Why Are We So Far Behind Other Countries?

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Got to admit it would be a good idea though i would hope students are young people would still have to go through criminal checks and only those who were realy commited to this sort of work as its no walk in the park and a cushy number looking after the elderly or those with disabilitys

 

Aye would definitely need to be well vetted, I imagine it'd mostly be students who are planning on going into the caring professions that would take it up.

 

The wife who is a carer and has been one for over 30 years still has to look after a few young'uns she works with when it comes to the nitty gritty part of the job in cleaning people up though she is of the opinion that a career in careing is a job that money comes second to dedication and care.

 

 

I reckon she's right you won't last long in that career if your heart isn't in it, your wife sounds like a good woman pal anyone who's worked as a carer for over 30 years has my respect

Edited August 11, 2016 by BGD

[tatsblisters 10,677]

 

 

 

Got to admit it would be a good idea though i would hope students are young people would still have to go through criminal checks and only those who were realy commited to this sort of work as its no walk in the park and a cushy number looking after the elderly or those with disabilitys

 

Aye would definitely need to be well vetted, I imagine it'd mostly be students who are planning on going into the caring professions that would take it up.

 

The wife who is a carer and has been one for over 30 years still has to look after a few young'uns she works with when it comes to the nitty gritty part of the job in cleaning people up though she is of the opinion that a career in careing is a job that money comes second to dedication and care.

 

 

I reckon she's right you won't last long in that career if your heart isn't it, your wife sounds like a good woman pal anyone who's worked as a carer for over 30 years has my respect

 

She did work exspierience wile at school in an old folks home that made her want to go into careing some thing imo should be done know with school kids of a certain age regulary visiting these places and being taught about the old and disabled instead of religion imo.

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Got to admit it would be a good idea though i would hope students are young people would still have to go through criminal checks and only those who were realy commited to this sort of work as its no walk in the park and a cushy number looking after the elderly or those with disabilitys

 

Aye would definitely need to be well vetted, I imagine it'd mostly be students who are planning on going into the caring professions that would take it up.

 

Not necessarily, helping people just to have normal day to day human interactions is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Just to sit down and talk to a person and actually listen to what they have to say, gives them such a boost you can see the difference in their attitude to life change.

 

What you have to remember is that even though they are old and perhaps forgetful they still have the social needs that you and I have. In times gone by and other cultures they would stay in the family environment. Sadly that is not always possible these days for many valid reasons. So to enable them to interact with as wide a section of society old and young is one of the best things you could do for them.

 

My children and grandchildren have really benefited from volunteering to help mentally and physically handicapped people, it gives them a broader outlook on how the world actually works. Life is not fair and if you can do something to help people who are at a disadvantage it will help you while helping them.

 

TC

 

 

That's a good post pal

 

I think it's fecking heartbreaking how many lonely old folk there are in this country, all part of the breakdown of communities in the fast paced modern world, hardly anyone has the time to knock in on their elderly neighbours for a cuppa and a chat these days even though as you say it'd benefit them both.

 

 

 

 

Saw this the other day and was reminded of it by this thread, really heartwarming story.

 

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/italian-police-cook-pasta-for-lonely-elderly-couple-after-neighbours-heard-them-crying-a3314661.html

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Got to admit it would be a good idea though i would hope students are young people would still have to go through criminal checks and only those who were realy commited to this sort of work as its no walk in the park and a cushy number looking after the elderly or those with disabilitys

 

Aye would definitely need to be well vetted, I imagine it'd mostly be students who are planning on going into the caring professions that would take it up.

 

The wife who is a carer and has been one for over 30 years still has to look after a few young'uns she works with when it comes to the nitty gritty part of the job in cleaning people up though she is of the opinion that a career in careing is a job that money comes second to dedication and care.

 

 

I reckon she's right you won't last long in that career if your heart isn't it, your wife sounds like a good woman pal anyone who's worked as a carer for over 30 years has my respect

 

She did work exspierience wile at school in an old folks home that made her want to go into careing some thing imo should be done know with school kids of a certain age regulary visiting these places and being taught about the old and disabled instead of religion imo.

 

 

That's actually a fecking good idea pal, they'd learn more from a day helping and chatting with old folk soaking in their life experience than they would sat in a classroom

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Its not so much we are behind. I have always admired the dutch people. They really have always been @the forefront for trying new things .their housing programme and public transport etc. They are a small nation and very liberal so i guess that makes it easier when they embark on new social programmes.

In fact i think a few countries in Europe have closed that divide between the young & the old. Not saying we treat our elderly badly as there are plenty of younger people voluhteer and choose careers in helping our older generation. We could do more though. Seems our goverment think throw some cash @ them and there ends their responsibility. We certainly should be trying new ventures like the dutch and other countries do.

