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February 20, 2006, 6:15 am PST
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February 20, 2006, 12:12 pm PST
When my daugher and I decided to come to this website bulletin board, we had no idea such furor would occur because we asked the queston would homeschooling be a good option, I thought it was the right section for the quesiton but guess I was wrong with that also, We will find a website without all the commotion, and see if we can get a quiet answer somewhere else. Lorraine and Chris |
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February 20, 2006, 1:25 pm PST
Quote From: lamilo When my daugher and I decided to come to this website bulletin board, we had no idea such furor would occur because we asked the queston would homeschooling be a good option, I thought it was the right section for the quesiton but guess I was wrong with that also, We will find a website without all the commotion, and see if we can get a quiet answer somewhere else. Lorraine and Chris I think you should do what you feel to do and if the public school system is not helping your child then get him out of there. Home schooling could be a great thing for him, I believe that parents can actually be better teachers then a certified teacher, you know him best so follow those parenting instincts and do what is best or this child. He deserves to be in the best atmosphere as he possibly can be, he deserves to be treated with respect and if he isn't getting this in the school that he is attending then then he deserves to be in a better place. By what you have posted here, I would feel the same way as you do and I would say yes, try the homeschooling.................. |
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February 20, 2006, 7:47 pm PST
If you decide to come back to this board, I just want you to know that I understand what you are saying and wanting help on. I personally believe that homeschooling sounds like an solution for you with your child. I don't blame you for wanting to find a better option for him and I am not saying that all public schools are bad but it sounds like your child's needs are not being met and since you came to this board asking about homeschooling, I am thinking that you are thinking of going this route therefore I am here to encourage you to do that, there is a lot of info out there, you just have to do the homework and know how you want to approach this. I know several families who are and have homeschooled,two of those families being traveling Evangelists and their kids are doing very well in life, and a couple of these kids graduated in the top of their class, just know that if it is in your heart to do, then your child can and will benefit from it. Your child deserves the best education that you can possible provide for him and if homesschooling is the route yuo are thinking about then be encouraged by the fact that it is can be done and the respources are out there,a gain follow your parenting instincts on this. |
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February 20, 2006, 10:30 pm PST
I think that since this is the homeschooling board, encouraging and responding to people who wants or is thinking about homeschooling is the right thing to do, therefore I will continue to do just that. it has nothing to do with whether or not I am for or against other options, though there are other options that can be just as good as homeschooling which of course depends on the child and their needs..........So to homeschool or not to homeschool? I think homeschooling is a good option when: a child's needs are not being met, they are being bullied and because of it, their self image is low. They are not getting the help that is needed, parents desire a Christian based curriculum, the schools are not meeting the state standards. Of course this is just a partial list of reasons why a parent might choose to homeschool and if homeschooling is what works for a particualar child then I would say go for it. there are many resources out there and curriculum that can help the child learn at his own pace and comfort level. Also, the parent teaching must be committed and involved in his/her child's life and to his/her education and offer that child opportunities that can help him/her grow and mature into the adult that he is intended to be. Homeschooling is a great option for some and weighing out all options is a good thing to do but remember, this is the child's future and he/she deserves the best eduation they can possibly get and because kids learn in different ways, what works for one isn't always going to work for another, one onone is good for some while otehrs might do better in a classroom environment. So for all the parents out there homeschooling or thinking about it, check it out and get the info that you need and go from there, it is definetly a good option to look into. |
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February 21, 2006, 1:29 am PST
I have no interest in getting into the politics or debates involved on this threrad, but from the prespective of one who has homeschooled 2 of her own children, I might have some info that could be of help to others considering it.
I began homeschooling when my son was in 7th grade. He was failing most of his classes, and getting in trouble daily, so I was being called to the school on a regular basis with nothing they or I did seeming to have any positive affect on his behavior. The schools answer was to stick him on Ritalin, even though my husband and I were sure this was not a case of adhd. When we refused, things simply escalated and we found ourselves arguing with his teachers and administrators over it. In an effort to figure out what the problem really was, we had some testing done and learned that our son had a very high IQ and was extremely bored in school. Rather than to become the class "brain", he chose to be the class clown. He had decided that he didn't have to prove to anyone what he did or did not know and things went downhill from there.
