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fezident

07-19-2006, 03:53 PM

Here's a question for those of you with children that are, let's say, above the age of 11 or 12.  Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is?  Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers? Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks.

mdr55

07-19-2006, 03:56 PM

NoNoNoNo.

SatCam

07-19-2006, 04:05 PM

Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks.

"Parents: Watch your kids."?

mendyweiss

07-19-2006, 04:09 PM

I have a 13 yr old.Yes to all,except phone numbers. That He has in school directory

Hottub

07-19-2006, 04:36 PM

8 and 4Full Britainnica with yearly updates in the bookcase."Record" delivered every day.More books than the kid's section at the library.No cells, no net on their computer.The teacher said use the internet for his report on Saturn. I said no. Use the encyclopedias. and what you can't find there, I'll take you to the library."hey Hottub, thanks for trying to raise your kids old-school"  Hoo Hah!

PapaBear

07-19-2006, 05:11 PM

Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is?Yes.  Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?There is no card catalog at the library. Just a computer.Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Yes.Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers?Yes.

fezident

07-19-2006, 06:00 PM

Thanks everybudday.

PapaBear

07-19-2006, 06:04 PM

fezident wrote: Thanks everybudday. We aim to please.

docgoblin

07-19-2006, 06:24 PM

fezident wrote: Here's a question for those of you with children that are, let's say, above the age of 11 or 12. Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is? Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers? Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks. I have a 9, 14 and 16 Year old.We have always used the hardbound Dictonary and Ecyclopedias (Brittanica 2002 full set (books and Software) purchased through the public school book fair for a decent discount). Of course the computer is quickly becoming the reference resource of choice. Its just too easy and extremely flexible (we'll be paying for those encyclopedias for years). There is no Card Catalog since about 2000. It's all on computer now.They use the online movie timetables generally, but when they're looking quick and aren't near a PC they grab the newspaper.They always use the phone book. I ain't payin' to find a number that they can look up for free! 

This message was edited by docgoblin on 7-19-06 @ 10:26 PM

FUNKMAN

07-19-2006, 06:25 PM

fezident wrote: Here's a question for those of you with children that are, let's say, above the age of 11 or 12.  Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is?  Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers? Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks.1. yes2. no - library's computer3. no - computer/internet4. sometimesi have a 13 year old and a 15 year old

PapaBear

07-19-2006, 06:31 PM

I've got a question for parents of teens. How do you get a 16 year old to get off his ass and get a job? I already stopped giving him money.

SatCam

07-19-2006, 06:50 PM

PapaBear wrote: I've got a question for parents of teens. How do you get a 16 year old to get off his ass and get a job? I already stopped giving him money. 

throw him out on the street

I hope my parents dont take my advice

fezident

07-20-2006, 05:03 AM

My parents gave me the boot when I was a kid.I was "asked to leave" and then the locks were changed.  Good times.  Oh, have I mentioned that I haven't spoken to my parents in years.  They've never even met my wife. Good times.

Keotok

07-20-2006, 09:23 AM

fezident wrote: Here's a question for those of you with children that are, let's say, above the age of 11 or 12. Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is? Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers? Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks.  
1.  Yes.  Tend to use computer more, but do use encyclopedias also.2.  I honestly have no idea.3.  Depends on where we are.  Internet at home, newspaper when at in-laws (which is most weekends).4.  Haven't had a phone book in 6 years.  Use yellowpages.com or google. <blockquote />

Keotok

07-20-2006, 09:30 AM

PapaBear wrote: I've
got a question for parents of teens. How do you get a 16 year old to
get off his ass and get a job? I already stopped giving him money.  I
stopped buying all of the extras for my 16 year old.  If he wants
anything (clothes, haircuts, games, movies), he has to get the money on
his own.  
<blockquote />

Snoogans

07-20-2006, 09:37 AM

fezident wrote: Here's a question for those of you with children that are, let's say, above the age of 11 or 12. Do your children know what an Encyclopedia is? Do they use the "card catalog" when they go to the library?Do they use the newspaper to look up movie times?Do they use the phone book to look up phone numbers? Obviously, I have an agenda here. This is part of another discussion. Thanks.  Who the fuck uses a card catalog anymore? Or looks up movie times in the paper. It's not that kids can't or don't know how, it just takes too fuckin long. It's alot easier to just call a number or use the internet.On that topic, I don't even know the last time i was in a library

Keotok

07-20-2006, 09:38 AM

fezident wrote: My parents gave me the boot when I was a kid.I was "asked to leave" and then the locks were changed. Good times. Oh, have I mentioned that I haven't spoken to my parents in years. They've never even met my wife. Good times.  At 17, I was told to join the airforce or get out (which now that I think of it, is actually the same option.)  I started the process of joining the military, and in the meantime met my now husband.  The irony of all of this is that my mom is now planning to move in with me.  Weird.   <blockquote />

Jujubees2

07-20-2006, 09:39 AM

Keotok wrote:  fezident wrote: My parents gave me the boot when I was a kid.I was "asked to leave" and then the locks were changed. Good times.  Oh, have I mentioned that I haven't spoken to my parents in years. They've never even met my wife. Good times.  At 17, I was told to join the airforce or get out (which now that I think of it, is actually the same option.)  I started the process of joining the military, and in the meantime met my now husband.  The irony of all of this is that my mom is now planning to move in with me.  Weird.    Make sure you charge her rent and give her a strict curfew.

Snoogans

07-20-2006, 09:39 AM

also, there is now 1-800-free-411 to get numbers. Phone books are a giant waste or resources, just like car catalogs

Jujubees2

07-20-2006, 01:35 PM

Keotok wrote:  fezident wrote: My parents gave me the boot when I was a kid.I was "asked to leave" and then the locks were changed. Good times.  Oh, have I mentioned that I haven't spoken to my parents in years. They've never even met my wife. Good times.  At 17, I was told to join the airforce or get out (which now that I think of it, is actually the same option.)  I started the process of joining the military, and in the meantime met my now husband.  The irony of all of this is that my mom is now planning to move in with me.  Weird.    Oh, and don't try to stuff her body in a freezer and collect her social security checks after she dies.  It's already been done.<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13956451/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13956451/</a>

Keotok

07-20-2006, 08:31 PM

Jujubees2 wrote: Keotok wrote: fezident wrote: My parents gave me the boot when I was a kid.I was "asked to leave" and then the locks were changed. Good times. Oh, have I mentioned that I haven't spoken to my parents in years. They've never even met my wife. Good times. At 17, I was told to join the airforce or get out (which now that I think of it, is actually the same option.) I started the process of joining the military, and in the meantime met my now husband. The irony of all of this is that my mom is now planning to move in with me. Weird. Oh, and don't try to stuff her body in a freezer and collect her social security checks after she dies. It's already been done.<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13956451/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13956451/</a>  Whew.  Thanks for the heads up.  Back to the drawing board.... <blockquote />

PapaBear

07-20-2006, 08:36 PM

Snoogans wrote: also, there is now 1-800-free-411 to get numbers. Phone books are a giant waste or resources, just like car catalogs That's what that number is! I was trying to remember it when my car broke down, but it slipped my mind. I'll have to program it into my cell.

FezPaul

07-20-2006, 08:40 PM

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fezident

07-21-2006, 05:04 AM

I love that pic.  The kid on the right looks like he's been dipped!