Is this True? is this how people live in America?

Swiftie_Lo

ok so im from Australia,in a small city,

i have seen alot of movies from america (duh) and in most of them, kids/teens like me.. walk to school/home from school, or catch one of those yellow buses, have their lunch in paper bags, and then can just walk out whenever they want, and just go walking in the street, or to the 'mall' (shops) with their friends whenever they want.
also it seems like people can just come and go to their houses whenever they want, like they dont even organize it, they just do whatever they want.

so what i wanted to know is, is this all what really happens in america or is it only in the movies.
where i live, you have to organise things like a week ahead, and you cant just walk to someones house, or where ever you want, you have to get your parents to drive you, and they never really want to.
so anyway, is this true?

thanks (:
xx

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Hell no, nothing in the USA looks like in there movies and TV shows, even US Americans don't look or dress like they do on there TV shows, it's all make believe.

All US American parents especially in California cotton wool there kids, it's not safe for a child to walk by themselves on the street, or go to the corner store on there own. US American kids and people get abducted there all of the time by loon's, who use them as occult sacrileges and/or for ransom. This is why there parents drive them everywhere, even to school and pick them up after school.

While I was there, a girl who was abducted for a few years was found alive, panhandling with some religious loons who abducted her. Also most all of the big malls in the USA are Australian owned by Westfield.

What your children daily routine on school days?

Proud mom

My 6 year old son going to first grade. I want to do daily routine morning till bedtime. I know start in the morning. How can I keep it flexible. He be playing soccer. Once a week during evening like Monday or something he be having soccer practice and his games on Saturdays. I be doing one for my other son has well since he be in preschool. I was wondering other parents does have their kids on has well. I do have a special spot for his home work he do before going to bed. Since his younger brother goes to bed hour earlier then him and he wouldn't get bothered and he would have my attention if he needs help. Which I sit by him and watch him to explain him.
Also want you do fix your kids for breakfast in the morning on school days. Also you pack their lunch or buy their lunch.. I hope your kids have a good school year like mine. I am also expecting a little in November hoping the kids be really used to their routine..

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they wake up in general at 7.15. breakfast, hair teeth, dress, pack bags. Leave at around 8.40 for school, which can be ride walk or drive depending on the day

they get out at 3.30pm. Routing after this varies from day to day as we have different activities each night. Some we go straight to, others there is an hour or so before we have to be there.
We fit homework in when we can. It may be in the mornings or it could be at night. Depends on the day.

I make their breakfast on school mornings and I make their lunches while cooking the toast and juggling a million other things lol.

We are 1/2 through our school year in Australia so they have been at it for ages

Except for Wednesdays betime is 8pm lights out

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High School in Australia??!?

V

Hi, so I just moved to Australia from North America and my first day of school in Australia is in a couple of days. I just wanted to know how it is, like what do you do on the first day and what is a typical day in school like. In north America, it was different cuz we didn't have to wear uniforms and would go from class to class for the different subjects, is it like that in Australia too or is it just one class all year? And also, I just bought all these exercise books and notebooks, do I have to carry all that everyday or do they have lockers to keep them in? And is it strict or is it lenient in terms of studying and work? Im very nervous plzz help thanks.

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Hey there :)

I'm a senior australian highschool student and I have to tell you, each school is different. But basically no you are not in the same class all year, you move from class to class and there are 2 breaks (recess and lunch) and usually there is homeroom class in the morning and afternoon. Some schools have lockers, but mine doesn't so we carry around a school bag with everything in it all day. What school do you go to? Look it up online and it may have some information.

And in terms of strictness, i will let you in on a little secret, the higher the grade the more fun teachers are. Like in year 7 they will be strict and stuff, but in year 11, you can have a laugh with them and not doing homework would be normal to them so they won't make THAT much of a big deal out of it.

Also don't expect any science fairs or cheerleading or big football teams, cause that's america.

OH and most importantly, in Australia, the social system is very different, it's not like in america with the jocks and the populars, and the computer geeks, it may seem like that at first but you'll realise that if you are friendly with the kids that seem to be popular they will be nice back. Sure there will be the geeks but they can be cool sometimes, and it depends on the kids in the grades, but bullying shouldn't be as bad as it is in america.

I really hope you have a good year, I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's a good year for me too, 1 year left for me :D

Good Luck.

(P.S first impressions aren't that important)

brisbane state high school?

Giggle

So I'm moving to Australia and was wondering a couple of stuff about my (probably) new school. Do you have to have their lunch or can you bring your own food and do you have to buy their school bag and stationary? Also, what's the atmosphere like there?

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Lunch is never provided in Australia schools - cafeterias are unheard of here. You either bring your own or you buy it at the school tuckshop/canteen.

BSHS has a strict uniform policy and i think you would need to use one of their school bags.

You always buy your own stationEry in Australian state schools and can use whatever you wish as long as it is appropriate for the task.

BSHS is an excellent school and everyone I've known who went there has loved it - my kids had several friends there over about a 20 year period and I very much doubt if anything has changed since then. It is Brisbane's only selective government high school and nearly everyone who attends greatly values the opportunity to be there. The school has high standards and you will be expected to work hard and achieve well. If your entry was on a selective basis (rather than automatic because you live in the small catchment area) you will lose your place if you don't meet expectations in your field of excellence

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