ExiledInIllinois Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) ?? I wanna hear everything that people say about it. The problem seems to be an issue in my daughter's elementary school (Catholic School, she's in 8th)... It has us pretty rattled even though she doesn't and never had it. I am definitly judgmental (no! You think, me???) and I think it is a slipping of standards in society! I am totally "No Nit" policy and agree with NOT allowing any child with a nit (dead or alive om their head) back into school. Back in the day, everybody lined up and got checked... What is so bad about that... ?? Are we losing all logic so as not to offend the sensitive? I know everybody can get them, clean, dirty, rich or poor... But, I still think people are not attentive to detail and daily standards are slipping more than ever. Mix in the enviro/anti-chem people and you have a crazy storm! Thoughts? What people had to deal with... Let it all fly! Does tea tree oil really work? I have been sloshing that around on my head and @ 10 bucks an ounce, I wanna know if I should stop. Can't we invade Austrailia so we can secure a cheaper supply? Edited November 11, 2015 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Not everyone has the same ability as you to be as anal about hygiene. Some are poor and cannot afford the luxuries you take for granted and look down upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 What's the big deal? Little shampoo and a comb and they gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Not everyone has the same ability as you to be as anal about hygiene. Some are poor and cannot afford the luxuries you take for granted and look down upon. My take... Even if somebody got them... How do they get bad and into infestation? Aren't people careful with simple hygiene... How does it get to the "problem stage." I know everybody can get it... But why isn't it eradicated on a daily basis. Little children tend to get them more because of bad social practice... Which is excusable, they are small children! The lice don't jump or fly. What is the missing link here. I guess I am anal, but that doesn't take money or resources, just hard work... What's the big deal? Little shampoo and a comb and they gone. Really. I know body lice spreads typhus. They tend to think that head lice can't spread disease... BUT not so fast... Aren't the two critters relatives? They are rethinking head lice as just being bothersome. Edited November 11, 2015 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I enjoy them sautéed with a bit of garlic & fava beans paired with a nice chianti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutie Flakes Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 My scalp is starting to itch....next thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 What's the big deal? Little shampoo and a comb and they gone. Marcel Dareus couldn't even afford shampoo or deodorant growing up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 much ado about nothing http://entomologytoday.org/2014/01/11/why-do-body-lice-spread-disease-while-head-lice-do-not/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I rather have head lice than crotch crickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Not everyone has the same ability as you to be as anal about hygiene. Some are poor and cannot afford the luxuries you take for granted and look down upon. They sell body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and deodorant from the dollar tree. They can afford the 5 bucks month. Edited November 11, 2015 by The Real Buffalo Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) They sell body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and deodorant from the dollar tree. They can afford the 5 bucks month. people get head lice across all economic, racial, religious etc lines. My kid got it once in 1st grade or something...does not exactly go to a school where people are worried bout the price of shampoo. Chit happens, get the Rid shampoo and they be gone! Edited November 11, 2015 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 There was some head lice in my daughter's pre-k classroom this year. I was nervous about it. I put very small touches of tea tree oil on her scalp. I've heard this is a good safe preventative. Not sure if that's what did it, but my girl never got any lice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 people get head lice across all economic, racial, religious etc lines. My kid got it once in 1st grade or something...does not exactly go to a school where people are worried bout the price of shampoo. Chit happens, get the Rid shampoo and they be gone! I'm not saying it does, I'm just replying to Beef Jerky's response. My aunt is the biggest neat freak/hygene freak I've ever met and both her kids got lice from a sleep over a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 tea tree oil is pretty much the duct tape of the natural remedies world. if you can get past the strong smell, it is good for just about everything, externally There was some head lice in my daughter's pre-k classroom this year. I was nervous about it. I put very small touches of tea tree oil on her scalp. I've heard this is a good safe preventative. Not sure if that's what did it, but my girl never got any lice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 tea tree oil is pretty much the duct tape of the natural remedies world. if you can get past the strong smell, it is good for just about everything, externally I don't think it even smells bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 The same as its always been. Has something changed? What's the big deal? Little shampoo and a comb and they gone. and washing all her sheets & pillows and pillow cases in hot water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 i don't either, but it is rather strong I don't think it even smells bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) much ado about nothing http://entomologytoday.org/2014/01/11/why-do-body-lice-spread-disease-while-head-lice-do-not/ THANX! But what if through the years standards slip and people just take a lackadaisical... Who cares attitude? Aren't we better being not infested w/bugs? Shouldn't logic prevail of people's sensitivities? Have the hippies won? ;-p people get head lice across all economic, racial, religious etc lines. My kid got it once in 1st grade or something...does not exactly go to a school where people are worried bout the price of shampoo. Chit happens, get the Rid shampoo and they be gone!Understandable... I realize what you said is true. That's not what I am talking as about. It is the care free attitude. What is your take on "No Nit" policy? I would never want to send my child back to school until they were nit free. WHY do infestation keep taking off? To lackadaisical of an attitude? I'm not saying it does, I'm just replying to Beef Jerky's response. My aunt is the biggest neat freak/hygene freak I've ever met and both her kids got lice from a sleep over a few years ago.True. IMO, it has nothing to do w/being a "neat freak"... And more to do w/"doing the job right"... Some of these "neat freaks" are some of the most lax people and apply their energy into things wrong... Probably your aunt? The same as its always been. Has something changed? and washing all her sheets & pillows and pillow cases in hot water And that is where standards come in... I was raised to do this weekly. Stay on top of chores. Chores is what makes you whole... MAYBE... Too much German? LoL... The more the chore hurts, the better? ;-) I we wouldn't say this is a clean, dirty, rich, poor thing... Head lice do like clean heads too... The vector to infestation lies elsewhere. Edited November 11, 2015 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 What about bed bugs? I would think that might be a bigger problem than head lice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 What about bed bugs? I would think that might be a bigger problem than head lice. YEP!!! Of course it was ddt that eradicated them 60 years ago. Not that I advocate ddt usage... BUT take the good w/the bad. Such is life? Think we always have a better way, and then Mutha Nature throws a change up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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