tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post8472138028959465436..comments2023-07-10T08:28:51.479-04:00Comments on Lebo Citizens: June 2017 Behind the BubbleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-81544120939555353302017-06-08T15:06:02.269-04:002017-06-08T15:06:02.269-04:00If there's no conflict between working dads an...If there's no conflict between working dads and SAHDs why would there need to be an article?<br />What would it say, they get along despite their differences in schedules and life style choices?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-64201369338965268692017-06-08T14:55:46.279-04:002017-06-08T14:55:46.279-04:00So that's a no for the SAHDs article? That'...So that's a no for the SAHDs article? That's what I thought. <br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-87561387388541256062017-06-08T14:42:14.885-04:002017-06-08T14:42:14.885-04:00Nowhere in any comments did anyone mention a confl...Nowhere in any comments did anyone mention a conflict BETWEEN working dads and stay at home dads, Elaine.<br /><br />7:42 AM on June 1st commented:<br />"I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't see the same social problems and cliquish behavior among the dads. In fact, you hardly hear or read anything about them unless it is a reference about the good old boy network."<br /><br />That comment doesn't exclude the fact there is without a doubt a sports cabal clique comprised of dads and moms that carries a lot of influence in the the district and municipality. Nor does it conflict with several comments made by dads that felt odd with the SAHM PTAers.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-57654925509295780862017-06-08T06:55:29.039-04:002017-06-08T06:55:29.039-04:00I have an idea. How about you, 11:13 AM, write an ...I have an idea. How about you, 11:13 AM, write an article about men working outside the home, and the difficulties they have faced with the Stay At Home Dad (SAHD) culture they see as glorified within MTL. Will it get over two THOUSAND hits like Jason received for this month's BtB? Let's see.<br />Elaine<br />Lebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-72487559278143549152017-06-07T22:15:53.377-04:002017-06-07T22:15:53.377-04:005:45, are you a SAHM that wants to keep control?5:45, are you a SAHM that wants to keep control?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-29709780438277843762017-06-07T17:45:56.684-04:002017-06-07T17:45:56.684-04:0011:13, that may have been the dumbest thing i'...11:13, that may have been the dumbest thing i've ever read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-76238749027490819092017-06-05T11:13:32.502-04:002017-06-05T11:13:32.502-04:009:52, you're welcome. I think the idea of a wo...9:52, you're welcome. I think the idea of a working moms group that perhaps goes beyond socializing and looks for ways that they can contribute to the community is a lofty goal, but would you exclude a stay at home mom that prefers to socialize with other moms at 9:00 pm instead of 9:00 am?<br /><br />Then what about dads? Do the working dads have to form their own group?<br /><br />I'm not suggesting singular interest groups are wrong, but creating them seems to fly in the face of this Lebo unity agenda.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-75225781033497121502017-06-05T10:23:29.718-04:002017-06-05T10:23:29.718-04:00My wife and I both worked full time during the per...My wife and I both worked full time during the period our children grew up in Lebo and went through the Mt. Lebanon schools. We always volunteered for everything we could, including coaching youth teams and chaperoning activities wherever possible. I have to say we had a mixed relationship with the SAHMs and Sports Poobahs that ruled Mt. Lebanon. We appreciated the time they devoted to organizing activities that benefited our children, but never really got close to very many of them because they would not let us. During activities they would be asking for help (financial and time) and could be quite friendly, but if we ran into them outside of the activity we were cut dead. The cliques were powerful, insular and at times quite arrogant. At times they could be quite vicious toward children who through greater ability challenged the place they thought their children should occupy. We ended up with children who were able to face any challenge, graduated with high honors from elite universities, and are very well adjusted. So growing up in Lebo has its advantages, and you have to take the good with the bad. So I choose to thank the people that ran the organizations that benefited my children and quite frankly could not care less what they think of me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-69658308236835082752017-06-05T07:11:32.842-04:002017-06-05T07:11:32.842-04:009:52...Thanks so much!! And I agree that SAHD'...9:52...Thanks so much!! And I agree that SAHD's shouldn't feel ostracized either! Their voices need to be heard too. They should email Jason!<br />Jason I HATE those busywork worksheets! And much to my shock,as a SAHM and a transplant :).......I was truly enlightened by your article. I have felt] a lot of what these women have felt but as a transplant. I wish there were names, only for the purpose of meeting because I felt a strong connection, especially to one in particular. Thank you for sharing these stories.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-11144692583122750642017-06-04T07:21:45.178-04:002017-06-04T07:21:45.178-04:009:06pm - please send me an email, I would be inter...9:06pm - please send me an email, I would be interested in learning more, starting with your experiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014273003176621576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-5615876041006142592017-06-03T21:06:25.793-04:002017-06-03T21:06:25.793-04:00Hi Jason. I would suggest you delve deeper into Yo...Hi Jason. I would suggest you delve deeper into Your Behind The Bubble and investigate the Moms whether at home or working with disabled children. This is a subgroup that has been ostracized for many years, I know this as I have experienced this for many years. It crosses all economic levels within MTL. It needs to be addressed in our community. