Sex Ed, Wednesday, Period 2, Class #8

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At the front of the classroom, a table was set up with an assortment of baby accessories; clothes, bottles, diapers and carriers.

Edward stood at the front of the classroom holding a baby doll. "I hope you enjoyed your family visits. After this week's project, you may appreciate your parents a little more. For the next seven days, you are all parents to your own babies." He held up the infant simulator and demonstrated how to "take care" of the baby, using the diapers and bottle made for the doll. The baby began to cry and Edward rocked it gently until it quieted.

"The bottle and diapers have sensors that register when the baby is being fed or changed," he said. "You will each have a wristband," he held up his arm to show the one he was wearing, "that will let the baby sense when you are near. All you have to do is keep the baby healthy and happy for one week and you'll get an A on this project. Which, by the way, is forty percent of your grade. These dolls are programmed to act just like a real child, so expect to be feeding and changing your little one at all hours. And don't try to mess around with the programming. If the doll is opened up, it will register as 'abused' and you will get an 'F' on the project."

"I've paired you off into couples for this. As 'husband' and 'wife' you will be equally responsible for the child's wellbeing." He paused. "Actually, we have a greater number of girls than boys in this class, so some of you girls will have to work together. Just assume you're sisters helping each other out while your husbands are off in the Army."

Once all the students had their babies, Edward said, "The rest of the period is free time for you to practice your parenting skills. I have baby carriers and other useful items here to help you with caring for your young one. If you need anything else during the week, you can stop by my office."

[It's the inevitable baby project! The dolls have programs that require them to be fed and changed at least every four hours. For more info on how these work, check out the YouTube links below.

OOC, it's up to you how much you want to play out. I'm not going to check on you. I encourage you to play with it and find an IC babysitter if possible, but handwavily saying "someone watched the kid all week" is fine.

Also, the "parents" to each child will get graded on that child's "health", but Edward can't keep track of who takes care of the doll. Forming non-traditional family units is fine as long as the child is taken care of.

Feeding.
Comforting the baby.
How the doll works.

Wait for OCD up!]

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Parenting Couples

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Each couple gets two wristbands, one baby, a bottle, two diapers and any other supplies needed.

The "parent" is given a non-transferable key attached to a hospital bracelet on his or her wrist that must be inserted in the Baby for a specific length of time to simulate feeding, bathing, diaper-changing and comforting. Care sessions last from 5 to 35 minutes. If the "baby" has been properly cared for, it will coo to signal the end of the session. If it is neglected (allowed to cry for more than one minute) or handled roughly (dropped, thrown or struck), tamper-proof indicators on the computer will alert the instructor. - [From here (http://www.solutions-site.org/kids/stories/KScat3_sol72.htm).]

Amber Atkins/Cal Stephanides

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Meet your lovely baby girl.

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Amber felt like crap but that didn't keep her from snorting over the fact that she and Cal had a baby girl.

"Heeeeey, little Amber Jr.," she cooed at the fake baby, totally thinking that name was perfect.

Triela/Kevin Archer

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You have an adorable baby boy.

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Triela looked more than slightly horrified.

Please, please, please tell her that at least her partner is a tolerable human being.

Molly Carpenter/Toby Moraitis

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Baby girl.

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"Man, I hope this thing isn't like Chucky," Toby said, peering down at the fake baby.

Blair Waldorf/Chuck Bass

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Baby girl.

Meg Powers/Eric van der Woodsen

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Baby boy.

Jenny Sparks/Warren Peace

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Baby girl.

Joan Girardi/Marco

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Baby boy.

Temari/Gwen Cooper

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Baby girl.

Angela Montenegro/Toshiko Sato

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Baby boy.

Kaylee Frye/Claire Fisher

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Baby boy.

Free Time

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Mingle, pick out baby clothes, poll your classmates for a baby name.

Talk to the TAs.

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Also proud parents.

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Joan was around. Embarrassed, but around.

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Marco was there, awake, but not looking too good.

Talk to the teacher

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OOC

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Baby, baby, baby! You are my voodoo child! My voodoo child!

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OMG YOU GAVE CHUCK & BLAIR A BABY!

*dies laughing so much*

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HAHAHAHAHA! OMG BEST EVER!

Also the reason for the girl/girl couples is hilarious.