Well, I now have no reason to go find a job. Actually, I have a reason to NOT get a job. I don't like the reason though.
I got a call today saying that Toot and Smiley's school is shutting down for good. Around here, they have a pre-k at the public school but you have to be poor to go. Your only other option was the pre-school at one of the churches and since they are shutting the doors, my kids have no school to go to at all. Toot was so ready for school to start back up and Smiley was soooo excited to be going. It's going to break their hearts to learn they aren't going, especially Toots. She wants to see all her little friends so bad.
Silver lining, I don't have to magically come up with $450 in the next 2 weeks. Or school clothes.
They say it is so hard being poor but the poor get free food, free medical, and now (around here) an early start on their education. Pisses me off!
Passing The Baton
2 years ago
9 comments:
How frustrating! Same thing here in our town too. If you are below a certain income level then there is a place for the kids to go to preschool. Last year one of our local churches opened a preschool, so far they are doing OK but I wonder if they will make it. When Rhiannon was preschool age I had to drive 20 miles away to take her to preschool, which means I had to go there twice a day...to drop her off and pick her up. So not only did I have to pay for the expense of the preschool but also the fuel expense to take her there. I hope that the church preschool is still here when Layla is of age. If not, looks like it will be shortmama preschool
wow April...that is just incrediable...Education should come down to who can OR can not afford it! wow I am speechless
I know what you mean. It's pretty annoying. More time with the kids though, that's a plus (I think)
And have you taken a look at the income levels? It pays some NOT to work b/c if you work at all there is no way to qualify for that stuff. Around here we wouldn't qualify for anything on just MY salary - as if!
The government doesn't want to help anyone that is helping themselves...to them there is no middle ground. Douchbags.
But I'm glad you get to stay at home. :)
Ohhhhhhh don't even get me started on that shit!
Well I will say this. Every single study, every one shows that the less kids are exposed to government schools the HIGHER they score on tests. Kids that go to school @ 3-4 yrs old do WORSE. any kid that is home schooled part of the way does far far better. Prolly the best thing for someone to do is get the home school curriculum for your kids ages and work through that until you are ready or able to send them in.
As a former preschool teacher with a degree in education, I can't tell you how much this breaks my heart. I'm not a parent yet but I can feel your anger, believe me. I have been away from the field for many years now so I am out of touch but am honestly appalled that this is happening to our nation's young children.
I am glad you don't have to work though and hope you get some great quality time with the kiddos!
Wow...that is sad.
Works overrated anyway! Have pretend school. They can take turns with you being the teacher. Get some flashcards and a dry erase board. They'll love it!
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