2talltim Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just got the list of what my kids need for school supplies and on this list is a $20 itune gift card. What? Really? Anyone else seen this before? And i know it going to be ask and yes it's a public school not private and my kids dont own any i-gadgets. Persinally i think this is not somthing that should be on a school list that the parents should have to buy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ask the school how it will be used. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Guessing the school has X number of Ipads to loan out, or each kid gets one for certain things through the school year. Personally, I hate it. I hate what the world is becoming regarding technology and wish it would slow down a ton, but it won't. With that said, unfortunately, it's needed to keep the kids ahead of the curve with technology, so it is what it is. I would however want to know what it's for. If it's for "music" or whatever, F that. No way my youngin will be using ITunes and crap like that when I don't even spend coin on that. Luckily the wife is with me on all of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah screw that. If the school is providing the kids iproduct to use they should foot the bill for the use of them. Android for the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah screw that. If the school is providing the kids iproduct to use they should foot the bill for the use of them. Android for the win. Two flaws with your statement: 1) "They" footing the bill means the taxpayer foots the bill, which means you foot the bill whether you have kids or not. 2) Androids and their software are free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 It's against my religion to buy anything made by Iblowdonkeychunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 It's against my religion to buy anything made by Iblowdonkeychunks.This is my M.O. as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ask the school how it will be used.Oh trust me that will be ask before forking anything over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 This is another good argument for home schooling. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 The school should contract with Staples... Lolhttp://m.us.wsj.com/articles/when-staples-offered-items-for-a-penny-state-workers-ordered-kleenex-by-the-pound-1406169004?mobile=y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 This is another good argument for home schooling. Isn't that a bit orthogonal of a point? How many home-schooled kids have electronics that far exceed what schools could possibly provide? My home-schooled neighbor's kids have darned near everything they could ever hope for. Alternatively, I know several home-schooling families with barely two pennies to rub together. Unless your argument isn't about $20 gift cards, but instead about... It's against my religion to buy anything made by Iblowdonkeychunks. Hate them or love them, Apple tablets and Windows PCs are what most businesses use. Knowing how to use them for specific purposes (not just keeping your kids quiet in the car) is a competitive advantage. $20 seems like small change to spend for that learning advantage to me. If you'd prefer it be an Andoid device instead, as the school if the software they chose is also available on what you decide to buy for your kids. If they do, your rebellion shouldn't cost more than, say, $200-600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 This is another good argument for home schooling. . Ahhh, what better way to have socially awkward children...kidding...but not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ahhh, what better way to have socially awkward children...kidding...but not really.https://www.google.com/search?num=50&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=zoH&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&q=colleges+seek+homeschool&spell=1&sa=X&ei=Do_aU5S8F8y0yASpm4CYCQ&ved=0CBwQvwUoAA&biw=1280&bih=905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 https://www.google.com/search?num=50&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=zoH&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&q=colleges+seek+homeschool&spell=1&sa=X&ei=Do_aU5S8F8y0yASpm4CYCQ&ved=0CBwQvwUoAA&biw=1280&bih=905 He said socially awkward, not academically challenged ;-) Anywho - let's avoid the home schooling flame bait, shall we? Or spawn it off into another thread because to me, it's well-worn misconceptions on both sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) https://www.google.com/search?num=50&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=zoH&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&q=colleges+seek+homeschool&spell=1&sa=X&ei=Do_aU5S8F8y0yASpm4CYCQ&ved=0CBwQvwUoAA&biw=1280&bih=905There are just as many arguments if not more that will give the counter point. Every person I know that has been home schooled went through an unpleasant adjustment period when it was time to enter the real world...and refuse to home school their own kids. I'd rather have my kids learn to deal with social situations incrementally as they age, rather then all at once as they go to college or enter the workforce. Edited July 31, 2014 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 home schooling... isn't that like refusing to socialize your puppy? that's just irresponsible, someone could get hurt, or a massive wedgie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Isn't that a bit orthogonal of a point? How many home-schooled kids have electronics that far exceed what schools could possibly provide? My home-schooled neighbor's kids have darned near everything they could ever hope for. Alternatively, I know several home-schooling families with barely two pennies to rub together. Unless your argument isn't about $20 gift cards, but instead about...Hate them or love them, Apple tablets and Windows PCs are what most businesses use. Knowing how to use them for specific purposes (not just keeping your kids quiet in the car) is a competitive advantage. $20 seems like small change to spend for that learning advantage to me.If you'd prefer it be an Andoid device instead, as the school if the software they chose is also available on what you decide to buy for your kids. If they do, your rebellion shouldn't cost more than, say, $200-600.I would have the same argument if it were a playstore gift card too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Lindsay Lohan was home schooled. She seems well adjusted Edited July 31, 2014 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 My bros and sister were. One bro is super social, one is normal, one is awkward, sister is normal. I went to school/college and I'm weird. Depends if you were completely home schooled, social interactions during that time and your parents personalities. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'll restate it this way: I think kids that are home schooled are at a disadvantage socially. They are exposed to less teachers, less kids there own age, etc. They have a smaller pool of social expereince to draw from when mom and dad are no longer there to guide them 24/7. For some it isn't a problem, but for some it is. I am not saying that all home schooled kids turn out socially awkward. But, I think it sets up kids for an adjustment period that can be unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 My bros and sister were. One bro is super social, one is normal, one is awkward, sister is normal. I went to school/college and I'm weird. Depends if you were completely home schooled, social interactions during that time and your parents personalities. IMO.OOC, do you brothers and sister have kids? Are any of them home schooled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) OOC, do you brothers and sister have kids? Are any of them home schooled?7 kids. Only 1 is old enough for school and is going to normal school. One sister might home school hers and my little brother might his but he's not that old yet. I agree with what you're saying. Development was very slow for some. Edited July 31, 2014 by Gump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 With how much kids costs, you're bitching over a $20 gift card? That's like a week worth of school lunches. I guess I don't see the big deal... I'm sure there is a reason associated with it. Not like they're making you buy it and then telling kids to do whatever they want with it... I spent over 10 times that amount on just a text book in college... School shit costs money. Taxpayers reject levys and this is what happens. If $20 is your biggest school expense, I'd say you're getting off easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Oh yea... There was a home schooled kid who got dumped into my junior class in high school... Awkward weird little fuck... Would never do that to my kid... Dude had no idea how to talk or socialize with anybody... Took him over a year to adjust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 With how much kids costs, you're bitching over a $20 gift card? That's like a week worth of school lunches. I guess I don't see the big deal... I'm sure there is a reason associated with it. Not like they're making you buy it and then telling kids to do whatever they want with it... I spent over 10 times that amount on just a text book in college... School shit costs money. Taxpayers reject levys and this is what happens. If $20 is your biggest school expense, I'd say you're getting off easy.This. While schools are run about as efficiently as the government it's $20. You drop that looking sideways on one of the cruises you've gone on. My best friend's oldest son starts HS this year at a private school. He has to go out and buy a 64g iPad for him to use un school. That is the wave of the future and if you think schools are footing that bill you're crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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