additionally frustrated that this new round of "sex ed" is consisting of "let us tell you how awful parenting is". I love my children and I love being a parent. However all around me I see parents who are conditioned to view children and their needs as simply annoyances to be quashed. What do we expect when this is the introduction most teens get to parenthood. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor after seeing the promo for this show a couple of weeks ago. I am glad that others are noticing and expressing their outrage.

I can’t believe that subjecting an infant or young child to this type of experience doesn’t fall within the scope of child abuse or neglect. The emotional damage this may inflict is enormous.

I am additionally frustrated that this new round of “sex ed” is consisting of “let us tell you how awful parenting is”. I love my children and I love being a parent. However all around me I see parents who are conditioned to view children and their needs as simply annoyances to be quashed. What do we expect when this is the introduction most teens get to parenthood.

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