We pulled Joel out of school about mid year. He had spent much of the previous month sitting in the hall between the offices anyway, so we figured there was little to lose. He had become sullen and angry, with a hatred toward school that was impossible to work around. We asked that he be moved into a G&T program and were told that unless he would fit the mold for his regular classes first, he wasn't eliegible.
When we first removed him from public school, I was of the impression that I would have to structure things like the school did in order to succeed. That lasted about a week. Joel was so burned out on school that there was no way he was going to cooperate. I decided to "unschool" him which turned out to be the best choice for all of us. I let him choose what to study and how... he ended up with several magazine subscriptions to electronics, automotive and science magazines that he simply immersed himself in. I didn't care what he read as much as THAT he read, so just left him to his own choices. My husband and I were building a house during this time, so included Joel in that process. I taught him to balance the check book, to cook, to develop a family budget, and so on.
By the beginning of the next school year Joel wanted to go back to being with his friends, so we contacted the school about him returning. He was told he would have to take a placement test to see if he was able to go into the 8th grade or if he would have to re-do 7th since he'd missed the second half of that year. When his results came back, he scored at the 12th grade level in all but one area, which he was at the 10th grade level in. It was decided he could enter 8th grade. :(
In a matter of weeks we were right back to the class clown sitting in the hall between the offices. It became clear that nothing was being gained, so we pulled him out of school again. He finished his high school years at home "unschooling" and was a much happier, more productive kid for it.
Our daughter, who is 2 yrs younger than Joel, had always been a good student and enjoyed school. We moved when she was in 6th grade which turned out to be a major mistake for her. Her first day she walked in and heard "Oh look we have a new class slut"... it went downhill from there.
In a matter of months I pulled her from school as well. She preferred a much more structured form of homeschooling, so together we chose books and materials for her classes. She was never comfortable or convinced that she was learning what she should be, so this past year, at 17, she decided to return to school under a G.O.A.L. program through the local tech and public school and will get her diploma in a couple of months when she turns 18. She was at a level where it has taken her only 4 months to accomplish the work needed for a regular 4 yr diploma. She's passed all of her tests but has a single essay yet to write. She already has her Nursing assistant certification, so is able to work and has a head start if she decides to follow through on her nursing degree that she's planning to get.
Homeschooling was never my dream. I only did what needed to be done for my kids to succeed. For us, it has worked out well. What I learned is that homeschooling can be tailored to the individual students needs if you can just trust that they will learn this way. My kids are proof of it. It's not for everyone, and I honestly am glad we're past that stage because it IS hard... but I have no regrets.
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February 21, 2006, 3:26 am PST
Quote From: jettav I think that since this is the homeschooling board, encouraging and responding to people who wants or is thinking about homeschooling is the right thing to do, therefore I will continue to do just that. it has nothing to do with whether or not I am for or against other options, though there are other options that can be just as good as homeschooling which of course depends on the child and their needs..........So to homeschool or not to homeschool? I think homeschooling is a good option when: a child's needs are not being met, they are being bullied and because of it, their self image is low. They are not getting the help that is needed, parents desire a Christian based curriculum, the schools are not meeting the state standards. Of course this is just a partial list of reasons why a parent might choose to homeschool and if homeschooling is what works for a particualar child then I would say go for it. there are many resources out there and curriculum that can help the child learn at his own pace and comfort level. Also, the parent teaching must be committed and involved in his/her child's life and to his/her education and offer that child opportunities that can help him/her grow and mature into the adult that he is intended to be. Homeschooling is a great option for some and weighing out all options is a good thing to do but remember, this is the child's future and he/she deserves the best eduation they can possibly get and because kids learn in different ways, what works for one isn't always going to work for another, one onone is good for some while otehrs might do better in a classroom environment. So for all the parents out there homeschooling or thinking about it, check it out and get the info that you need and go from there, it is definetly a good option to look into. Sorry for the long post. In advance I am really just trying to illustrate a point as I see it. With that said.... I am a newb to this message board and it seems like the point is being missed. LAMILO: