![]() ![]() As it turned out, it was due to the NASA hashtag her friends used that called the agency's attention to it long after my comments were gone. This I had nothing to do with nor could I since I do not hire and fire at the agency or have any say on employment whatsoever. Later, I learned she had lost her offer for an internship with NASA. Soon, her friends took umbrage and said a lot of unkind things but long after I was gone as I immediately deleted my comments and blocked all concerned. ![]() However, when I saw NASA and the word used together, it occurred to me that this young person might get in trouble if NASA saw it so I tweeted to her one word: "Language" and intended to leave it at that. I'm a Vietnam vet and not at all offended by the F-word. He actually made a follow-up public statement that he’s trying to get her back an internship. There are plenty of other subs for memes and jokes. Do not brigade or encourage brigading of this or other subreddits/websites.įollow Reddiquette at all times. Violations will result in a temporary or permanent ban. We will not tolerate any type of bullying, harassment, verbal abuse or incitement of violence. Do not post content that includes anyone under the age of 18. This also means no direct linking to other subreddits in your submissions. This includes all usernames, names, and any other identifiable information. The content should make you go: "oof, that hurts", not: "lol, what a moron". Unhappy, depressing sad – not pathetic loser sad. The content of the post must be both cringy and sad. This image is good because it is sad, but also makes you cringe. (Please note: the 'sad' part of /r/sadcringe is in reference to when something makes you feel sad, it's not about calling someone out for being sad.)Įxample post. Don’t take for granted they tell you everything.”ĭespite Alena’s other recent public achievements, such as being named a 2022 Global Child Prodigy in Science and a Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, McQuarter also told The Baltimore Times that Alena’s happiness is all that matters.Welcome to /r/sadcringe! /r/sadcringe is a place for awkward or embarrassing situations that also make you feel sad. ![]() Even if nothing is wrong, it gives them space to feel like someone is listening and they have a voice and a safe outlet to share their feelings. Seeing a licensed health professional is the best thing you can do for a child. Lastly, protect your child’s mental health. “Celebrate the small things which to a child are sometimes huge. Know your child’s love language and learning style,” McQuarter said. Every child is not meant to go to college, and it is ok. Every child is different- if there are multiple children in the home, don’t compare them. Pay attention to your child’s conversation and actions. Her tip for other parents to inspire academic excellence in their children is to highlight individuality. She is not a fan of standardized tests- putting youth in a box. The perceptive mother’s academic, philosophy, includes providing a creative and safe space for a child to learn. She says that Alena was homeschooled, world schooled, which entails real world interaction and attended traditional school. However, McQuarter’s educational investment in Alena requires her to do more than simply cheer for her from the sidelines. Giving her daughter space to be herself and to discover what makes her happy, are a few pieces of the puzzle, which help McQuarter rise to the occasion. McQuarter describes her daughter as “a well-rounded student and child” who has been embraced by older students who mentor and look out for their “little sister.” She explained that her sole job as a mother is to nurture the gift inside of Alena. McQuarter is the kind of mother who has been supportive of Alena’s desires to take monumental leaps, from applying for medical internships, to moving on a college campus. With the help of her mother, Daphne McQuarter, Alena unapologetically embraced a mindset to achieve excellence. Going to college helped me discover what I really wanted to do, and that is to become a flight surgeon and work with astronauts.” “Initially I wanted to be an engineer for NASA. I remember walking in saying ‘I am going to work here one day, and I will be the youngest girl of color to work here.’ Well, I recently made history as the youngest person to ever intern for NASA at 12,” Alena said. I was around three or four years old when I became fascinated with the stars and space and LEGOs. My mom began taking me to different astronomy nights and NASA Centers. ![]()
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