WHEN TO KICK THE KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE

1) When it’s clear your child isn’t getting anywhere at work. The biggest risk with allowing an adult child to live at home is killing off their motivation to become independent human beings. It’s understandable to lose motivation when everything is handed to you. There’s no need to get into work early, or leave late, to jockey for that raise or promotion if you don’t have a monthly rent payment coming due. After several years of switching jobs or getting nowhere at work, it should become clear that living at home is a detriment.

2) When your child’s bank account does not increase by at least the monthly rent cost of a room or an apartment s/he would have rented. If Big Bobby was going to slum it with four roommates for $1,000 a month in the Mission, then Big Bobby better show at least a $1,000 increase in monthly savings. It’s important for you to check your child’s financial accounts every month to see if there’s progress. If there is no progress, your child is simply taking advantage of you.

3) When your child hasn’t offered to mow the lawn, do the dishes, clean the house, or run errands in over a month. If your adult child still is acting like a dependent adolescent child, then it’s important to have a serious talk about making sure they contribute to the household. Give them a three-month timeline to shape up before you force them out. Scare them silly by printing out the latest rental listings in order for them to see how much they would have to spend for so little.

4) When you start noticing his or her friends come over more frequently. A motivated adult should be out there networking, working hard, and hustling to try and break free from the nest. If you find his or her friends constantly coming over and doing who knows what in their rooms all day, your child is getting way too comfortable for his or her own good. There should be an opposite mindset where your child should protect your house from guests at all costs because s/he wants to impose the least amount of burden possible.

5) When they’ve hit 32 years old. Love is tough, but if your child is 32 years old and still living at home, it’s time to go. 14 years after becoming an adult, and 10 years after the average person graduates from college is more than enough time to find out what they want to do with their life. 10-14 years is also enough time to save enough money to live independently. Allowing adult children to stay beyond age 32 does them no favors.

TASK:

-What are the advantages/disadvantages of moving out? What age do you think you should move out at? What about studying abroad? (Please write a detailed 2 paragraphs responding to this, and using examples to explain and justify your thoughts).

Hi … it’s me … again. Since I won’t see you for a few days, I had to make sure you all have enough work to do. Here is another interesting video that explains why you all are so moody all the time.  Please comment below on the video clip and the article below. Mucho Gracis!

Why are teenagers so moody?

The volatile nature of teenagers’ emotions is as well documented as it is familiar to most parents. Research indicates that a succession of hormonal changes in the brain during puberty makes teenagers far more likely to display such behaviour. The changes start when the hypothalamus releases a protein called kisspeptin, which triggers the pituitary gland to release testosterone, estrogen and progesterone – the hormones that stimulate the changes we recognise in puberty.  As well as development in the body – the formation of breasts, testes and so on – a lot of less obvious changes are taking place in the brain.

It also explains why teenagers are more likely to run into problems at school and social lives. Heightened levels of these hormones in the brain can also make a person more likely to take risks, which is why teenagers sometimes engage in more dangerous and risky behaviours than adults.

In addition, the prefrontal cortex – the part of the brain that controls risk assessment and planning ahead – is not fully developed yet in the teenage years. This means that the part of their brain that is supposed to stop them acting on this attraction is not up to the job. Teenagers also put far more value in peer acceptance than adults do – not being accepted among other people their age can call them to have intense feelings of unworthiness and anxiety. Scientists have pinpointed an evolutionary reason for this – it is important for adolescents to engage with people other than their family after reaching sexual maturity in order to reduce inbreeding and encourage genetic diversity.

This might explain why a child who is very close to his or her mother will suddenly appear to have no interest in her anymore, and “replace” her with a friend. Teenagers are also prone to higher levels of anxiety – and they’re not just being dramatic. In adults and children, the hormone allopregnanolone released in the brain in times of stress will calm us down. However, hormone changes during puberty mean that allopregnanolone can actually have the opposite effect in teenagers, leaving them prone to heightened anxiety. 

The hormone is typically released in times of stress, which means that a love level stressful situation like having a big pile of homework can cause a teenager to become extremely anxious, panicked or depressed. 

