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PurpleHymnal
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« on: April 17, 2008, 08:41:00 AM » |
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......You don't also provide the children age-appropriate social opportunities.
.......You restrict the curriculum to religiously-themed subjects (i.e., you stay away from any subject that would promote questioning of the family theology).
In my opinion.
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Ironwolf
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2008, 10:12:46 AM » |
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I agree. But that should be pretty obvious by now for the people who know me.
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PurpleHymnal
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2008, 11:03:48 AM » |
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I'm living proof of why those two things make homeschooling a very bad idea.  |
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Iridium
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2008, 11:14:23 AM » |
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I'm living proof of why those two things make homeschooling a very bad idea. Both my son and I found Home schooling to be quite a bit better than the alternatives currently available in public school. My son has always had ample social opportunities. Now that I reflect on this he actually spent more time with kids his own age when he was home schooled than he does now. He has even requested, on several occasions, to be home schooled again. Sad to hear you are not happy with your experience. Not all curriculum have religiously themed subject matter. |
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PurpleHymnal
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2008, 11:41:17 AM » |
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Actually I was lucky, in that my parents never did reject parts of the Distance Education curricula, the way some members of the church did. (Mine was done through the Ministry of Ed., so it pretty much had to be on the up-and-up.) My problem was the lack of social interaction. Mind you, the social interaction I had experienced in public school prior to that was anything but positive, so I always maintained I didn't need 'em anyway (kids my own age). But I regret now that my parents didn't push me a little harder, get me involved with extra-curricular groups, clubs, etcetera.
Mind you, that would have been too "worldly" at the time, I guess. Ah, it's water under the bridge. I'm not doing too badly, all things considered.
I could be doing a little better, but that's my responsibility now, and need not be a direct reflection of my past.
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katie
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2008, 03:44:08 PM » |
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Hey, WW, probably doesn't suprise you to know that I am a homeschooling mama. I LOVE having my kids home with me. They would freak if I suggested they go to school, too. We live in a cul de sac (maybe a regional term, aka cove) in a neighborhood booming with kids. My kids are very very social. We attended a co-op at our church ( up till ummm... right now!) where the kids get a chance once a week to work under other teachers and in a classroom setting. My older 2 kids are in drama with other children. Homeschooling has been a great experience for our family so far. My oldest is in 2nd grade, though, so we are pretty new. As for your remarks about exposing your children to biased religious material only, GUILTY. but that's about to change. Before my little revelation here with you dears, we spent the majority of our day in the bible. I taught lit, grammar, science *gasp*, morality, yep pretty much everything from that book. Let's just say things are changing around here.
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PurpleHymnal
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2008, 05:22:47 PM » |
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Glad to hear it Katie. Sounds like your kids are young enough that you're going to get them started on the right foot, well-grounded in the truth of reality, and able to think for themselves. I don't recommend taking them back to the church where the minister told you they were going to fry for your disbelief, but definitely start looking into little league, girl scouts, eagle scouts, etcetera. It's great for you to have them at home, I'm sure, and I am absolutely positive they feel more comfortable with you than "out in the world" but they need their independence, and to learn how to successfully interact with children their own age as well. In my very biased opinion of course.  |
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Marie
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2008, 07:06:24 PM » |
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For what it's worth (from an older mom with kids in college and one graduated) - we did a combination of home school/public school. Our experience had nothing to do with keeping my kids from "evil" secular education....it was due to the specific interests of my kids. We have a great home school coordinator in our area that worked with us on choosing curriculum that was a good fit.
I have kids in college - one on a sports scholarship. One kid graduated in a very good career and putting spouse through pharmacy school. I think the reason you home school is just as important as what curriculum you choose. Some kids may thrive in home schooling that would get left in a heap in a public setting due to health or emotional reasons. Other kids are very bright and need to be motivated in a more one on one environment.
I know a good number of Christian parents who want their kids to have a religious education. That is fine if they want. I just never felt that was a priority for mine - even though I am a believer...because I take responsibility for teaching my children and that is a full time occupation - whether you home school or not. I am still doing that! With great pleasure, I may add.
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