I normally don't get peeved about certain things but this kinda takes the cake..

My sons been having a bullying problem at school so I contacted our local parochial school and it's 9g a year I just can't afford that, then the admissions woman asks me if we are on welfare and I asked why and she informs me that if you qualify for welfare you get free tuition. WHAT?
So I politely asked her of they offer discounts to normal wage earners that don't qualify for shit but can't afford tuition either, she got mad. I thought it was a legit question.

That's my vent of yesterday , I dunno why but it just irritated the hell out of me. And no I'm not a pa basher it's just kinda how is that fair, middle class gets shit on and it's ridic.

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Asked by Mrs_Harsh at 8:11 AM on Sep. 11, 2012 in General Parenting

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Yea they do but they have to be turned in by August, so nothing that we would qualify for now. I'd have to do it next year. But hopefully by next summer we will be set to me.

Comment by Mrs_Harsh (original poster) at 8:16 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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* move

Comment by Mrs_Harsh (original poster) at 8:16 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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Well I can understand her getting mad if you worded it the way you just did here. I agree with you. When I got laid off in 2009 we made $1000 a year too much to qualify for food stamps (kids did get insurance though) and it sucked. We also did not qualify for many other things becuase our income was slightly too high, but we had hard time making it. I however would not have worded the question the way you did when speaking with the school as much as it pissed me off.

Answer by aeneva at 8:17 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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That sucks- and I agree- it only makes sense to ask that question!

Sorry about your son : /
keep on the school about it

Answer by charlotsomtimes at 8:18 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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Okmi didn't say shit I said crap same variable, it doesn't matter she should of never even have asked if we were on welfare. Who wouldn't be pissed after hearing that. Maybe I should just tell the welfare office I split with dh like every other whore in this town and get me some welfare then he can o to school lol

Comment by Mrs_Harsh (original poster) at 8:20 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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Sorry about the bullying. Kids can be such mean little shits. I would definitely keep pressuring the school to do something about it.

I don't blame you for getting ticked at the other school. Middle income families get screwed in so many ways that it really isn't funny.

Answer by SpiritedWitch at 8:26 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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Well, I have filled out parochial school applications and scholarship papers, I can assure you that there is more to it than. Being on aid is probably an immediate get in (but I doubt it) if your child meets other criteria.
A lot of people wouldn't be pissed at that, honestly. Maybe it's a sensitive spot for you. She was insensitive in her delivery but I'm sure she meant well.

Answer by adnilm at 8:29 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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I too have been searching for an option, our private school is $8,000! I guess there must be some way some people can afford it, but I have no idea how. I think it was a legit question, and I don't understand why she would be mad,, I found a charter school on line today that is about 20 miles from our house, I am going to check it out, but IDK how we will manage to get him back and forth,, good luck! I feel your pain.

Answer by kimigogo at 8:32 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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your child needs to stand up to that bully and kick his ass!! Let me tell you I raise my children like that.. and once and once has he been bullied. My son took care of the problem, had to get sent home that day but that kid was so scared of my son he didn't return to summer camp for a week. My son takes karate- 3 rd yr, blue belt. Time to get your son in some marshal arts and teach him how to kick some serious ass!. Yup, I teach my kids to fight but my son has never had anymore issues :)

Answer by ajrjj05 at 8:35 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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Sounds like what DF is going through. Because he works he doesn't qualify for ANY medical assistance :( And work insurance is a no go because I am spoiled (roof ever my head) and it's a pre existing condition.

Google your state laws and bullying. Then go to the police (I prefer Sheriff because they are elected and work harder to keep their job) and talk to an officer.

Also contact the county commissioner in charge of schools and let them know what is going on.

Then go to the school and tell them you have contacted the police & commissioner and the next time an incident occurs you'll file with the cops (consider tossing in the words law suit).

It's surprising how quickly schools straighten up after you take these steps.

Answer by feralxat at 8:36 AM on Sep. 11, 2012
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