tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post9021145214212144748..comments2023-09-11T10:53:35.290-05:00Comments on When a Shrink Gets on the Couch: state of the state of texasshrink on the couchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-25462588340625060522011-09-08T20:42:03.904-05:002011-09-08T20:42:03.904-05:00From today's Salt Lake Tribune:
http://www.slt...From today's Salt Lake Tribune:<br />http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/52537554-82/percent-utah-schools-sex.html.cspLisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-53407168496575851352011-09-07T22:05:43.774-05:002011-09-07T22:05:43.774-05:00I don't know why I let stuff like this surpris...I don't know why I let stuff like this surprise me! Kids need to know all their options, not just abstinence. Thankfully I've always talked to my kids about sex, there is no depending on the education system for that!Tammyhttp://imom.typepad.com/dilusions_of_everything/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-18461683398891938042011-09-06T11:12:42.069-05:002011-09-06T11:12:42.069-05:00Denial. It's more than just a river in Egypt....Denial. It's more than just a river in Egypt. It's the holy grail to the conservative right-winged movement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-71792868359517254442011-09-05T13:28:12.511-05:002011-09-05T13:28:12.511-05:00I sure hope that you and like minded parents storm...I sure hope that you and like minded parents storm the Board of Ed meetings and start making a lot of noise.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768569658001165651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-38734762353075209462011-09-05T12:18:31.864-05:002011-09-05T12:18:31.864-05:00Jeanne -- You're right. Texas is one of the l...Jeanne -- You're right. Texas is one of the largest textbook consumers. What we order tends to be widely distributed. Not a good thing given the current climate, I assure you.<br /><br />Caro -- I wish I was joking. It's a very sad state of affairs that our children do not get accurate information that could save their lives and prevent unwanted pregnancy. Texas does have one of the shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-63130357748393620552011-09-04T21:54:54.532-05:002011-09-04T21:54:54.532-05:00Oh my goodness, please be joking. It's a sad s...Oh my goodness, please be joking. It's a sad state of affairs when into the second decade of the 2000's such misinformation remains alive and well.Carohttp://helpmeorillkickyou.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-74917217910498213192011-09-04T07:28:21.315-05:002011-09-04T07:28:21.315-05:00One of the scary things is that decisions made abo...One of the scary things is that decisions made about textbooks in Texas tend to roll to many other states.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-72159846921414790402011-09-03T23:15:48.360-05:002011-09-03T23:15:48.360-05:00Actually, the information they gave your daughter ...Actually, the information they gave your daughter is not entirely accurate, because even if you're abstinent you can get AIDS from thinking impure thoughts. That's what Michelle Bachmann told me at least.Elliot MacLeod-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101422996950773526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-52616731980579513182011-09-03T14:28:20.399-05:002011-09-03T14:28:20.399-05:00hokgardner,
While it's true that Texas has re...hokgardner, <br />While it's true that Texas has re-written history and science for its textbooks, don't forget that Tennesse has forbidden teachers to use the word "gay" or refers to "homosexuals" in any class below 8th grade. And, of course, Utah has had the lowest-paid teachers and the highest student-to-teacher ratio in the nation for decades.<br />So, Texas mightThe English Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982031308501442156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-59687651400436031072011-09-03T14:05:36.094-05:002011-09-03T14:05:36.094-05:00Good. Grief.Good. Grief.Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-13022089378961924592011-09-03T09:11:45.594-05:002011-09-03T09:11:45.594-05:00First off, it's really cool that you and your ...First off, it's really cool that you and your kids can have such frank and open conversations. I hope I'm able to do the same - so far we're off to a good start. <br /><br />Second, the state of education in this state really makes me fear for our future. We are racing to the bottom and winning.hokgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971689914882302078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-77448237025052449812011-09-03T06:59:13.216-05:002011-09-03T06:59:13.216-05:00Well said! I just don't get it. Why are the in...Well said! I just don't get it. Why are the inmates running the ward? Good for your son though, to challenge her on what she's being taught. I hope your didn't hurt yourself falling on the kitchen floor though :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853262707475068494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-34475294653286639972011-09-02T20:58:30.100-05:002011-09-02T20:58:30.100-05:00And how many people are talking to their kids abou...And how many people are talking to their kids about sex the way you are? Very few.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-82442320347058569902011-09-02T19:56:34.819-05:002011-09-02T19:56:34.819-05:00Sounds a heck of a lot like the sex ed policy in U...Sounds a heck of a lot like the sex ed policy in Utah.<br /><br />I'm sorry. :(Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-55408147659841101072011-09-02T19:41:13.899-05:002011-09-02T19:41:13.899-05:00It's true...Texas has had a bad year. It's...It's true...Texas has had a bad year. It's like the state has a chip on its shoulder about science (and reality).Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.com