Homeschooling, The New Normal.

Posted on June 9, 2020December 13, 2021 by jacklynealoo

Homeschooling, The New Normal.

Homeschooling or not? Eenie meenie miney mo. You know the answer, I do too. Homeschooling, the new normal, whether we like it or not, is the only and better option that our children or students have at their disposal at the moment.

So, to home-school or not to home-school that’s a personal decision that every parent or guardian has to make.

What really happens in home-school? Here the child can either have a private teacher who comes to the child’s house to teach him/her following the exact curriculum that has been approved by the ministry of education. So in this case, Mohammed doesn’t go to the mountain, the mountain comes to him, the teacher comes to the student unlike in the case where the child has to go to the main school premises to get lectures.

A number of parents like homeschooling as they see that their child receives knowledge right at his or her own comfort zone with no disturbances or distraction from other students, the child is well attended to by the teacher and he or she has enough room and space to ask questions and learn at his own pace.

Why homeschooling?

Everyone has a reason for putting his/her child up for homeschooling and I will list some reasons as to why.

Travel/Relocation.

Majority of parents or guardians who have moved or relocated to different countries have been forced to home-school as they settle down in the new place and review the schools that are available in the area. This owing to the fact that education standard varies from country to country. There are some countries that believe in all theory with little or no practical whereas some are mostly vocational oriented.

In some countries, teachers are demigods because they make sure the child is straighten up and readied to face the future whereas in some countries, students and parents dictate to the teacher as to what grade and what method has to be employed and there are some countries that the work doesn’t matter as far as the final GPA of the student is high enough to earn government stipends. What a shame, huh?

Bullying.

Parents choose to home-school because of the bullying that frequently happens in school and which is way out of their control. So instead of having to let their children suffer emotionally or psychologically, they choose to home-school. Bullying can also lead to lower grades and low self-esteem. Hence, parents try to eliminate fear that comes with being bullied. Parents who decide to home-school after cases of bullying report a significant academic improvement as well as greater personal happiness by their children.

Higher quality of education.

Most schools enroll too many students and that makes parents believe that the quality of education will decline as the classrooms will be crowded with less resources which will make it difficult for teachers to provide a one – on-one instruction to students. Therefore homeschooling give parents more control over what their children are learning. And since homeschooling can help the children have a one on one instruction then parents turn to it.

Better scores.

I am not saying that other children who go to school don’t get good grades, I am simply saying that home-schooled children get better grades and that is according to research on homeschooling because this type of education is quality not quantity based.

Supports children with learning disabilities.

Homeschooling helps children with learning disabilities to get customized teachings. They get to have all the teachers attention and a feeling that they belong as they get to be taught the same curriculum as the other students or children but only at their own pace.

Language barrier.

Homeschooling also works best for the kids who have a certain language barrier, this is in cases where the parents have relocated and the child has a problem speaking or understanding the new language then homeschooling becomes better as they will be taught at home by a tutor who speaks their language.

Homeschooling or not? Homeschooling, the new normal is here to stay.

Men or Women, Who Rule The World?

Posted on May 22, 2020December 13, 2021 by jacklynealoo

Men or Women, Who Rule The World?

I am back at it again, they say girls rule the world, really? But come to think of it. Men or women, who rule the world? Well lets find out. As a woman, I have mingled with many other women and to my surprise all of them think that it’s true “Girls rule the world”. But HOW! They are just girls, the weaker vessels, come on! Behind every successful man there is a woman of course this woman was once a girl, right? Not to forget, behind every failed man, there is also a woman.

Good or bad, girls rule the world. For one to be a president, he has to be married, yes married to a woman. For a man to be a successful businessman, then yes someone’s little girl must be behind it. Ask me again: men or women, who rule the world?

Well, girls take it all. They be a man’s comforter, they encourage and give a man hope when hope seems to be lost, they act as mothers, sisters and friends. The big doubt is that I don’t really know what the world would look like if girls ruled it. Some say “just a couple of countries not talking to each other”. Hahaha!! Do you also know that as a man, you can’t even change your TV channel without her permission?

