How are you talking about Russia’s war in Ukraine with your tween/ teen?

[Anonymous]

We both take a relatively hawkish stance and agree that the US should push for Russia to be kicked out of SWIFT and receive further sanctions. Mostly discussed economic aspect of the conflict since it's something we have mutual interest in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We both take a relatively hawkish stance and agree that the US should push for Russia to be kicked out of SWIFT and receive further sanctions. Mostly discussed economic aspect of the conflict since it's something we have mutual interest in.

Bull. Your tween doesn't know what SWIFT is or why it matters.

[Anonymous]

My son is joining the military in a year and a half. His goal is to be a Navy SEAL. I've been raising an American soldier for years. He keeps up on all of the news for a reason. If he could go fight now, he would, and I would go fight right beside him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is joining the military in a year and a half. His goal is to be a Navy SEAL. I've been raising an American soldier for years. He keeps up on all of the news for a reason. If he could go fight now, he would, and I would go fight right beside him.

I’m sure Ukraine would let you both fight for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is joining the military in a year and a half. His goal is to be a Navy SEAL. I've been raising an American soldier for years. He keeps up on all of the news for a reason. If he could go fight now, he would, and I would go fight right beside him.

Knock yourself out

[Anonymous]

"My son is joining the military in a year and a half. His goal is to be a Navy SEAL. I've been raising an American soldier for years. He keeps up on all of the news for a reason. If he could go fight now, he would, and I would go fight right beside him."

I've been talking to mine about considering colleges outside the US so he can avoid the draft and more easily obtain citizenship in another country in the even the US continues to head to a far right, Trump the Dictator shit show.

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Anonymous wrote:My kids are in AP world history and AP euro, respectively, and neither teacher has even mentioned this much less encouraged discussion. Thank you, MCPS rote learning!

I had the same thought this morning when I asked my sophomore DD if she had heard about it at school and she said no.

My freshman came home yesterday and told us what they learned in history. They even discussed the possibility of WWIII.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just blame Trump. That's always a safe answer these days.

I know I'm taking this maybe too seriously, but this is the wrong answer. I loathe trump but this is all Putin. It's theoretically possible the US could have made some different decision that would have stopped this but if somebody says they know what it is, you can't take seriously what they say. Now the nuclear Iran deal and approving of Israeli settlements on Palestinian land...you can blame trump for those.

I do feel silly for talking about this like I am any sort of expert, but I think it is important to realize that the US can't influence everything.

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Anonymous wrote:My kids are in AP world history and AP euro, respectively, and neither teacher has even mentioned this much less encouraged discussion. Thank you, MCPS rote learning!

I had the same thought this morning when I asked my sophomore DD if she had heard about it at school and she said no.

Mine is not in AP but her MCPS history teacher spent yesterday’s class time discussing it.

[Anonymous]

I actually think it's more important to be educated about conflicts between China and Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, and how the US might get involved in that conflict. Because there is more likelihood of US intervention I think it's absolutely that my kids know about that. Bonus: on that topic there are currently no overwhelming and tragic videos that suck out all your attention and energy and trick you into thinking you're informed.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids are in AP world history and AP euro, respectively, and neither teacher has even mentioned this much less encouraged discussion. Thank you, MCPS rote learning!

The history teacher at DD’s private distributed educational materials around the Russian invasion of Ukraine and they are discussing at school.

Curious what educational materials would be satisfactory or effective when the invasion was happening during history class yesterday. But it's better than sticking to the script and ignoring the biggest war advance since WWII.

Usually it would be some history for context; a set maps over time; current events articles written (translated) from each side, plus a neutral; a discussion of what propaganda it and how it works/when it doesn't, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids are in AP world history and AP euro, respectively, and neither teacher has even mentioned this much less encouraged discussion. Thank you, MCPS rote learning!

The history teacher at DD’s private distributed educational materials around the Russian invasion of Ukraine and they are discussing at school.

Curious what educational materials would be satisfactory or effective when the invasion was happening during history class yesterday. But it's better than sticking to the script and ignoring the biggest war advance since WWII.

Usually it would be some history for context; a set maps over time; current events articles written (translated) from each side, plus a neutral; a discussion of what propaganda it and how it works/when it doesn't, etc.

How on earth do you have this level of detail as to materials used in your high schooler’s history class??

[Anonymous]

I’m just listening. I don’t have any insight for my tween and she’s been reading and paying more attention than me. This is not our typical dynamic—I’ve been dealing with a family member’s health emergency—but it’s been interesting to see how she learned and processed independently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually think it's more important to be educated about conflicts between China and Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, and how the US might get involved in that conflict. Because there is more likelihood of US intervention I think it's absolutely that my kids know about that. Bonus: on that topic there are currently no overwhelming and tragic videos that suck out all your attention and energy and trick you into thinking you're informed.

I am sure China 🇨🇳 is watching this unfold very closely - the unified western response and crippling sanctions will likely have a deterrent effect on their imperial aggression towards Taiwan 🇹🇼. Not sure it will help with their economic bullying of Australia though ..

Did you notice how chummy the Chinese and Russians presidents were just before the Beijing Olympics? I think Putin probably informed of their intent to invade Ukraine but agreed to hold off until after the Olympics before invading. He still built up the invading Russian army all around Ukraine during the Olympics while condoning doping of their athletes during the Olympics. Despicable.

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Anonymous wrote:We both take a relatively hawkish stance and agree that the US should push for Russia to be kicked out of SWIFT and receive further sanctions. Mostly discussed economic aspect of the conflict since it's something we have mutual interest in.

Bull. Your tween doesn't know what SWIFT is or why it matters.

There are some weird teens in the dc area that definitely do.

Milk monitor types abound