tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post2042999955406017154..comments2023-05-02T15:59:43.020+01:00Comments on Still Raising The Next Generation: QuittingClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712579445183785360noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-17733654034447686292009-04-05T08:15:00.000+01:002009-04-05T08:15:00.000+01:00I think by insisting they tell the person they are...I think by insisting they tell the person they are letting down it is an extremely valuable lesson, I know it is definitely a can't be bothered thing if Nathan does it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-7471513279778780772009-03-13T15:29:00.000+00:002009-03-13T15:29:00.000+00:00Earth Mother...hmmm yes I can relate to that :-)Earth Mother...hmmm yes I can relate to that :-)Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712579445183785360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-78269626600450231522009-03-13T10:02:00.000+00:002009-03-13T10:02:00.000+00:00Claire, it's definitely a compliment. I really adm...Claire, it's definitely a compliment. I really admire your knowledge of plants and veg and their benefits. I wish I was more knowledgable on things like that. <BR/>You come across as an Earth Mother, again a compliment! I've always wanted to be one of them!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545418260169484456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-11800614055002780862009-03-11T22:57:00.000+00:002009-03-11T22:57:00.000+00:00Yes we have had similar scenarios with music too. ...Yes we have had similar scenarios with music too. Hermione plays in an Academy and goes through phases of really not wanting to go - however, now there is a real threat that the Academy is going to close down due to lack of funding she's suddenly all for it - very irritating!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712579445183785360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-61159771940978794662009-03-11T12:51:00.000+00:002009-03-11T12:51:00.000+00:00Gahh. My children are champion quitters - they do ...Gahh. My children are champion quitters - they do stuff for a few weeks then get bored. Pushing them just does not seem to work.<BR/><BR/>Since so far none of them has shown potential to be an Olympic Gymnast, member of the Philharmonic Orchestra or Royal Ballet, or a Karate Dan, I've decided for now to opt for the least stressful route having ahd my fingers burned by some humungous tantrums when trying to get them to stick with stuff. No idea what I'd do if they were showing potential, that's a huge debate.<BR/><BR/>I did try to get them to practice during their brief flirtations with various instruments - that was part of the deal since I was paying for the lessons. Just ten minutes four times a week and they learned it made the lessons more fun ... but still dropped out anyway.<BR/><BR/>My eldest stuck with Brownies and has now done Guides for 6 months, so things are improving!!<BR/><BR/>Hazel xxMamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266630599776602299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-49512445958313508992009-03-11T11:16:00.000+00:002009-03-11T11:16:00.000+00:00*Every time I watch it , it makes me think of you....*Every time I watch it , it makes me think of you. I think you would love it*<BR/><BR/>Oh that made me laugh! I haven't seen it so I'm not sure if I should be flattered or offended but I'll certainly be watching it next week - or possibly tonight if BBC2 has that online repeat service, IPlayer or whatever it is...Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712579445183785360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198171722552586183.post-59286645128656400792009-03-11T11:10:00.000+00:002009-03-11T11:10:00.000+00:00I know what you mean about the quitting thing. I t...I know what you mean about the quitting thing. I try to teach mine to see things through to the end, if you didn't like doing it then remember not to do it again. We had this with Eden and the church choir, she begged us to join and after about 6 weeks decided she didn't like it any more. I made her tell them, I didn't prepare the way for her at all. I think it's a lifes lesson they need to learn.<BR/>On another note have you been watching "Grow your own drugs" BBC2 Mondays 8-30pm? Every time I watch it , it makes me think of you. I think you would love itBridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545418260169484456noreply@blogger.com