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Are you ever worried that your child will be discriminated against in the workforce after they graduate because the were homeschooled? This question is also to those who send their children to private Christian school. 

I'm not a mother, but I was homeschooled myself. My personal experience as an adult out in the 'real world' and having only been home-educated has been a positive one. I am actually self-employed and run two small businesses. I'm in contact with my clients every day, and every one of them have been thoroughly impressed with me and are always surprised to find that I was homeschooled. That usually makes them more impressed. ...My brother (he and all of my siblings were homeschooled as well) was always praised because of his strong work ethic, knowledge, and skills. My 18-year-old niece, who too was homeschooled, is constantly being praised by her boss and fellow employees because of her professionalism, skills, and complete competence. 

When homeschoolers are given a chance in the workforce, the vast majority almost always prove successful and impressive. They often end up the favorite employee. Obviously, this isn't always the case, but for the most part, yes. 

No matter how one learns (and we all learn differently), a more one-on-one teacher/student experience is almost always going to prove most beneficial. 

Granny Smith apple.

Because I'm pretty sweet, but I also have a tart, no-nonsense side.

Happy birthday!

So you are vegetarian?

Yes, I am. I've just never liked meat.

Lol, yes. I love salad. Besides hating meat, I'm really not a picky eater at all. 

I don't like seafood. None of it. Sad, because I've always thought seafood looks delicious.

Mexican. I could eat Mexican every day just about. I'm family friend's with a woman who is Mexican and makes great authentic Mexican food. It's amazing. Fortunately, I love to cook myself and having had this friend's Mexican food I now know how to make the real deal...well, mostly anyway. lol 

Other favorite foods: brussel sprouts, avocado, hearts of palm, eggplant parmesan, cheese (Mmm, I could be a choose snob, hahaha, I love it so much), all leafy greens.

Personally, I think the whole thing is hilarious. ...You know, the guy could have walked into a bank or school and shot up a bunch of people, but he didn't. Instead, he flew his homemade gyrocopter to D.C. and landed on the Capitol lawn. Lol. AND without getting shot down. ...Impressive.

I have just found out that someone I thought of as a good friend has talked about me behind my back on more than one occasion, and not in a good way. Feel hurt and angered, I have done nothing to deserve this. Trying to let it go but finding that very hard. How do I handle this?

Unfortunately this is something you and everyone else in the world who chooses to have friendships will deal with at some point or another. It's sad, but it happens. I'm sorry you've experienced this. I have a male friend who has experienced being talked and gossiped about behind his back on numerous occasions and was, unsurprisingly, quite hurt each time it happened. He always came to me for comforting and knew I'd lend an ear for him to vent. ...Each time I always reminded him of a particular downfall he has that is ultimately responsible for the unfortunate gossiping that often surrounds him, and that is his 'open' nature. Where being an open person who wears their heart on their sleeve can be a wonderful trait, it also has its drawbacks...and one of those drawbacks is that when you open up yourself to people you run a great risk of setting yourself up for ridicule, even if it's completely false. ...Again, people will talk. People can be very mean spirited. All people. Even you and me. So think twice before you share information about yourself, even if you're sharing it with your dearest and closest friend, because no matter how innocent the information is, it could very well come back to haunt you. Be sure that you want to take that risk.

Now, I'm not saying that you're a very open person who easily confides in those you're friends with and all that, but the ^above is something to consider. I would never advise someone to be, like, say...me for example, because I'm the complete opposite being extremely private and rather closed off. That trait too has it's ups and downs.

You should speak to your friend about the offense they've caused, assuming you haven't already done so. Because keeping silent and allowing the issue to brood won't do any good. So either you let it go and move on, or you talk to your friend and clear the air. There's a good chance your friend might not think they've done any wrong, and that'll make the situation much harder to deal with, but that's an outcome you need to be prepared for. Also, the Bible says that in this world offenses are going to come', but also states for us to be of good cheer, because Christ has overcome the world and all the offenses it brings. My point? ...This will pass. And with it will pass the pain you're feeling, but only if you choose to listen to that scripture and allow God to rule in your heart to help you forgive your friend and let this issue go.

