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It was a sad, weird conversation I had with my younger son tonight. [View all] NNadir Nov 10 OP
They might want to consider Canada for the short term if they can't find another option. Hope22 Nov 10 #1
Right now they seem to think Canada is the best option, because she's monolingual. NNadir Nov 10 #2
Yes! Hope22 Nov 10 #4
He may fit in well in Quebec since he speaks both French and English. Irish_Dem Nov 10 #16
Would they consider moving to a blue state near the Canadian border, like Minnesota? ancianita Nov 10 #17
I'm so sorry that you have to have these conversations and concerns. Hope22 Nov 10 #3
Greetings NNadir defacto7 Nov 10 #5
Welcome back. NNadir Nov 10 #6
Please! Calm down! Doodley Nov 10 #7
Curious response. Anything to add? johnnyfins Nov 10 #10
I would add that we can face our fears or we can spread them to others. Doodley Nov 11 #22
Lecturing people with legitimate fear won't work. Irish_Dem Nov 10 #15
Since when has asking somebody to calm down been characterized as "lecturing?" Doodley Nov 11 #21
Women don't like to be told to calm down when they are upset. Irish_Dem Nov 11 #23
I agree, but I'm talking about the context of even considering Canada is an unsafe place to escape to. Doodley Nov 11 #24
I wouldn't call it lecturing but as a student of history... NNadir Nov 11 #25
I have family who perished in WW2. My hometown was bombed. My wife's family fled Russia. I see history repeating, but Doodley Nov 11 #29
As I indicated, it is your privilege and right to remain calm, and mine... NNadir Nov 11 #30
My advice is to please stop spreading fear. Saying Canada might be unsafe to go to is fearmongering. Doodley Nov 11 #31
And my response is that you have a right to... NNadir Nov 11 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author NNadir Nov 11 #28
I have a similar situation with my daughter TBF Nov 10 #8
With those credentials they won't have any problems. brush Nov 10 #9
Keep in mind that the language of science around the world is English. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 10 #11
My oldest daughter was inconsolable - in tears Jarqui Nov 10 #12
And Crypto is the new dark money currency Zambero Nov 11 #27
People have often moniss Nov 10 #13
Many parents are having the same thoughts and conversations. Irish_Dem Nov 10 #14
Surprised ClarencesBrother Nov 10 #18
My son spent a summer in France on a research grant as an... NNadir Nov 11 #20
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 11 #19
Seems we are beginning to feel what our ancestors most certainly felt when they sent one person to the USA SheltieLover Nov 11 #26
Its not that hard to pick up French or Spanish if you work at it. milestogo Nov 11 #32
My son used aps to learn Mandarin Chinese. My other son... NNadir Nov 11 #34
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