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Do Teddies have kids who struggle academically?

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oioos7 · 03/07/2025 17:57

Hello All,

Just seeing if any current parents can tell me if the vast majority of kids at Teddies thrive academically. I have heard this from current parents and students.

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CaptainMyCaptain · 04/07/2025 11:47

redskydelight · 04/07/2025 10:20

Now I feel like a dreadful parent. My son refused to accept teddies and became attached to Doggy. Why did no one tell me that it was the lack of teddies that would make or break him???

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🤣

JustASmallBear · 04/07/2025 11:32

AsWithGlad · 04/07/2025 11:03

He seemed OK with things at the end, and had a cup of tea when the Teddy Bears had their Picnic.

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I realised that after watching! 😂

It seemed a bit touch and go, though, till the end.

AsWithGlad · 04/07/2025 11:03

JustASmallBear · 04/07/2025 10:48

The Deputy Head Porter needs to keep his snout out of this!

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He seemed OK with things at the end, and had a cup of tea when the Teddy Bears had their Picnic.

JustASmallBear · 04/07/2025 10:48

AsWithGlad · 04/07/2025 00:03

In the Other Place Teddies are academic (fingers crossed the link works).

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The Deputy Head Porter needs to keep his snout out of this!

Waitwhat23 · 04/07/2025 10:45

Sugardown · 04/07/2025 08:50

At what point this a new poster think

“I don’t think I can add anything that hasn’t already been said”

and the thread dies
these threads always get a bit toe curling by the end

'The words 'toe curling' have been used!

You all know what to do!'

pirates abandon thread GIF
ErrolTheDragon · 04/07/2025 10:26

redskydelight · 04/07/2025 10:20

Now I feel like a dreadful parent. My son refused to accept teddies and became attached to Doggy. Why did no one tell me that it was the lack of teddies that would make or break him???

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My dd much preferred dogs to teddies and did very well academically, so fear not!

redskydelight · 04/07/2025 10:20

Energywise · 03/07/2025 21:23

Because it’s not only about the academics. It’s about an entire schooling experience that could make or break you.

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Now I feel like a dreadful parent. My son refused to accept teddies and became attached to Doggy. Why did no one tell me that it was the lack of teddies that would make or break him???

3luckystars · 04/07/2025 09:20

I agree.

Hey, this was really fun
We hope you liked it too
Seems like we've just begun
When suddenly we're through
Goodbye, goodbye, good friends, goodbye
Cause now it's time to go
But, hey, I say, well, that's OK
Cause we'll see you very soon, I know
Very soon, I know
Goodbye, goodbye, good friends, goodbye
And tomorrow, just like today
The loons, the bears and the Mumnset House
We'll be waiting for you to come and play
To come and play, to come and play
Bye now.

Sugardown · 04/07/2025 08:50

At what point this a new poster think

“I don’t think I can add anything that hasn’t already been said”

and the thread dies
these threads always get a bit toe curling by the end

MagdaLenor · 04/07/2025 08:46

Mansionscoldandgrey · 04/07/2025 08:02

I think we have all misunderstood the question and OP is talking about a different kind of Teddy.
In which case, I couldn't give a duck's arse.

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Just don't cause trouble in Notting Hill.

Giggorata · 04/07/2025 08:32

Great thread!
I've been having a lovely time reading this.

OverheardInAWhisper · 04/07/2025 08:09

AsWithGlad · 04/07/2025 00:03

In the Other Place Teddies are academic (fingers crossed the link works).

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Tab Teddies!

Mansionscoldandgrey · 04/07/2025 08:02

I think we have all misunderstood the question and OP is talking about a different kind of Teddy.
In which case, I couldn't give a duck's arse.

Do Teddies have kids who struggle academically?
tommyhoundmum · 04/07/2025 07:53

OverheardInAWhisper · 03/07/2025 21:21

Weekly, I assure you. The 13 year old himself has reached the obsessive teenage hygiene stage, too. He just loves his festering Monkey.

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I'm glad you got the crossover reference. I too have a festering 80 year old teddy. Best wishes

Roomforapony · 04/07/2025 07:45

McTootsBagpipes · 04/07/2025 02:58

Teddies? Not with their school tie. Yah, yah, Timbo and I went hunting one of those furry bastards once. [Rambles….. makes squeaky noise] Bloody big one. Had to go through the long grass in the paddock on Timbo’s estate, [Snorts] dreadful mess. Ticks! Everywhere. [rambles] Took PA’s shotgun, waded through the river, [rambles…:snorts] Bloody big snowstorm! Can’t bloody go over it! [Rambles….does Yeti impression], bloody thing chased us home! Ha! Stairs you see, can’t climb them. [rambles, snorts].I’m afraid I was very, very drunk.

This is excellent work 🙌🏻

CaptainMyCaptain · 04/07/2025 07:30

Good point.

I meant to quote @RefreshingMist there.

MagdaLenor · 04/07/2025 07:29

FarmGirl78 · 04/07/2025 07:10

To be fair OP would have been better off just explaining what the chuffin hell Teddies are if they aren't Teddies.

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Ah, I think it's a case of being "in the know".

WhereOnEarthIsMyPlanet · 04/07/2025 07:28

FarmGirl78 · 04/07/2025 07:10

To be fair OP would have been better off just explaining what the chuffin hell Teddies are if they aren't Teddies.

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Yes I can’t argue with that

RefreshingMist · 04/07/2025 07:19

FarmGirl78 · 04/07/2025 07:10

To be fair OP would have been better off just explaining what the chuffin hell Teddies are if they aren't Teddies.

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I think it was a grammatical error too?
"Does Teddies.... " would have meant it was clear op was talking about an organisation
Whereas "do Teddies" made it clear that op was concerned about the academic ability of the children of cuddly toys.

Neveranynamesleft · 04/07/2025 07:13

Who's been eating my porridge ?

FarmGirl78 · 04/07/2025 07:10

WhereOnEarthIsMyPlanet · 03/07/2025 18:13

To be fair she was just asking a question. It would have been better off in the Education section though.

ETA I have no idea what Teddies is, but I’m
sure some people on here will!

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To be fair OP would have been better off just explaining what the chuffin hell Teddies are if they aren't Teddies.

MannyTeddy · 04/07/2025 07:05

Hilarious thread, thanks everyone.

😂😂😂

MuchTerraine · 04/07/2025 07:04

3luckystars · 03/07/2025 18:04

All my teddies are really smart and one of them (the koala) even wrote a song.

Grin
Thmssngvwlsrnd · 04/07/2025 07:03

FluffykinsTheFerociousFeralFelineFury · 04/07/2025 06:59

My teddy was invited to take tea with the late Queen, and now has statues to him in several major cities.

Ooh, the film star? Please tell him I love his movies.

FluffykinsTheFerociousFeralFelineFury · 04/07/2025 06:59

My teddy was invited to take tea with the late Queen, and now has statues to him in several major cities.