Seriously, Alberta? I damn near moved to Alberta from Nova Scotia because that's where the jobs are supposed to be.

Same here. I had less debt when I graduated university than I do now. All of my debt has been accrued during long periods of unemployment after getting a degree that was supposed to guarantee me a job.

This is exactly what it is. My two cousins, both recent HS grads, just applied at a golf course. One's on a wait list, and the other has been accepted to college in the fall. The one on the wait list got the job because the manager wanted someone he could keep through the end of the golf season. It makes sense, but it…

Recently my two cousins applied for summer jobs at a golf course. Both just graduated, and one has been accepted to school while the other is on a wait list. The employer, who knows the family, said he would hire the one on the wait list but not the one who had been accepted, because he needs someone who is going to…

I'm confused. Is the issue here that they bothered to make them look women-shaped? Because I don't see how that's a problem.

At 9 I was definitely able to go play on my own - but, there was always someone at home, or a neighbour who was technically 'watching' me - someone I could go to if I hurt myself, someone who gave me lunch/water/etc.... that's basically what 'babysitting' an older child is. Back-up.

There's something hilariously hypocritical about a vegan threatening to kill someone.

Hey, I'm also from NS! And yes, you're probably right about Alberta. It's such an odd duck nestled between BC and Sask.

Lol, to be fair, it's kind of hard to be grown up when dudebros are asking the teacher what cum tastes like.

I was also more conservative when I was in high school. I was staunchly anti-abortion and was of the ilk that thought LGBT couples could do what they wanted, as long as I didn't have to look at it. I've thankfully grown up and changed my views. I can only hope that similarly minded teens will grow out of it as well.

It ridiculous that we can't learn about an era now because people are so freaked out about language. It's supposed to offend you. If you come out feeling bad about the use of the word, it's done what it set out to accomplish.

Agreed. We did something similar with the box, but without the gender segregation it went awry very quickly. I also think they did this with us when we were too young - grade 7. It's very hard to have a mature discussion with 13 year olds.

Yeknow... the term works for a certain archetype. I don't think it should be used as universally as it is, but there is a certain characteristic where it works. And it is sexist, because almost always, this character is very one dimensional.

I think it was because of the (in context) use of the 'N' word.

Those kinds of teachers are the best. We had one who, when "To Kill a Mockingbird" was banned from the mandatory reading list, strongly, strongly recommended his students choose to read it anyway. Only one little turd in the class opted out.

I'm also Canadian, from the East where it's usually more conservative. That said, I'm not altogether shocked that it's happening in Alberta (although it sounds like Edmonton at least used to be on the right track).

It seems like everyone is taking a step back on this. I'm just glad that teens are informed enough to know when something is bullshit and take a stand.

Ugh, yuck. I didn't know this shit still happened in Canada. Years ago when I was in CALM (Career and Life Management) they had, basically, a sex book that gave us all kind of info on birth control options, pregnancy options, you name it. The book came with a condom.

Yes, the advice isn't a village thing, it's a douchebag thing.

I think the 'Village' ideal is less about giving unsolicited advice, and more about adults being able to take control of an adverse situation. Example being, if kids are having a play date and the parent in charge gives someone else's kid a time out. There are lots of parents who will lose their shit over that.