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hahaha the G and t "reader"(wtf???) is now way behind

234 replies

ImNotInterestedInYourKids · 28/09/2007 09:51

  1. being g and t for reading is odd

  1. kdis mum went on adn on about it

  2. kid now in year 5 and is still on level 10

hooray

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Blandmum · 28/09/2007 11:20

It was an honest question. I wondered if you see me as 'stalking' you.

Which I'm not, incidentally. This is a discussion that we are having. Or rather we were having until you started to tell me to piss off

Flamesparrow · 28/09/2007 11:20

I would have felt a bit like cod too

KerryMum · 28/09/2007 11:21

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clandestine · 28/09/2007 11:21

In fact - why don't we scrap the G&T section and just rename it the 'Kerrymum zone'! Oh and of course, you can only post there is you agree with every piece of shite smuggery drivel that she writes!

elesbells · 28/09/2007 11:21
Tamum · 28/09/2007 11:22

Mb, that's alright then, but make sure you come back and report on the new jeans

Tiggiwinkle · 28/09/2007 11:22

It is generally later in their school career than reception Haychee! Typically seems to be around year 5 and older as far as I am aware.

Twiglett · 28/09/2007 11:22

"They know about him Twig because parents talk.... OTHER parents."

are you really like that?

do you really think that?

or are you just really really really good at getting a blood-churning thread going

if the latter, its good for the heart

codswallop · 28/09/2007 11:22

even dh whose very motto is " it takes all sorts"
( really farks me orf) did give a wry smile

Blandmum · 28/09/2007 11:22

Thats good then.

I must have got confused over the deleted thread.

KerryMum · 28/09/2007 11:23

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nailpolish · 28/09/2007 11:23

Kerry you have your head in the clouds if you think other parents talk about your child
hahahhahahahah

folks are too busy thinking about how their own wee one is doing

slayerette · 28/09/2007 11:23

Can we have a 'Gifted and Talented parents' thread? I'm absolutely amazing at reading and I just don't get the opportunity to share this in RL. And I am worried about how to cope with myself due to my G & T status since while I should be offering myself the chance to fulfil my potential by aiming for Level 100 (aka the Russian novelists) I have in fact ground to a halt at Level 18 (aka Jilly Cooper)...

tortoiseSHELL · 28/09/2007 11:23

I definitely have friends for whom I'm delighted when their children do really well, and others who (and I'm a bit ashamed of this really) I'm secretly a teeny bit glad when their children aren't picked out as the 'super bright ones' - it's everything to do with the parents and nothing to do with the kids - it's how they've talked about the child to you - if they're constantly rubbing your nose in how well they're doing, it's surely natural to be a bit satisfied when actually they're more like average. Human nature. Even though in an abstract way, I'm pleased for any child who succeeds.

haychee · 28/09/2007 11:25

KM

Calm down. Take a breather, do the washing up or something for 10minutes.
I think youve been misunderstood, your like me, not so good at choosing words so they come across just right.
I always read back my posts before clicking post message, but still people interpret my message into somthing it wasnt meant to be.

I was on that thread yesterday that has got everybody mad at you. It wasnt that bad you know, dont stress, and dont take everything they are saying too personally. Its not easy though.

Blandmum · 28/09/2007 11:25

That is paranoia KM.

We are having a discussion.

It is not directed at you, or any other parent on MN.

there is a difference.

We are allowed to disagree with yuo, but when we do you make allegations that people are 'out to get you' or ganiging up on you. We are not. We are disagreeing with you.

Quite a lot of us seem to disagree with you, but tis is because that is what we actully think. Not because we want to have yuo 'run' off the board.

KerryMum · 28/09/2007 11:26

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Twiglett · 28/09/2007 11:27

I certainly don't want you, or anyone else for that matter, run off the board

because different people make the world go round

but if we can't learn from each other and take advice about the way we're coming across from the boards into our RL then the time spent here is probably wasted

I've never felt my time spent here is wasted

nailpolish · 28/09/2007 11:27

strangers come up to you and talk about your child? how very strange
and unbelievable

haychee · 28/09/2007 11:27

Tiggie
Thanks, thought my post to you would be easily missed amongst all this drama with KM.

Honestly, i did wonder where these labels came from.

What criteria do they use for selecting those that are G&T?

KerryMum · 28/09/2007 11:28

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KerryMum · 28/09/2007 11:29

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Twiglett · 28/09/2007 11:29

No NP .. I've had strangers come up and chat to me about my kids .. because they're trying to be nice .. and open conversations .. and maybe make new friends ... I take what they say with a pinch of salt and enjoy the conversation .. sometimes it makes me feel good ... but I'll do that to other people too .. I like to make people feel good ...

Tamum · 28/09/2007 11:29

Dear god, if mb is being passive aggressive wtf was yesterday's thread supposed to be? A subtle dig? A genuine enquiry?

nailpolish · 28/09/2007 11:29

neither is bragging attractive!
leaves a nasty taste