So the advice I give my brothers from another mothers is that “Get the right woman” – Forget the slay queens and women with looks but zero brains. Get a woman who will not only support your vision but will also push you to achieve more. A woman who will inspire you to work hard and not a woman who just makes you hard. He who finds a real woman finds a good thing and obtains favors and power to create wealth. So far, men or women, who rule the world? in your own opinion?

How do you make this possible?

Advance yourself.

Stop taking cheap girls and drinks – I have no problem with having drinks during social interaction and networking. However, when you drink cheap drinks with cheap girls in cheap places, you end up hanging out with cheap people who have cheap ideas and cheap/no future. Big business opportunities are found in places where the drinks are expensive. In fact, in places where they sell cheap drinks, the only people you will find there are people who will be asking you for money. They even clap when you come knowing ‘big buyer’ has arrived. When you have the right girl beside you, who needs a google map to locate such places? You enter in style and believe me, a real girl attracts investors.

Laziness is not an option.

Stop being Lazy – “Man ooh Man, why art thou Lazy?” You are too lazy for your own good. You sleep the whole day and blame the government for your poverty. According to the old saying: “no food for a lazy man”. A lot of men are just lazy when it comes to making money. They have enough energy to give a woman five orgasms, but have no energy to start one organization, that’s why it is so easy for men to manufacture children than it is to make even pegs for putting children’s clothes on the line. But no matter how lazy a man is, once he meets that real girl – the evil spirit type, that type that pushes his ass till he gets up to work or no getting laid, he will definitely buckle up and make sense of his life for them both.

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Research.

Know Productive Things – Think outside the box, if you keep too much junk in your head, you get a junk life. I know a lot of men who are so sharp when they are talking about girls, about soccer and about street politics. Who is Rich, who is not; who has a good house, who doesn’t, but can’t raise a topic about investment, innovation nor business. Brother! Brother!! Brother!!! If that girl can’t deny you such useless meetings, you’re riding a bike while in slumber. A real girl brings constructive ideas to the table to benefit her household, even though it was born out of a gossip session. *wink* *wink*

You must know people.

Get connected to Big Men of affluence who are better than you – A lot of men are failing because they are not mentored. They don’t have anyone to whom they can sit down and listen, with obedience. There are men out there with brilliant and innovative ideas but no connection to catalyze its realization. I need not to remind you that the world we live in now is a “man know man” one. And a journey of two months for the dog, is just a stroll for the horse. How do women come in play here? Why do all adverts in the dailies now seek young and beautiful women as sales executives? Your guess is just as mine.

Work.

Stop Spending your whole day just praying and fasting yet you know that both Quran and Bible tells you that God will bless the work of your hands. Yes yes, the blessing finds you on your way doing something. Stop using Prayer as an excuse not to work. Work hard. A man who spends his days solely praying and fasting will end up shouting “I receive” in church crusades for the rest of his life.

Conclusion

The worth of a woman can not be overemphasized as gone are the days when women end in the kitchen. Most global decisions are made by women (the wife, yes, that his wife). Nowadays, many developed countries are presided over by women and they are really better off that of their male counterparts. Doubt it? Take a look at

this for yourself. Now back to my question: Men or Women, who rule the world?

It is suicidal for your pocket to be empty and be married to a woman with empty brain.

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HOW TO REMOVE COPPER IUD FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

Posted on May 19, 2020December 13, 2021 by jacklynealoo

HOW TO REMOVE COPPER IUD FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

Family planning is a thing that many young families engage in. Out of which the use of copper IUD contraceptive is common. The copper IUD can serve its purpose for as long as you want. But it reaches a time that you want it out and you are so ready to get pregnant and have a newborn and the only thing that stands between you and getting pregnant is the copper IUD family planning.

