tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11942752.post114894242415488024..comments2023-10-26T10:17:54.935+01:00Comments on red mum: Aarrrrrggggggggg examsRed Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02471648634218431820noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11942752.post-1149068633906057342006-05-31T10:43:00.000+01:002006-05-31T10:43:00.000+01:00"And I am dreading next year and thats only the Ju..."And I am dreading next year and thats only the Junior Cert. But the Leaving Cert is a worry for two years time, not now, I have enough on my plate as it is."<BR/><BR/>When I read this I felt like rushing to your rescue. But it seemed too late. I know you are given to understatement, but three years of constant worrry, that's dangerous. young Wan needs to take you in hand. "Young Wan, your Red Mum is too red. If things go on like this, you might lose her altogether. She needs help. Being wound up like this, coiled in worry, will cause her to snap. She needs to get a life. Could you find her a friend, even a talking friend, one of those listening people, counsellors (not councillors)? Get her out taking photographs of buses, even talking to bus drivers would be good for her. It's not good for her to always worrying. Right now, if it's not rubbish, it's exams that are haunting her. She's clearly regressed, reliving her youthful struggles with pen and paper. You have to dig her out of this hole..."<BR/><BR/>And so, I could go on and on. But, you have to do it for yourself. You have to challenge the prevailing wisdom and try a little lazyness...Paul O'Mahony (Cork)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04037675154032285031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11942752.post-1149021890513993552006-05-30T21:44:00.000+01:002006-05-30T21:44:00.000+01:00Cool, no worries. I'm sure it'll be fun for you bo...Cool, no worries. I'm sure it'll be fun for you both.<BR/>Well, if I can help in any way, just give me a shout. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading your posts about it, if you decide to discuss it.<BR/><BR/>Better hit the books again myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11942752.post-1148983276773061612006-05-30T11:01:00.000+01:002006-05-30T11:01:00.000+01:00Hi Coastal Aussie, thanks for dropping by. I have ...Hi Coastal Aussie, thanks for dropping by. I have already decided that I will get grinds for her next year.<BR/><BR/>The one on one time devoted to whatever subject (I am thinking Maths Business and Science - though I could help with science) would translate to so many hours studying by herself as well as giving her confidence.<BR/><BR/>I will be saving what I can over the summer to pay for it.Red Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471648634218431820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11942752.post-1148977958337552872006-05-30T09:32:00.000+01:002006-05-30T09:32:00.000+01:00I so enjoy these tales about your family life, so ...I so enjoy these tales about your family life, so I hate to suggest anything that might change things, but have you ever thought of getting a tutor? <BR/><BR/>I've tutored kids from ages 12 to 17. These were very smart children who weren’t behind too much in any one area, but would procrastinate eternally for their parent/s. I think because the kids saw me as a peer, they didn’t want to look bad in front of me, so they worked solidly for me, and my help kept them up to date and ready for all their exams. They did sometimes need me to be a little dogmatic with them, but we were always having a laugh and gossiping all the time, while still getting everything done. And I really enjoyed it too. <BR/><BR/>For my leaving cert. I had a tutor for math, and my friends and I shared my tutor for physics. My exam results had always been good, but tutoring took the stress away from trying to deal with maths and physics on my own. I had a part time job and so I paid for, and organised all my tutoring sessions. <BR/> <BR/>Anyway, it was just a thought, perhaps you’ve already considered this and dismissed it, but I just thought I might mention it anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com