Those of you complaining about a lack of distance learning and too much screen time...

[Anonymous]

How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

[Anonymous]

I didn't, because I didn't want to have to disinfect all of those, and because I have plenty for my kids to do at home as it is.

Stop being so condescending.

[Anonymous]

I got books, but not looking down on those who didn’t. What the heck?!

[Anonymous]

The library closed when the schools closed.

[Anonymous]

We're actually focusing exclusively on math and science, but you do you.

[Anonymous]

lol library. Is this the 1800s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

You sound like a fun mama.

[Anonymous]

We got books the weekend before the closure, but they announced the school closure at the same time they closed the libraries so we didn't make it back to swap books right before the closure. It's been two weeks now and we're almost out of books. I just spent $50 on Amazon for another batch to keep my kids reading.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

You sound like a fun mama.

I am! And I’m not constantly complaining about their schools and teachers for not doing this or that. Nor am I complaining about being stressed out. I take the responsibility for educating my child, but I know how to do it in a balanced way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:lol library. Is this the 1800s

That says a lot about your level of education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

Omg OP. I can’t believe you had to go to the library. Don’t you have a full library at home for your kids? WE do. How can you expect them to truly love learning if they don’t constantly have access to shelves full of books at home? I’m surprised you haven’t thought to do so! It’s so easy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

You sound like a fun mama.

I am! And I’m not constantly complaining about their schools and teachers for not doing this or that. Nor am I complaining about being stressed out. I take the responsibility for educating my child, but I know how to do it in a balanced way.

Haha just screen shot this to my sister. Whenever we find crazy mom posters we send them to each other and take bets on what that person looks like
In real life. Real quick, can you provide some details? The normal stuff, how many cats, how long have you been selling lularoe, do you wear flip flops with maxi skirts, and does your mini van currently smell like McDonald’s French fries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

Omg OP. I can’t believe you had to go to the library. Don’t you have a full library at home for your kids? WE do. How can you expect them to truly love learning if they don’t constantly have access to shelves full of books at home? I’m surprised you haven’t thought to do so! It’s so easy.

We have a library, but I don’t arbitrarily buy 100s of books for each reading level. I buy classics + books from my childhood I want to introduce them to. There’s a much bigger and more diverse selection at the library though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many of you bothered to visit the library and load up on books?

Because that was literally the first thing I did when I heard that schools were going to close, and I’m surprised more of you didn’t! It’s an easy, screen-free way to occupy our kids while we are teleworking. And also an easy and wonderful way to educate them, as we follow each book up with writing and discussion prompts. We will do some math and science eventually, after we settle into our routine and have the time for it. But even reading is all we do for the next 6 months, we will not feel an ounce of guilt or stress out, because that in and of itself will benefit them immensely. It’s okay if they learn multiplication or algebra 6 months later than they were supposed to.

You sound like a fun mama.

I am! And I’m not constantly complaining about their schools and teachers for not doing this or that. Nor am I complaining about being stressed out. I take the responsibility for educating my child, but I know how to do it in a balanced way.

Haha just screen shot this to my sister. Whenever we find crazy mom posters we send them to each other and take bets on what that person looks like
In real life. Real quick, can you provide some details? The normal stuff, how many cats, how long have you been selling lularoe, do you wear flip flops with maxi skirts, and does your mini van currently smell like McDonald’s French fries?

You two sound very uneducated so I’m not surprised you find the idea of reading “crazy”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn't, because I didn't want to have to disinfect all of those, and because I have plenty for my kids to do at home as it is.

Stop being so condescending.

Plus a million.

You’re probably a joy to quarantine with, op.