Circadian rhythms, which control our sleep patterns, also change during puberty. A teenager’s sleep pattern is likely to be set back a few hours, making them more likely to stay up late and sleep in late.  

Given that they’re dealing with change in sleeping pattern, heightened anxiety, a propensity to respond emotionally and a desperation to be recognised by peers it is unsurprising that teens appear to be moody and disagreeable – it actually seems like they might be coping rather well.

Thankfully, being a teenager does not have to be all bad. The teenage years are a time when we are most able to adapt and take in new information, which is why they can immediately understand how to use the newest iPhone while you struggle to work out how to install Emoji. It’s also why teenagers can learn 16 maths equations in a night and memorise endless pop song lyrics. They also have a heightened ability to read and analyse social cues such as facial expressions, so are more likely to form positive relationships and are better at socialising. Teenagers can also make many positive changes in their lives if they wish to do so: risk taking behaviours aren’t always bad, and teens are likely to take lots of positive steps thanks to their fearlessness. 

I thought this would be quite funny to watch. Is it realistic? Is this how people in Middle School’s or (Grade 6-8) act like? I’m old, so the times have changed since I was your age. Please let me know what you think about the videos, and please comment on how accurate or how different it is. Also explain why ‘you all’ act this way.

Hi all Grade 6’s and 7’s who aren’t going to camp. It’s your lucky day! I have some problem of the week questions for you all. Enjoy!

Problem 1: 11

Problem 2: 22

Problem 3: 33

Problem 4: 44

Problem 5: 55

Hi all, 

Here is the geology study guide in case you ‘forgot’ it at school. Your test is Wednesday June 5th, 2019. Be ready!

Geology test questions and answers

Hi Grade 7’s, 

Here are some things that you should bring to camp!

1. Things to pack:
   • sleeping bag
   • pillow (optional)
   • toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, face cloth, soap, deodorant and shampoo)
   • bath towel
   • flashlight
   • garbage bag for dirty laundry
   • waterbottle (reusable)
   • camera
   • insect repellant
   • clothing that is good for hot/cold weather
2. Things to wear:
   • pants
   • shorts
   • t-shirts
   • sweater or warm jacket
   • rain gear
   • bathing suit and towel
   • sturdy shoes (runners)
   • extra shoes/rubber boots
   • sandals
   • pj’s
   • socks and underwear
   • hats and sunscreen
3. THINGS NOT TO BRING:
   • money or other valuables
   • any electronics
   • extra food or drinks (except for water)
4. PLEASE LABEL YOUR ITEMS/BELONGINGS.

Prepare Our Kids for Life, Not Standardized Tests

This is the title of the new blog post. Should teachers continue to administer tests to students? When are tests appropriate? Do they belong in schools? If there are no tests, what types of assessment should teachers do? What should be in used instead of tests?

Watch the video and write at least 2 paragraphs about what you think. All the best. 

Hi all, 

Since you’ve all done such a good job with helping my brother and I look for a new house in North Burnaby, I need your help once again for  a friend. They are looking in the “Nelson, Suncrest, South Slope” Area. You can find this under the “filter your neighbourhood” section up top on the website.

https://www.rew.ca/properties/areas/burnaby-bc

Your task:

• Find 3 different houses in the area
• Write 2 pro’s and con’s for each place
• Keep in mind that this is a family of 4 people, and a rental suite (has a kitchen and a bathroom in the basement) is preferred as a mortgage helper

Thanks so much!

-Wu-Too-Fu-Looo-Roo-roo

Mark has a bag that contains exactly 3 black marbles, 6 gold marbles, 2 purple
marbles and 6 red marbles.
Mark finds a number of white marbles and adds them to the bag. He tells Sam
that if she now draws a marble at random from the bag, the probability of it
being black or gold is 3
7
.
How many white marbles did Mark add to the bag?

Hi all,

Grade 7 Year Book orders are due by Wednesday June 5th. Please pay through the school with SchoolCash Online, or fill out an order form and return it to the office. The cost is $12.00 per yearbook.