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-66594181331885253092017-06-03T17:29:24.279-04:002017-06-03T17:29:24.279-04:00Jason, Elaine, there's that MTL unity rearing ...Jason, Elaine, there's that MTL unity rearing its ugly head again.<br /><br />Rather than make arguments as to why Jason (and others views) are wrong, they start with the personal attacks as if they are defending the republic or something.<br /><br />Jason's view point could be absolutely off base (although I think he's more accurate than not) I'd love read arguments to the contrary.<br /><br />Personal attacks BL, make me think of that line from Hamlet— "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-25645939212777300142017-06-03T17:13:40.937-04:002017-06-03T17:13:40.937-04:00OMG. B.L. came after me in some P-G comments. I me...OMG. B.L. came after me in some P-G comments. I mean, came after me personally. We never met. It did spook me out.<br /><br />Sorry it's happening to you again, Jason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-6568476814229171832017-06-03T15:22:07.938-04:002017-06-03T15:22:07.938-04:00The town idiots have been trolling for me years, t...The town idiots have been trolling for me years, thinking it will keep me quiet. It just makes me all the sure that the nerve I hit is raw and feeble.<br /><br />(For those who don't know what we are talking about, Elaine is fielding numerous personal attacks against me for my article--as usual. Intimidation attempts by the weak... happens all the time when someone doesn't buy into every MTL Myth. The oligarchy has gone after dozens of people... can't speak for them, but for myself, it actually makes me happier and stronger). <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014273003176621576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-75391928967439573712017-06-03T15:03:49.730-04:002017-06-03T15:03:49.730-04:00B.L., I don't know what it is with your obsess...B.L., I don't know what it is with your obsession with Jason, but it is getting to be pretty creepy.<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-30793420605314368992017-06-03T06:42:24.742-04:002017-06-03T06:42:24.742-04:00PTA is too clique-ish for my tastes. They need to ...PTA is too clique-ish for my tastes. They need to get over themselves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-49545707874200201912017-06-02T10:41:30.162-04:002017-06-02T10:41:30.162-04:00And right on cue, check this out: https://www.yaho...And right on cue, check this out: https://www.yahoo.com/news/mom-rewrites-her-daughter-apos-190021038.html<br /><br />Watch out for those "innocent" worksheets (busywork) your kids bring home from school!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014273003176621576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-54474607302691970052017-06-02T10:15:33.257-04:002017-06-02T10:15:33.257-04:009:58am, agreed. And I think that is where, while ...9:58am, agreed. And I think that is where, while this is certainly an issue more broadly, it is a MTL issue exponentially.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014273003176621576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-81055462103884968612017-06-02T09:58:57.767-04:002017-06-02T09:58:57.767-04:00Jason, I think you're always going to have a g...Jason, I think you're always going to have a group of volunteers that for some reason have more time or financial resources to devote to "volunteering."<br />The problems arise when those people begin to think "they" are the organization and start to look for rewards for being so dedicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-29430989466039798392017-06-02T09:52:22.781-04:002017-06-02T09:52:22.781-04:007:01, I singleyou out solely to applaud you sea fo...7:01, I singleyou out solely to applaud you sea for working moms getting together not to mock you.<br />Although I still don't understand the segregation element of this whole post. A couple of commenters say they are PTA dads and feel left out. Don't they count?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-72027409919680067472017-06-02T07:14:55.091-04:002017-06-02T07:14:55.091-04:00Nice catch on the street names!
Think about it. ...Nice catch on the street names!<br /><br />Think about it. In many ways, these women are the invisible "infrastructure" on which some of the other more glorified MTL residents are able to thrive and "volunteer" and "donate" their time.<br /><br />Not only do these women provide loving homes for their children, they also provide essential good and services to the larger community, and add to the tax base. But in so doing, they don't have the time to volunteer, or work out, or grab a coffee.<br /><br />Meanwhile, those with the economic luxury to do so get to "volunteer" in the community, making connections, gaining social and cultural capital to better navigate MTL and advocate on behalf of their children ... and then these are the children that get better access to the "riches" of MTL - more playing time, better jobs ...<br /><br />This is how systems replicate themselves, and power and influence gets transferred from generation to generation.<br /><br />We often take the streets for granted. We just ride them on the way to our oh-so-important goals.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014273003176621576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-13831735408432717302017-06-02T07:02:26.521-04:002017-06-02T07:02:26.521-04:0010:22 I think you do!! :)10:22 I think you do!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-66985456958623690172017-06-02T07:01:55.052-04:002017-06-02T07:01:55.052-04:006:12 I am referring to the article, as is everyone...6:12 I am referring to the article, as is everyone else. Not sure why you decided to single me out and not the article itself. The article itself is about Lebo WOMEN . Hence, SHE. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-26723138264693641092017-06-02T06:27:26.178-04:002017-06-02T06:27:26.178-04:00Haha! I caught that as well!Haha! I caught that as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-10649520851970083192017-06-01T22:22:49.145-04:002017-06-01T22:22:49.145-04:00Using Mt. Lebanon street names as the pseudonyms w...Using Mt. Lebanon street names as the pseudonyms was a nice touch. Do I win a prize for catching that?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com