So early this year I had a plan of getting pregnant then boom! came the COVID-19 so after thinking of whether I should go on with the plans or not keeping in mind that I still had my IUD intact, I opted on having it removed. Then it clicked to me that due to the COVID-19 I will not have time or rather have an option of scheduling a doctors appointment to have my copper IUD removed as the pandemic had really affected all aspects of our lives- ranging from global economies to family planning matters.

During this pandemic and restrictions on movement globally and forced cutting down on budgets. A typical young family is faced with a dilemma of spending the little savings at hand on food supply or visit to a gynecologist for the removal of the IUD. To start with I am not a doctor, but I had to do this by myself meaning I had to remove the copper IUD at home and willing to share my experience. Why was it a big deal? Well it was a big deal because we are faced with Covid-19 and all movements are restricted. Secondly the cost of IUD removal at the hospital is about $100 . Thirdly, risking being exposed to infection during the trip to the doctor was a NO.

I will highlight the four steps involved below:

Step 1.

Hygiene:

As the going says, cleanliness is next to godliness. Take a full body shower, then wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or make sure you disinfect your hands so as not to transmit any germs into your vagina.

Step 2.

Posture:

It is advisable to be in the right comfortable position for you to be able to remove your IUD, for me, my best position was squating. I went down on my knees and I squatted with my legs spread apart.

Step 3.

Removing the copper IUD:

With this posture, you can insert one finger for you to be able to touch the IUD string and once you can touch the string insert a second finger that will help in pulling the string out. Then gently pull out the strings and the copper IUD will just come out smoothly.

Family planning Copper IUD

Step 4.

Done:

You get your IUD out and smile like nothing happened. Go and waste the s*men no more.

Thanks for reading, do not leave without leaving a comment or sharing your experiences too.

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AFRICAN CULTURES

Posted on May 13, 2020December 13, 2021 by jacklynealoo

AFRICAN CULTURE

Africa is a continent, very rich in cultures and traditions. A land which flows with milk and honey. She is blessed with lovely people, nourishing food, fertile lands, animal diversity as well as the individual customs and traditions that set the people apart from the rest of the world. African culture is expressed in different ways be it in religion, clothing, cuisine, music and languages. So I will be looking at each of these one by one .

Religion.

Africa has a vast variety of religions and beliefs. Majority are very religious people who believe that there is just but a single God worthy of worship but in a diverse way. Some believe that sacrifices to the spirits of their ancestors can protect them from any harm, there are some who believe in voodoos, shrines and other sacred objects. And then there are of course others who are Christians and the Muslims and have a strong belief in God.

Clothing.

African clothing is the traditional wear worn by both men, women and children it comes in different prints, for east Africans they call it kitenge, the Swahili speaking men wear the kanzu, where as the west Africans call it Ankara. This African wears are mostly worn in matching, meaning the shirts match the trousers for men and women either have theirs as a dresses, matching skirts-and-blouse or trousers too. The dashiki is also popularly associated with Africans and it is recognizable as an African look. In Nigeria and other African countries dashikis are worn for comfort in the hot climate, dashiki is a colorful garment that covers the top half of the body.

Cuisine.

When it comes to African food, well they are so yummy, they use a combination of cereal grains, fruits and vegetables, not forgetting meat and dairy products. African food are very spicy. For example, the west Africans must add pepper to their food and most of them can’t miss pepper in their food. As for east Africans, the pepper is prepared separately and added to the food while eating. They do that in consideration of the young children who are not old enough to bear the hotness of the spice and others who might be allergic to pepper.

African delicacies are prepared with the spirit of love, I bet you will surely change your dietary preference after a taste of any African delicacy. To mention a few of these delicacies: Pounded yam and Egusi soup, Jollof rice, fufu and okra soup (from Nigeria), Pilau, Biriani, Matoke, Chapati and Mbaazi (from Kenya), Banku, Kenkey and Kelewele (from Ghana), Injera (from Ethiopia), Braai, Chakalaka and Boerewors (from South Africa) just to mention a few.

This is a summary on African cultures, watch out for more stories on the customs and traditions of African.

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