tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post828391060886972001..comments2023-04-16T07:28:26.105-05:00Comments on The Homeschool Apologist: You Homeschool? I Could NEVER Do That!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05358631883472544059noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-70165399285582717832010-10-25T08:15:44.291-05:002010-10-25T08:15:44.291-05:00http://www.hepg.org/hel/article/479
I wonder if t...http://www.hepg.org/hel/article/479<br /><br />I wonder if this is the link she was talking about?Browniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965778402255268108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-22680392663356418832010-10-22T18:00:52.842-05:002010-10-22T18:00:52.842-05:00This is a great article! Thanks for sharing it!This is a great article! Thanks for sharing it!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930753317962557524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-30249201848263255172010-10-22T17:39:02.164-05:002010-10-22T17:39:02.164-05:00I am an "accidental" homeschooler. It wa...I am an "accidental" homeschooler. It was not something I ever planned, and three years ago I was one of the people who said "I could never do that". I honestly did not think I could - for a lot of reasons, not the least that I am working outside the house and am not willing to give up my job.<br />I began homeschooling because my gifted children were bored silly in school. If I lived in another country with better schools, my kids would go to school. Alas, a mom's gotta do what's necessary.<br />So please be kind to non-homeschoolers who really can not fathom taking on such a momentous task. Been there.<br />AgnesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-4517165840864881972010-10-22T17:33:04.117-05:002010-10-22T17:33:04.117-05:00I have three children: willful, willful squared, a...I have three children: willful, willful squared, and willful to the third power. <br /><br />Please supply that link!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358631883472544059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-81750709128554082852010-10-22T17:25:56.973-05:002010-10-22T17:25:56.973-05:00In regard to what Brownie said, there is a very go...In regard to what Brownie said, there is a very good article from Harvard explaining why there is a need to return to "balance" in kindergarten. I can supply the link if you want it. Kids really don't learn on our schedule. Even if they are good at memorizing, it doesn't mean they understand what they are being taught.<br /><br />I had a parent recently say they considered homeschooling, but they have a very willful child. That would have been my excuse had I had my third child first. :o)<br /><br />Peace and Laughter!jugglingpayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921293051956441475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-68324171348821543532010-10-22T15:35:18.338-05:002010-10-22T15:35:18.338-05:00You know, I used to feel somewhat complimented by ...You know, I used to feel somewhat complimented by the "I could never do that" type of comments. I have to say, I now find them mostly irritating. Parenting is hard no matter how you do it if you are trying to do a halfway decent job. Homeschooling removes some burdens and adds others. I don't homeschool because I am a supermom. I homeschool because I like my kids and the school system would drive me nuts. And yes, you do know a heck of a lot more algebra and history by the time you are done!~Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071880758598904326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-21267914712352907062010-10-22T15:00:08.628-05:002010-10-22T15:00:08.628-05:00Homeschooling does bring on frustration. If there ...Homeschooling does bring on frustration. If there is a job out there that doesn't have frustration in it, send me an application.Twistedhttp://www.eatfartandbark.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-83015509713177168352010-10-22T13:20:50.600-05:002010-10-22T13:20:50.600-05:00My kids do drive me crazy, and I have no patience....My kids do drive me crazy, and I have no patience...but homeschooling is way easier, and results better academic score than public school.Lady Chadwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292643345675146255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-38428301706797675202010-10-22T10:58:55.830-05:002010-10-22T10:58:55.830-05:00Not at all, Brownie. Your comments were on topic....Not at all, Brownie. Your comments were on topic. We appreciate them. We hope more people comment, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358631883472544059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-90233742739258543712010-10-22T10:16:15.116-05:002010-10-22T10:16:15.116-05:00Sorry - I think my previous post was a bit off top...Sorry - I think my previous post was a bit off topic :)Browniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965778402255268108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646306973717230649.post-83688074989235476882010-10-22T10:15:34.748-05:002010-10-22T10:15:34.748-05:00I agree with you! However, Red is going to public ...I agree with you! However, Red is going to public kindergarten because I also operate under another mandate: husband has the final word. Yes, he decided that Red needed the structure, etc of the traditional school setting. And I must say that he is doing very well so far. At least WE say he is doing well. His teacher disagrees.<br /><br />We had PT conferences this week. Red isn't doing so well: won't count past 3 and doesn't know the letters of the alphabet that aren't in his name.<br /><br />hmm... yes, he does; he just prefers not to tell his teacher. Also he is in the Spanish immersion program and the teacher says he's not catching it. Again, he is - but he's just not sharing with her - he's calling me Madre at home. <br /><br />But here's the kicker to the PT conference. I stated that I don't think most kindergarteners are ready to learn to read yet. The teacher AGREED but then said that is what their curriculum requires so they will just keep moving ahead. Moving ahead even though most of the class isn't catching it!!! <br /><br />Yikes.Browniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965778402255268108noreply@blogger.com