Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Parents in the Early Twentieth Century Were So Lazy

At my house the boys have to earn electronics privileges on a day to day basis, by doing educational worksheets.  They aren't obligated to do them, but if they want some time on the ipad or computer, they will.  Recently Pierce decided to do a historical reading I had put out for him about factory workers.  It talked about how during the Industrial revolution women could work factories, but it didn't pay well.  The article said that some women decided to work anyhow, because it gave them independence, a chance to send money back to the farm, and the opportunity to save money to take into a future marriage.

Pierce's take?

So yeah.  We had to have a big redo on THAT question! 

21 comments:

  1. Out on the prairieOctober 21, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    What a fun activity, reading recognition is a valuable tool.Many students perform low with this.

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  2. The CrankyOctober 21, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    LOL, well it was a rather inspired answer. Did rate a do-over however.

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  3. Out on the prairieOctober 21, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    those mules are sure footed, stealthy,good jumpers and real charmers. You need to try one out.

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  4. Rob-bearOctober 21, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Perhaps Pierce also discovered that, during the Industrial Revolution, the workers were revolting.

    However, I amy be wrong about that. Bears make lots of misteaks when it comes to things Human.

    Blessings and Bear hugs to al of you!

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  5. Crystal CollierOctober 21, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Bwahahaha! Oh, to be young and naive. I love it. Kids are epic, you know?

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  6. PioneerPreppyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Clearly he has figured out the children were oppressed and is telling us about the bad old days of the Parentocracy when children were owned like cattle.

    We will now be required to give children special affirmative action privileges and no fault parent children divorce protection. Their own department of Child health and support laws.

    I think he is on to something.

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  7. HeatherOctober 21, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Love this!

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  8. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Well, the thing is Pierce, some parents ARE lazy. You're right about that! As always, Lisa, you're doing an awesome job with those little boys.

    xoxo

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  9. mail4roseyOctober 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    bahahahahaa
    It really is funny though. ;)

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  10. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 21, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Well that made me laugh:):) Hug B

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  11. An Apel a DayOctober 21, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Those lazy parents! LOL Well he gave you what he thought was the answer.

    Good for you, for making them work for it.

    My boys have to get their homework done before playing. They only get to play on the DS once a week, well maybe on the weekends to.

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  12. Fernando Santos (Chana)October 21, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Espectacular....
    Cumprimentos

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  13. TexanOctober 21, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    LOL well there you have it LOL. :O) I think its awesome that your kids earn the time they get on electronics. Keep up the good work :O). I also love how you guys kids are outdoor kids!

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  14. Anne PayneOctober 21, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Wow. That's funny!

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  15. Tweedles -- that's meOctober 22, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    I love the way Pierce thinks!
    love
    tweedles

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  16. UnknownOctober 23, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Made me laugh and even reminded me of my own handwriting when I was Pierce's age! :)

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  17. LynnOctober 23, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    this is CUTE!

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  18. LindaOctober 24, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    There is a time for creative writing but this was not it. 😉

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  19. Eat To LiveOctober 24, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Hahahahaha.... Lazy Parents. Shame on them making their kids work.

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  20. AnnetteOctober 27, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    LOL, that's so funny! Obviously the parents were living it up back then :)

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  21. Busy Bee SuzNovember 8, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Oh my gosh....this made me laugh so hard! He's a funny one!

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