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It's a sorry mess no matter what. The girl has issues, but that doesn't give her carte blanche to do whatever she wants. She should absolutely be dealt with, either medically or lawfully, whichever is more appropriate. Her actions aren't harmless and obviously don't seem to be improving.

Some of the lads involved need a wee word too. I mean come on.

Any mention of youth gradings?

Youth Football
Under 14 Football - start Saturday 15th February
Minor Football - starts Saturday 22nd February
Under 16 Football - starts Saturday 28th June
Football Feile - Sunday 4th May (group stage) and Saturday 10th May (finals)

Youth Hurling
Under 16 Hurling - starts Monday 3rd March
Under 14 Hurling - starts Saturday 14th June
Minor Hurling - starts Monday 25th August
Hurling Feile - Sunday 13th April

I assume youth going ahead without the new rules?

Yes new rules across the board. Might be some tinkering around the kickout rule at Under 14 boys and in Ladies football but no word yet what this will be.

Don't think new rules are coming in for ladies are they?

I think the issue is if you're 40+, it's more difficult to meet similar aged people. The pool is much much smaller. Belfast may be different but many of the pubs in the local towns are packed out with kids.

[The situation on Gaza is 100% on Hamas]

Some lad on here justifying blowing the shit out of the civilian population to get at Hamas. Deliberate attacks on the civilian population is recognised as a war crime. How that work yrs ago, if the British blew the crap outta West Belfast to get at the IRA.

I'm justifying nothing

The situation on Gaza is 100% on Hamas

Disgusting as per.

Unfortunately it's how a lot of yanks thinks. 😡

Children will get through, regardless of what school they go to. That's life. They're resilient.

Parents are the main educator in a child's life. That's fact. Moreso than the teachers. Too many parents, in my opinion anyway, want to blame schools and teachers for their child's lack of ability in terms of their academic studies.   

For me that's just giving teachers a by-ball. I don't bring the car to the mechanics and then fix it myself.
Parents have a roll in education of kids without a doubt. But the teachers have a massive one as well, and should be accountable when they're sh!te at their job.

But what if your kid is just thick? Or abusive? Or no intention of learning and just there for the craic? Only so much you can do

If they're thick, I'd like to think the teacher will still try their best. Or are you saying Teachers should only try with the brightest?
If they've no intention of learning or abusive, I'd expect the school to have informed the parents of this so parents will be aware of the issues. You can't say some children won't do well in school so therefore can never blame the teachers. That's just nonsense. 

Please point out in my post were I said teachers don't try?

Please point out in my post where I said you said that.

You said teachers should at least try?  Wtf do think they are doing?

You also said should they only try with the brightest!

You are a clown. Parents at parents night tell parents that wee Johnny isn't doing well or is going well or could do better.

Parents then ask could there be more done? Teacher says well, look I'll arrange an after school class to go over some stuff they are struggling on, wee Johnny doesn't turn up or wee Johnny still doesn't get it. But the teacher isn't trying enough.

Personally, I've always looked at the child and if ya aren't blindsided you'll know the reason.

FFS you're having a mare today. Between this and the Armagh thread. Away and lie down.

Yea, that's the answer.

And I hope you ain't getting me mixed up with another poster on Rian thread not the Armagh thread, though wouldn't surprise me

No mix up, trust me, your debating style is unique on the board.

Children will get through, regardless of what school they go to. That's life. They're resilient.

Parents are the main educator in a child's life. That's fact. Moreso than the teachers. Too many parents, in my opinion anyway, want to blame schools and teachers for their child's lack of ability in terms of their academic studies.   

For me that's just giving teachers a by-ball. I don't bring the car to the mechanics and then fix it myself.
Parents have a roll in education of kids without a doubt. But the teachers have a massive one as well, and should be accountable when they're sh!te at their job.

But what if your kid is just thick? Or abusive? Or no intention of learning and just there for the craic? Only so much you can do

If they're thick, I'd like to think the teacher will still try their best. Or are you saying Teachers should only try with the brightest?
If they've no intention of learning or abusive, I'd expect the school to have informed the parents of this so parents will be aware of the issues. You can't say some children won't do well in school so therefore can never blame the teachers. That's just nonsense. 

Please point out in my post were I said teachers don't try?

Please point out in my post where I said you said that.

You said teachers should at least try?  Wtf do think they are doing?

You also said should they only try with the brightest!

You are a clown. Parents at parents night tell parents that wee Johnny isn't doing well or is going well or could do better.

Parents then ask could there be more done? Teacher says well, look I'll arrange an after school class to go over some stuff they are struggling on, wee Johnny doesn't turn up or wee Johnny still doesn't get it. But the teacher isn't trying enough.

Personally, I've always looked at the child and if ya aren't blindsided you'll know the reason.

FFS you're having a mare today. Between this and the Armagh thread. Away and lie down.

Children will get through, regardless of what school they go to. That's life. They're resilient.

Parents are the main educator in a child's life. That's fact. Moreso than the teachers. Too many parents, in my opinion anyway, want to blame schools and teachers for their child's lack of ability in terms of their academic studies.   

For me that's just giving teachers a by-ball. I don't bring the car to the mechanics and then fix it myself.
Parents have a roll in education of kids without a doubt. But the teachers have a massive one as well, and should be accountable when they're sh!te at their job.

But what if your kid is just thick? Or abusive? Or no intention of learning and just there for the craic? Only so much you can do

If they're thick, I'd like to think the teacher will still try their best. Or are you saying Teachers should only try with the brightest?
If they've no intention of learning or abusive, I'd expect the school to have informed the parents of this so parents will be aware of the issues. You can't say some children won't do well in school so therefore can never blame the teachers. That's just nonsense. 

Please point out in my post were I said teachers don't try?

Please point out in my post where I said you said that.

Great game. Think EC edged it throughout the game and were more direct in their attack. Some effort by both teams.

Christ, the whinging about the ref would turn any neutral against an Ulster team.

I don't think you needed much turning 😂

Great game. Tempo still good for this stage of extra time. Will be very tough on whoever loses.

Soft free there. Wasn't much in it.

Have to say. I'm enjoying it.played at good pace. Plenty of action and some great break away scored from EC.

Ref's interpretation of overcarrying is all over the place.

Have to agree. Seems very inconsistent.

Why the rush to blame anyone? There are a million moving parts and sometimes it doesn't work out as you might have hoped.

Why the rush to blame anyone? There are a million moving parts and sometimes it doesn't work out as you might have hoped.

Indeed. And often it can be a combination. But it's just a discussion around education, schools and teachers in general and where issues with the system can occur. 

Children will get through, regardless of what school they go to. That's life. They're resilient.

Parents are the main educator in a child's life. That's fact. Moreso than the teachers. Too many parents, in my opinion anyway, want to blame schools and teachers for their child's lack of ability in terms of their academic studies.   

For me that's just giving teachers a by-ball. I don't bring the car to the mechanics and then fix it myself.
Parents have a roll in education of kids without a doubt. But the teachers have a massive one as well, and should be accountable when they're sh!te at their job.

But what if your kid is just thick? Or abusive? Or no intention of learning and just there for the craic? Only so much you can do

If they're thick, I'd like to think the teacher will still try their best. Or are you saying Teachers should only try with the brightest?
If they've no intention of learning or abusive, I'd expect the school to have informed the parents of this so parents will be aware of the issues. You can't say some children won't do well in school so therefore can never blame the teachers. That's just nonsense.