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Kindergarten - 'The New Normal'

Teacher, please show me how to tie my shoes I'm almost six, I can't do it and I'm so blue Sally, let's review your pronouns one more time If you don't know them, I'll go to jail for the crime OK, Teacher: 'I, she, her, hers. Is that OK?' You're supposed to say, 'hers or his, depending on the day.' O, teacher. I don't get it. Am I today a girl and tomorrow a boy? You're impossible, Sally. Just go... Go play with your sex toy! But my shoes, teacher. My self-esteem is going down the drain (Teacher): And I'm leaving town on the next train...

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 8/14/2023 11:08:00 AM

Pleeese.. I was a kindergarten teacher in the 90's. I was so fortunate to not have any of these issues when I taught my 5 year olds. I developed my own curriculum using children's books. Then I home schooled. Poor babies now. So much nonsense to contend with. Give me puzzles, blocks, paper scissors, and paint; I will learn!!! and like my fellow students will go to college. I will be alright. UGH!!!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/12/2023 11:15:00 PM

Homeschooling will become the norm if things keep going in the way they are. Thanks for sharing Gershon...

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/12/2023 10:12:00 AM

Who can pick up the pieces here.? Only God Can fix the state we have allowed ourselves To be dragged down too.'

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 8/11/2023 8:41:00 PM

Amen to what Kim said.

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/11/2023 8:22:00 PM

I just can’t! My cat is looking at me laughing out loud… “ You’re impossible Sally, just go… LOL

John Lawless

Date: 8/11/2023 8:19:00 PM

if they had their way they'd tie their shoes together so they could go nowhere

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/11/2023 6:03:00 PM

People are thumbing their nose at God and trying to hurt the vulnerable ones! As the bible says…it would be better for a millstone to be tied around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea then to hurt even one hair on their heads.

Joe Maverick
Date: 8/12/2023 10:10:00 AM

I have often quoted the same We must be specially bad Kim.'

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 8/11/2023 8:41:00 PM

Amen Kim.