Eggplant parmesan and cauliflower. 

Could I be given access in as well by any chance? 

give everyone driving lessons

LOL. I second this.

For me...Do away with the growing of genetically modified foods.

Happy birthday, Drew.

Where I loved Jeb Bush as governor of Florida, I'm not crazy about the idea of him being president. I think he has the experience for it, but unfortunately he's lost a lot of my respect for backing Common Core.

'We Believe' by Steve Green.

Acting. Preferably on stage.

I am a vegetarian.

Sure. I've done it once before and I wouldn't mind doing it again next time I feel like having short hair.

 

 

you can watch all those things without cable ya know. and without paying for episodes. i use roku as my streaming device... and there are a ton of classic movie 'channels' that stream for free. and there's the A&E channel and others like that that provide  episodes of 48 hours and cold case files. haven't seen any of "on the case" though.

 

I only watch 'prime' shows and movies, so those are free. Yes, I'm paying for a Prime membership, but that's primarily because I actually use Amazon for probably 80% of the shopping I do. The online streaming of shows and movies is just added bonus. I rarely 'buy' any movies or TV episodes...it would have to be something I'm really dying to see. Lol.

Have considered getting something like a Roku or whatever, but that really isn't a priority for me right now.

Pretty much the only thing I need cable TV for is to watch Turner Classic Movies for my fill of old movies. I like to watch the ID channel because I enjoy shows like 48 Hours on ID, Cold Case Files, On the Case with Paul Zahn, ect...but I'm not necessarily attached to it.

Primarily, I watch movies and TV shows via my computer. I have use Netflix and Amazon Prime, but honestly, the most movies and TV shows I find are found on YouTube. I can always find something on YouTube to watch...and it's free.

Just curious.

 

Does anybody (apart from certain parts of Britain - Yorkshire) still speak with the gender based Middle English (thee and thou) that we find in the KJV?

It was common in a number of areas in England until the early Twentieth Century and I believe the early American colonists may have spoken like this.

I would hardly expect to find it in today's U.S.A. but if somebody knows otherwise.

American Quakers spoke like this. And I think the Amish of today still speak like this as well. 

 

Well, I think that dresses are prettier on women than pants, & it is good for men & women to dress differently; but actually IMHO, pants are more modest.

 

As to shorts, don't you know the scripture,

"The Lord regardeth not the legs of a man"?

 

Pants are indeed more modest, though, only if you're wearing a pair that actually 'fits'. Some women and teens wear their jeans so low-waist it's ridiculous, and yeah, you can see their rear-end when they bend over. Maybe that's the point? ...Wouldn't be surprised. 

maybe cos legs are not meant to be on the top of your head ???

 

 

 Oh and PLEASE people who wear trousers ( male and female ) can you ensure that if you bend down you do NOT invite people to park their bikes

Yeah, that's gross. Who wants to see that? Not me. 

 

Hi Wapoh,

I'm answering here on a point - I don't equate sex and drinking alcohol as being anywhere on the same plane. It's poles apart.

Yes sure one can abstain from anything but a sexual union in t he way God intended is such a spiritual as well as a physical thing (IMO) where drinking alcohol could never be.

 

I understand. Perhaps you're right. But I don't really understand whether or not you're agreeing with me or not in that I don't believe celibacy is a 'gift. Lol...

Anyway. Whether my way of looking at it is wrong or not, I still can't see how celibacy would be a gift. It's a choice. Let my clarify, I don't view choosing to be permanently celibate as a bad choice though.

Extreme introvert.

Seriously, I wear trousers to work and jeans and shorts on the weekend.......!!!!

My dresses are gathering dust..

So? Nothing wrong in that. I very rarely wear a dress or skirt...VERY rarely. But I am tomboy, so that sort of explains it. Anyway, don't feel weird or bad about it, lol.