Replies to '11/24 Great School Debate'

First off, I would pretty much bet that my household having two incomes pays more taxes than a single income house.  That's just basic math.  If you yourself don't earn a check or any type of income that is taxed the taxes paid by your house are simply propetry taxes and  whatever else you buy assuming your state has sales tax.  However, with two incomes to tax there is more going into the system.  At this point, if I stopped working, there are many things my family would not be eligible for even though we have paid in for many many years.  If my husband got hurt and needed surgery (which he does the end of Jan.) we have to save the $$ before he can go under the knife. 

Investing, as you pointed out, is not a guarantee of more money to be returned.  I prefer to "spend" my money in a more secure manner.  Whether it be gambling or poor investing, to me, I don't have money at this point to lose. 

Last, to address yoru point about me being proud.  Yes, pride is a sin and that is something I am working on with God.  I can bet since you are not in His kingdom just yet you have a few sins going on in your own life.  I asked my hubby just now about being proud and I guess my word choice wasn't 100% accurate.  (BTW, since you are very concerned with perfection I will do my best) My feeling about our situation is this:  I am truly gratefeul to God for all He has provided.  I know it can be much worse as my hubby and I have both struggled in the past.  We have two great kids - one of who attends a public school and is excelling.   I get irritated when people bash the public school system as I have many dear friends who have dedicated their lives to teaching and are doing a great job.  Not all families should homeschool and unschooling (to me) is not anything I understand or see as effective.  I work hard to provide for my kids- never have taken a dime of welfare although I have paid in (without choice) for all my working life.  People do not appreciate what I do for my kids but in part the ones who don't see it don't really matter.  Meaning, they are not part of my life and since they are not here they cannot fathom what I do for my family.  I'm not sure where you stand on th is subject but I can see we disagree and that is fine.  You don't live my life and I certainly don't live yours.  However, when ANY family is dependent on public assistance for the survival of their family, they should be grateful to those who make that $$ available for them  and not look down on those who in essence are providing things they cannot- for whatever reason.  I know if things were different for my family, I would be grateful for ANY help that came our way regardless of the package. 

First off, I would pretty much bet that my household having two incomes pays more taxes than a single income house.  That's just basic math.  If you yourself don't earn a check or any type of income that is taxed the taxes paid by your house are simply propetry taxes and  whatever else you buy assuming your state has sales tax.  However, with two incomes to tax there is more going into the system.  At this point, if I stopped working, there are many things my family would not be eligible for even though we have paid in for many many years.  If my husband got hurt and needed surgery (which he does the end of Jan.) we have to save the $$ before he can go under the knife. 

Investing, as you pointed out, is not a guarantee of more money to be returned.  I prefer to "spend" my money in a more secure manner.  Whether it be gambling or poor investing, to me, I don't have money at this point to lose. 

Last, to address yoru point about me being proud.  Yes, pride is a sin and that is something I am working on with God.  I can bet since you are not in His kingdom just yet you have a few sins going on in your own life.  I asked my hubby just now about being proud and I guess my word choice wasn't 100% accurate.  (BTW, since you are very concerned with perfection I will do my best) My feeling about our situation is this:  I am truly gratefeul to God for all He has provided.  I know it can be much worse as my hubby and I have both struggled in the past.  We have two great kids - one of who attends a public school and is excelling.   I get irritated when people bash the public school system as I have many dear friends who have dedicated their lives to teaching and are doing a great job.  Not all families should homeschool and unschooling (to me) is not anything I understand or see as effective.  I work hard to provide for my kids- never have taken a dime of welfare although I have paid in (without choice) for all my working life.  People do not appreciate what I do for my kids but in part the ones who don't see it don't really matter.  Meaning, they are not part of my life and since they are not here they cannot fathom what I do for my family.  I'm not sure where you stand on th is subject but I can see we disagree and that is fine.  You don't live my life and I certainly don't live yours.  However, when ANY family is dependent on public assistance for the survival of their family, they should be grateful to those who make that $$ available for them  and not look down on those who in essence are providing things they cannot- for whatever reason.  I know if things were different for my family, I would be grateful for ANY help that came our way regardless of the package. 

First off, I would pretty much bet that my household having two incomes pays more taxes than a single income house.  That's just basic math.  If you yourself don't earn a check or any type of income that is taxed the taxes paid by your house are simply propetry taxes and  whatever else you buy assuming your state has sales tax.  However, with two incomes to tax there is more going into the system.  At this point, if I stopped working, there are many things my family would not be eligible for even though we have paid in for many many years.  If my husband got hurt and needed surgery (which he does the end of Jan.) we have to save the $$ before he can go under the knife. 

Investing, as you pointed out, is not a guarantee of more money to be returned.  I prefer to "spend" my money in a more secure manner.  Whether it be gambling or poor investing, to me, I don't have money at this point to lose. 

Last, to address yoru point about me being proud.  Yes, pride is a sin and that is something I am working on with God.  I can bet since you are not in His kingdom just yet you have a few sins going on in your own life.  I asked my hubby just now about being proud and I guess my word choice wasn't 100% accurate.  (BTW, since you are very concerned with perfection I will do my best) My feeling about our situation is this:  I am truly gratefeul to God for all He has provided.  I know it can be much worse as my hubby and I have both struggled in the past.  We have two great kids - one of who attends a public school and is excelling.   I get irritated when people bash the public school system as I have many dear friends who have dedicated their lives to teaching and are doing a great job.  Not all families should homeschool and unschooling (to me) is not anything I understand or see as effective.  I work hard to provide for my kids- never have taken a dime of welfare although I have paid in (without choice) for all my working life.  People do not appreciate what I do for my kids but in part the ones who don't see it don't really matter.  Meaning, they are not part of my life and since they are not here they cannot fathom what I do for my family.  I'm not sure where you stand on th is subject but I can see we disagree and that is fine.  You don't live my life and I certainly don't live yours.  However, when ANY family is dependent on public assistance for the survival of their family, they should be grateful to those who make that $$ available for them  and not look down on those who in essence are providing things they cannot- for whatever reason.  I know if things were different for my family, I would be grateful for ANY help that came our way regardless of the package.