tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post5246339767113491594..comments2008-10-02T16:58:20.357-04:00Juggling Frogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03572259373523756647noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-3718660682186091302007-12-03T16:23:00.000-05:002007-12-03T16:23:00.000-05:00I am totally interested in this book as we are revamping our finances this month to try and become debt free in the next five years. So anything that will help me convince my kids to be less consumeristic, will be helpful...<BR/><BR/>chanuka sameachAidelMaidelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788500419305677402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-53504984247968853732007-12-02T13:43:00.000-05:002007-12-02T13:43:00.000-05:00Kids resist peer pressure better when they have support from like-minded friends. So, I figure it's the same for parents: It's easier to resist kid pressure when you have support from like-minded friends (and sometimes books can be like friends). Sounds like an interesting read.Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-46739377194555018712007-12-02T08:15:00.000-05:002007-12-02T08:15:00.000-05:00I too would love to read your future book. I find your posts entertaining, sometimes thought-provoking and just so interesting. You have a unique blend here that would be of great service and interest to many. The cell phone book sounds interesting to me. I just want to urge people to learn from my own mistake. I was hesitant to admit the role that technology plays in the lives of the modern teenager--even within some more right-wing circles. As an educator, I am getting it now. We need to wake up. The world changed while we weren't looking--it does that sometimes. And we no longer speak the same language as our kids--that happens sometimes too. If we don't get ourselves educated about all this technology, we aren't informed parents and teachers. We have to stop bemoaning the changes and address them head-on. Sermon over. Check out teachertube video, "Pay Attention":<BR/>http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=40c570a322f1b0b65909&page=1&viewtype=&category=tf<BR/>While I don't agree with all of what is being advised here (student blogs, for example), I think the message is really important.anonymous momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-26554949793075735602007-12-01T21:18:00.000-05:002007-12-01T21:18:00.000-05:00Even though I don't believe in playing the lotto, I'm willing to enter this lotto since this book is really up my alley since I talk about financial issues, chinuch issues, affluence (and pretend affluence), and of course cell phones including cell phones in the classroom and the role modeling provided by or dear parents, Rabbis, and nannies, which naturally includes having your ear glued to a cell phone. <BR/><BR/>Please, please, please, oh random number generating function. . . pick me!!!!!SephardiLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07892074485262548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-74988561517043211602007-11-30T19:40:00.000-05:002007-11-30T19:40:00.000-05:00hmm, sounds interesting. Of course, baby Chalal is far too young to ask for anything particular (he's only just mastered the sign for "more") but I like to be obsessively well prepared ahead of time. :)<BR/><BR/>Glad your household's feeling better.<BR/>Shabbat Shalom!Tzipporahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807511259582331073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-41632014916299916792007-11-30T15:46:00.000-05:002007-11-30T15:46:00.000-05:00That book sounds great! The past three weeks have been filled with "I want this, I want that." The book seems like a far more humane alternative to duct tape!The Babka Nosherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520165623066540162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-71543007251884980432007-11-30T14:34:00.000-05:002007-11-30T14:34:00.000-05:00Great ! Something for a post-examination read over the holidays !<BR/><BR/>I'm going to check this book out tonight !<BR/><BR/>Best RegardsJafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16983488621851300959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-71700214745942615522007-11-30T12:56:00.000-05:002007-11-30T12:56:00.000-05:00Shabbat shalom! I'd like to enter the drawing. I've been reading your blog for a while. It's a goldmine of information, ideas and wisdom.<BR/><BR/>I have two children (6 and 10) in public school in the Boston suburbs.<BR/><BR/>Shabbat shalom!doctor_mamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-69883430297768894822007-11-30T10:03:00.000-05:002007-11-30T10:03:00.000-05:00When will you come out with a book of your own?!<BR/><BR/>I'd be first in line!<BR/><BR/>With much thanks to Chasida for sharing this gem of a blog with me!chavlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15465517871427459816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-89673659932439980932007-11-30T09:40:00.000-05:002007-11-30T09:40:00.000-05:00It really sounds like a great book. As Malka reaches her 2nd birthday, it would be good reading for future "arming" oneself! ;)Shellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159550437519461534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-66239792001473870502007-11-30T08:36:00.000-05:002007-11-30T08:36:00.000-05:00This book sounds GREAT! From your review I can see that you aren't 100% sold, but from my seat, it looks perfect! I am on my fourth set of Jewish twins and spend my days reading your blog and researching the internet learning more about Jewish culture and traditions. My current peanuts' parents aren't from the US and insight from a Jewish perspective could be just what we need!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy giving away the books, after you decide who gets one, the tough part, sending off free presents will feel great, won't it? I love that feeling!Preemie Twins' Nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706959727627043100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-55267384415373009932007-11-30T08:09:00.000-05:002007-11-30T08:09:00.000-05:00I teach grade 10 in a high school here in Toronto- an orthodox high school. I have had 2 experiences with in class cell phones. Once, when a student began to shriek and plug her ears that the ring of someones phone was in such a high pitch/frequency that it was bothering her ears- its a new ring tone someone in the class told me. Im over 40, maybe thats why I didnt hear it. The second time was when a student pulled out a cell phone which was what I thought her receiving a phone call- well she told me she needed to know what time it was, so she checks on the phone because she cant read a clock! Well i was shocked that a kid in grade 10 cant read a clock, so i went to the principal and told him this story. All i could get out of my mouth was, Rabbi have you ever heard of a student pulling out the phone in class- and he goes- to check the time? and I say yes- so he tells me that they cant read clocks!!<BR/>I dont know what these 2 incidents mean, but we need to go back to the olden days of rotary dials, and 25 cent payphones!deniselevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13793574117461849297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-16166860368514796362007-11-30T02:58:00.000-05:002007-11-30T02:58:00.000-05:00hey! you're back. I missed you. I'd like to enter the drawing, please. Thanks! :)Rinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-54758957744662050602007-11-30T00:42:00.000-05:002007-11-30T00:42:00.000-05:00This sounds really relevant - my daughter is pushing for an iPod video!Fern Chasidahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15319933202457991096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268585065649434701.post-18834152274212360812007-11-29T22:57:00.000-05:002007-11-29T22:57:00.000-05:00hmmm...sounds interesting. you know, i was teaching 7th/8th grade last night and i couldn't get the kids to focus on anything *other* than their cell phones. so i had them each put their phone on the table and we talked about peer pressure and the desire to have a phone, to have a "cool" phone, etc...at least it was relevant to them but i was a little sad that this is what they care most about.Phyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.com