tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post116457000950794309..comments2023-10-17T00:54:13.256-07:00Comments on Kitchen-Table Learners: Unhappy MommaFrankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443594220588498332noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-72663226042449979092007-03-02T15:52:00.000-08:002007-03-02T15:52:00.000-08:00I have the same problem with my mother in law -she...I have the same problem with my mother in law -she is to the point where she would rather my husband and I seperate that have our youngest daughter homeschooled. I have no comebacks except to say "tell the judge" which threatens me just as much. People must be pretty uncomfortable with homeschooling and their own parenting to be so defensive and pushy. I do say only time will tell and what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164850785970716742006-11-29T17:39:00.000-08:002006-11-29T17:39:00.000-08:00I am so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. ...I am so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. :-( My father-in-law passed away around Thanksgiving in 2000. He was called "The Duke" (after John Wayne) :-). (((Hugs)))<BR/><BR/>I have no clever comebacks on unsolicted anti-hsing advice. It is infuriating that anyone would think SHE knows better than you what's best for your child. I like Jo's response to her MIL, though. It's apt.<BR/><BR/>I momof3feistykidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566146042674179482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164723144943870982006-11-28T06:12:00.000-08:002006-11-28T06:12:00.000-08:00I've got one that works great, especially with tea...I've got one that works great, especially with teachers. Turn it around of them, with the utmost sincerity...<BR/>"I can understand why our choice is so threatening to you. It must be very unnerving that an entire culture of people are homeeducating with great success without all that education in classroom management and group dynamics. I am sure your principal doesn't think you are part of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164682361444601432006-11-27T18:52:00.000-08:002006-11-27T18:52:00.000-08:00I'm afraid I'm not a very good one to ask. Anytime...I'm afraid I'm not a very good one to ask. Anytime someone says something stupid or sarcastic about homeschooling the blunt side of me comes out and I respond with "You're quite the stupid jackass aren't you?".<BR/><BR/>See, told you I'm not much help. :) Oh and if you like your inlaws then it's probably not a good thing to say. My MIL didn't like it at least. No sense of humor that one... *Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392415064308526082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164680905626693292006-11-27T18:28:00.000-08:002006-11-27T18:28:00.000-08:00Witty comebacks? I just can't do that with family...Witty comebacks? I just can't do that with family and just avoid the topic with silence. My family-side has finally stopped the rhetoric although my one sis is like your sil---you're the only one who should hs BS although she 'knows' that I should not be hs'ing through high school. <BR/><BR/>Now with strangers :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164667443889934072006-11-27T14:44:00.000-08:002006-11-27T14:44:00.000-08:00aww I'm sorry!This just sucks.I'm with Samual,just...aww I'm sorry!<BR/>This just sucks.<BR/>I'm with Samual,just refuse to discuss it.<BR/>If you're not comfy with that just keep repeating this phrase coupled with a no-nonsese don't F with me look" We've done the research and this is what works for our family"Mz.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076492651932041448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164601339428779292006-11-26T20:22:00.000-08:002006-11-26T20:22:00.000-08:00I don't have any witty comebacks. I like to use si...I don't have any witty comebacks. I like to use silence followed by a smile and a direct look. Many times people just sort of stand there waiting for your to response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-1164587062875121662006-11-26T16:24:00.000-08:002006-11-26T16:24:00.000-08:00I forget who came up with the response, but one an...I forget who came up with the response, but one answer to any and all homeschool related questions is,"pass the bean dip." Maybe this would be a good one in your situation, just refuse to discuss it with them. You know their side of the argument, and they won't make the effort to see yours, so save yourself the stress and let them know it isn't open for discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com