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By: My Hopes | Nispiros Portal

My Hopes | Nispiros Portal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:23:56 +0000

[...] hope is that you go all with way with your education. You will need to show that you can complete the higher standards of education so you can carry [...]

By: Rolando

Rolando — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:21:32 +0000

@Greeneyezz
Hey ZZ, you came from a big family. I recall that our neighbors when through the same situation with their equally sized family. The oldest had to stay back and help with the family. It’s awesome that your mom when back to get her GED at the age of 60! Hat’s off to her! With her success you guys, at least most of you, got your Masters! That’s what I call staying in school!

Summer is going well so far (knock on wood). That’s another post to talk about lol.

By: Rolando

Rolando — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:15:48 +0000

@Debo Hobo
I agree Debo, a formal education is not the only way to go, however it’s something that I will push for in our family Until my last breath lol

By: Greeneyezz

Greeneyezz — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:11:44 +0000

It’s interesting..my mom, having come from a family of 9, and being the oldest, had stopped school when she was young to stay home and help raise her younger siblings. At the age of 60 she went back and got her G.E.D. (She’s 85 now.)
She also grew up with the mentality that a woman shouldn’t ever leave the house unless she was married and had the belief that women didn’t need an education. UGH!

Anyway, that belief system was still at work as she raised 7 children her own, 4 boys and 3 girls. It’s interesting to me that, given her belief system about that, it ended up with only the girls having formal education. one of my sisters & I both have Master’s degrees, and my other sister a Bachelor’s. I sometimes think it was done out of defiance, But whatever the case, I am glad I didn’t subscribe to that same limited belief.

I hope all is well with you Rolando and you are enjoying your summer.

~ZZ

Greeneyezz’s last blog post..PhotoBlog

By: Debo Hobo

Debo Hobo — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:09:18 +0000

I believe a formal education does give one a leg up in the world, however I don't think it is the only way to make it in this world. Debo Hobo’s last blog post..Flying High Friday-How To Apply For A New Passport

By: Rolando

Rolando — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:56:25 +0000

@shiera Wow that is quite a sacrifice! But when you're in that situation, you have to do what you have to do and do what's best for the family and the children. That's unfortunate for your brother. Maybe he'll understand one day.

By: shiera

shiera — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:27:19 +0000

My parents strongly believe this one, too. That's why my father chose to work abroad to send us to good schools. But my brother thinks otherwise... shiera’s last blog post..Missing Ramen