Children in Need.

[Ninja Mania]

However, it should be free off fear of attack, from some rather disgruntled individuals

Good one Ions, thats a little bit kettle/pot coming from you, is it not.

[ionnsaigh]

Bickering aside. Lets put it on the table.

" This S6 beat that competition was getting way out of control, the financial strain the kid's were putting their parents under, " Hardly a positive.

" just to get the CGS name on that little banner on the bottom of the tv screen, was terrible and I applaud your good sense in seeing this ". I found this totally patronising, and belittling to those young people concerned.

" if the pupils felt that hard done by, why did'nt S6 pupils do something themselves to raise money for CIN,"
Perhaps they wanted to act as class, no harm in that.


" I would have gladly gave them a few pounds each, just to see their rooms tidy, but like so many of the kids of today, they want money that they dont have to work for, god help this country when its their turn to run it."

I would have been really worried if either of my two son's kept a tidy room, it's part of teenage freedom. Who cleans your room by the way ? As far as wanting money they don't work for, well that sounds not too bad, however you would have to speak for your own children there. Not mine or anyone's else, for that matter.
If I may be so bold, what did you do, for children in need ? ( apart from moaning that is )

As far as running the country is concerned, we have made a pigs ear of it, perhaps the young people can show us a thing or two. Who knows.

[shipyard blues]

Well said ionn,you always talk sense!

[gizmo]

Well said ionn,you always talk sense!

Jesus! I nearly choked there. You must be new to the forum.

[Ninja Mania]

You know what Ions, I have an answer for every question you ask, but as I dont know you, and dont want too know you, I wont tell you what these answers are.
The thread is about children in need, Its not about whether you agree or disagee with what I think.
S.B I dont know who you are either, and I dont realy care. Just try and write your own stuff, and stop kissing Ions arse so much. I am sure you must have a brain of your own, if so use it.
Ps I clean my own room, all 4 padded walls of it.

[ionnsaigh]

The thread is about children in need, Its not about whether you agree or disagee with what I think.

Yes it's about children in need... It's certainly not about children, who put unfair financial pressure on their parents.
It's not about, teenagers with untidy rooms... it's not about having a skive... or money hungry and lazy teenagers, who don't have a clue. ( that's the way your post came over ) apart from the skive bit, that came from another.
Don't get me wrong - teenagers can drive you to near insanity.. leavings lights on, was one of my pet hates, along with loud music - so on and so forth.... God I'm lucky they have gone - bye bye my little darlings. On the other hand our children need credit when it's due.. credit and reassurance. From where I'm sitting - the parents of Kintyre - can hold their heads up, your children do you... and Scotland proud.

[shipyard blues]

excellent post ionn,your message came through loud and clear

[Ninja Mania]

excellent post ionn,your message came through loud and clear

Clown.

[bill]

Clone

[Bertie]

It's certainly not about children, who put unfair financial pressure on their parents

I'm sorry Ionns but that's exactly what the thread is about.

It was started by a CGS pupil who asked the question "Is it wrong to be competitive when it comes to raising money for a charity......." That then led to several posters replying that it was, if it meant putting unfair pressure on parents and children. It's a pity the thread has developed down this track as the first couple of pages were excellent (just my opinion).

[shipyard blues]

excellent post ionn,your message came through loud and clear

Clown.

I`m not going to respond to your latest quote ninja.I just hope the board admin are watching

[ionnsaigh]

Bertie, yes strictly speaking, however I thought it was becoming Kick a Kid Week.

[EileenH]

I've tried to keep my opinions to myself on this one, just read with interest. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I have two children in the Grammar. One is a 6th year, the other 3rd. Every year they have enjoyed the fun in CIN fundraising. This year they were disappointed that nothing was happening. They may be raising funds but they have enjoyed the fun of it all in the process. I have been the one to dig into my purse for their donations. I gave them an amount each that I was happy with, nothing more. I do however agree that if the headmaster decided that it wasn't going ahead this year for whatever reason, then his decision has to be respected. Maybe they could have a fundraising day at another time to raise funds for local charities, then they wouldn't have this 'total' to beat?

[Ninja Mania]

excellent post ionn,your message came through loud and clear

Clown.

I`m not going to respond to your latest quote ninja.I just hope the board admin are watching

They wont do anything about my remark, not unless you pay them.

Eileen, I'm sure you can appreciate the amount of money that our 4 would want between them then, it can work out quite costly, especially so near Christmas.

[EileenH]

Ninja, I didn't mean fundraise this side of Christmas. I meant in the future. I know how expensive it is for two never mind four. At least two of yours are working so they can cough up their own donations!! Lol. I know from being in the PTA in the past that not alot of parents take much to do with the fundraising side of things, but those who do the organising work hard to get what they can for the school. Maybe instead of helping cin, the kids could do something for the PTA ?