Apparently, Richard was reprimanded for doing this entire project last night. For some strange reason, I was actually home and not sleeping. I had come into the yard to attend some training and was home so we did the whole thing.
The teacher (In Richard's words) yelled at him because he did the whole paper. There were no instructions on the sheet, so we did it all. I thought we had a really good time doing it. It was kind of fun and turned out to be rather funny in itself. We really did think about this one and I thought our solution was rather brilliant. From now on, I will have to surmise that in today's school systems, (or at least in this one) you can get yelled at for actually doing the work you are given. I must assume that a slacker must get an award for their lack of work.
Is this Sarcastic? Sure. Angry at doing a good job and having my child yelled at in front of the other students? Sure. Am I going to the school tomorrow to find out why he was punished for really good work? Sure.
Our Family Constitution
Preamble
- Goals of the family:
- To provide for the health, education and welfare of the family.
- Describe the government:
- Upon marrying, Todd (being the primary source of income) proclaimed himself as King and thus created a Self-proclaimed Monarchy. Immediately following this marriage, Bridget was named Queen.
- Having all the monies of the Monarchy shared equally between the King and Queen, the ruling class is charged with making all financial decisions of the kingdom.
- All (three) subjects of the kingdom (Not counting the dog) are treated in the best way possible within the limitations and confines of the Kingdom.
- Responsibilities of each member of the family:
- Rules and Laws:
- All members of the Monarchy are responsible to adhere to all the laws of the land. This includes government laws, as well as moral standards.
- All subjects are required to follow the laws laid down by the King and Queen (even if the law contradicts with the desires of the subjects of the Monarchy)
- If you make a statement of action, you must abide by your statement.
- Food:
- All subjects are provided with all the necessary food by the King and Queen.
- A festival is held once a week or so where the Monarchy treats the subjects to provide an extravagance, if the subjectsÂ’ labors are above par. (and there is sufficient funds in the kingdomÂ’s treasury)
- Education:
- The subjects of the Monarchy are educated in the current standards of the land which they dwell.
- Extra tutoring (homework labs) are provided as necessary
- Homework is handled as best possible but is mandatory.
- Work:
- On a rotating basis, all members of the Monarchy are required to partake in the various work needed to keep the monarchy running smoothly with such a small Kingdom.
- Laundry: All members are required to separate, wash, dry, and put away all membersÂ’ laundry with extra emphasis on the individual assuring their own laundry is completed.
- Kitchen duty: The duties are split up to the member(s) who have spare time.
- Cooking is ‘mainly’ performed by the King. (and sometimes the Queen)
- Dishes are done by all members of the kingdom,
- Livestock:
- All subjects are required to “Walk the dog” as necessary. The subjects are required to handle exercise the kingdom’s canine during daylight hours or in emergencies as needed.
- The responsibility of feeding the livestock falls to the Queen, whose animal this is.
- This job is normally delegated to one of the kingdomÂ’s subjects.
- Medical Care:
- All subjects of the realm are provided healthcare (and dental) through the KingÂ’s Medical coverage without charge.
Bill of Rights
- Freedom to:
- Be patriotic to the nation in which they live,
- Speak their mind (respectfully) to anyone within the family without fear of sarcasm, mockery, disdain, or disbelief,
- Be emotional,
- Express their religious views,
- Be Artistic,
- Learn from their mistakes,
- Participate in sports, music, scouting, etcÂ…
- Dispute the laws put down by the King and Queen (but not to break the same laws)
- Freedom from:
- Excessive punishment for crimes against the kingdom and the lands surrounding the kingdom.
- NOTE: this does not exclude being subject to the laws outside the family,
- Relative(s) oversight,
- Age inappropriate materials (scary movies, etcÂ….)
I will try and post the final project if he does not get kicked out of school for doing the work he was assigned. I am not confident that this will blow over but I am hopeful.
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