The Tantrum

The Tantrum, Part Trois: Should you pull your kid out of school for vacation?

December 15th, 2010 by Brian | 2 Comments

(This is the Tantrum, in which Dadwagon’s writers debate one question over the course of a week. For previous Tantrums, click here.) I have to say, I’ve rattled my brains (for more than five minutes!) on the topic of this here Tantrum, and I’m afraid I can’t come up with a take that deviates from [...]


The Tantrum, Part 2: Should you pull your kid out of school for vacation?

December 14th, 2010 by Matt | 5 Comments

(This is the Tantrum, in which Dadwagon’s writers debate one question over the course of a week. For previous Tantrums, click here.) Of all the ‘wagoneers, I am the one probably least prepared to answer this vital question, and not just because my daughter, Sasha, is only 2, and has yet to embark upon an [...]


The Tantrum: Should you pull your kid out of school for vacation?

December 13th, 2010 by Theodore | No Comments

(This is the Tantrum, in which Dadwagon’s writers debate one question over the course of a week. For previous Tantrums, click here.) Damn right! ‘Cause it’s not about their education, or mental or personal development—it’s about me, getting out of town, beating the airport snafus, and saving a few bucks on tickets. Who cares if [...]


The Tantrum, Part 3: Why Can’t Jews Just Ignore Santa

December 2nd, 2010 by Nathan | No Comments

As a (half) Jew, I pity poor St. Nick. These thing my colleagues are calling him–the fat pagan stealing cookies, the superstar holiday perv-lush who forces children to adore him–these are not his fault. These are our fault. Yes, I’m going to point the finger right back at Jews, along with Gentiles. The only reason [...]




  

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