 

British youth do get a bad press and unfairly imo. There plenty good kids in the UK who decent and caring. We should encourage them and involve them more ,after all they are our future & ultimately be looking out for us when were old and done lol

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Cos they lazy little pricks over here wouldn't do any actual work and some of the scum would rob the poor old dear!!

 

So the Dutch are just better people than us?

know just very stoned, what's the point of robbing someone, you might have to get up and run away, kind of attitude

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I used to think the dutch were a nation of stoners. You be very suprised though. The vast majority of dutch dont partake in the weed.

 

bit of reverse psychology going on maybe?

Something thats illegal we all want to try it. Make it legal you don't bother your arse about it lol

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I used to think the dutch were a nation of stoners. You be very suprised though. The vast majority of dutch dont partake in the weed.

 

bit of reverse psychology going on maybe?

Something thats illegal we all want to try it. Make it legal you don't bother your arse about it lol

 

I've known some Dutch stoners but just as many that don't smoke at all and hate the stereotype. If anything there's more stoners in the UK

 

They are all fecking perverts though

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Aye there no happy when you assume they all are tokers lol f**k most of them speak 4 languages.

Dunno about perverts but they do love their caravans.

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Aye there no happy when you assume they all are tokers lol f**k most of them speak 4 languages.

Dunno about perverts but they do love their caravans.

 

That's another thing Brits really lag behind the rest of the continent on, pretty much every European I meet speaks 2 or 3 languages.

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Thats cz were an Island nation with our neighbours speaking the English.if we had been jouned to mainland Europe i think we would have spoke more languages.

I still cant believe Wales force the teaching of their language in schools. Even in scotland they are doing it,although its not compulsory. I believe that type pf education should be up to the individual.

I suspect its just another ploy by nationlists to create even more division. I see no point in it really. Not like its going to benefit you outside your country.

Or maybe im missing something!

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Thats cz were an Island nation with our neighbours speaking the English.if we had been jouned to mainland Europe i think we would have spoke more languages.

I still cant believe Wales force the teaching of their language in schools. Even in scotland they are doing it,although its not compulsory. I believe that type pf education should be up to the individual.

I suspect its just another ploy by nationlists to create even more division. I see no point in it really. Not like its going to benefit you outside your country.

Or maybe im missing something!

I think any language,however obscure benefits kids,speaking the language of their country has to be a plus surely,i know what you mean about forced education though as i dont believe RE should be compulsory,but languages are a totally different ball game.

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Thats cz were an Island nation with our neighbours speaking the English.if we had been jouned to mainland Europe i think we would have spoke more languages.

I still cant believe Wales force the teaching of their language in schools. Even in scotland they are doing it,although its not compulsory. I believe that type pf education should be up to the individual.

I suspect its just another ploy by nationlists to create even more division. I see no point in it really. Not like its going to benefit you outside your country.

Or maybe im missing something!

Welsh is no more compulsory than French or German. If you want a good job in Wales you need to be bilingual. Welsh is not like Gaelic or Cornish where it is only used in some places. Welsh is spoken though out Wales and it is very much a living language. Through choice all of my grandchildren go to Welsh schools the eldest is 18 and she can see the advantage of being bilingual now as it gets her more work.

 

TC

Edited August 12, 2016 by Tiercel

[mackem 28,615]

 

Thats cz were an Island nation with our neighbours speaking the English.if we had been jouned to mainland Europe i think we would have spoke more languages.

I still cant believe Wales force the teaching of their language in schools. Even in scotland they are doing it,although its not compulsory. I believe that type pf education should be up to the individual.

I suspect its just another ploy by nationlists to create even more division. I see no point in it really. Not like its going to benefit you outside your country.

Or maybe im missing something!

 

Welsh is no more compulsory than French or German. If you want a good job in Wales you need to be bilingual. Welsh is not like Gaelic or Cornish where it is only used in some places. Welsh is spoken though out Wales and it is very much a living language. Through choice all of my grandchildren go to Welsh schools the eldest is 18 and she can see the advantage of being bilingual now as it gets her more work.

 

TC

Theres even a welsh speaking community in patagonia,always good for kids to be bi-lingual or tri-lingual because it opens up opportunities.

[Tiercel 6,986]

Being Wiki I cannot vouch for how accurate these charts are but it gives an idea of how much Welsh is spoken in different regions of Wales.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Welsh_areas_by_percentage_of_Welsh-speakers

 

 

 

TC

Edited August 12, 2016 by Tiercel