The poster (Lamilo) who was asking for advice, regarding the child having issues and homeschooling as an option. Lorraine ultimately gave up looking for advice. I would like to give my humble opinion on this topic jic Lamilo ever returns or possibly someone in a similar situation could get some value from my opinion. "My grandson is 9 and about to repeat the fourth grade because of his talking to those around him more than anything else. When the school year starts in September, he does tremendous, but long around 2 months later they lose him every year." I am sure this could be many issues:The traditional school system does not give a child the flexibility to excel if they are capable of it in my opinion, maybe he is not being challenged in the current system. Maybe the child does have a learning disability of some type as of yet diagnosed. Maybe the child is extremely sensitive and does not have good coping mechanisms for peoples teasing. I have a nephew that actually encouraged kids to tease him based on his responsees to them. He eventually got through this. Maybe the issue is the classmates, if the teasing happens every year by many of the same students has it ever been addressed with a teacher on counselors or the principal? texas1968 makes a good point in that, although it is crummy, teasing is a part of being a kid. One must learn how to deal with it. Although we want to we cannot protect our children for the duration of their lives we must enable them to make appropriate decisons and cope with situations on their own. If there is a history of teasing, things are unlikely to change if the issue is not addressed by the authorities, parents, teachers, school staff and administration so moving the child out of the situation may be best. I would suggest a different school private or public and certainly consider home schooling. "He wears glasses and has to be called four eyes on a daily basis not to mention now they have added stupid to the lot. We are tired of it. When we asked him why he had chosen the person in the class to be his friend he told us that that person was the least mean out of the class." That is very sad, although it remind me of an experience I had as a child, keep in mind this may not apply to your child's circumstances. I was not popular in my 6th grade class and certainly unliked by some, I was the subject of regular ridule and teasing for a period of months. I was flunking almost every class! The effects of regular ridule on one's psyche are significant, self esteem suffers, deptression sets in and even what should be simple or relatively basic things become torcherous. In my case the teacher was clearly negligent and once the issue was addressed things were much better. I went from straight F's to Straight A's in a matter of weeks. I believe I am still living with some of the effects of the torment I received from both the students and the teacher. I am providing my own experience as an illustration to make this point the constant downtrodding can be very damaging emotionally and effect performance significantly in school. Consider all options. "Well we figure if he is not going to have friends anyway he should be out of that envoirenment and home and safe." Personally I do not think this is the best reason to take the child out of school again he must learn to cope. Although I am not opposed to the change for this and other reasons. "We got him a skateboard and will be taking him on saturdays to the skateboard park. Hopefully he can connect with some of the children there. He is also interested in martial arts things but none of the schools for that do weekend instruction and my husband can not drive after 5 during the winter, due to night blindness and we live in the country, not buses or cabs. They want to know he is going to come all year not just on days that it is light enough for us to get there and back. I bought him the Tommy Nitros karate for kids and he does that every day but that is only teaching him 3 basic blocks, 3 kicks and 3 strikes. He would really need a class to get what he needs from that but as I said they only have the classes at night." These are great ideas although they do not address the core issues. "But for the scholastics they are failing him as much as he is failing himself. The fact that he does tremendous the first 2 or 3 months every year, should be telling them that they are losing him somewhere every year, and they try to say it is his fault. I think he is bored but when we said that we were told we did not know what we were talking about." This paragraph is very telling. I think you are making two very valid points:1. The child certainly has a part in the issue.2. The school system is clearly not addressing this issue. If you do not know what you are talking about what is the issue? Clearly they have not addressed it keeps happening. What do they think is happening? What suggestions do they have that are constructive. "What we really need to know is do we need college degrees to do this, my daughter and I only graduated high school." This seems like a good starting place to address the issue when looking at you state consider the Qualifications section carefully some sates require a degree some do not:http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp " I will buy him any books he would need or anything else they said but we need to get him out of this bad envoirenment before we have a 16 year old dropout on our hands. if anyone knows about the rules for the sw corner of va, specifically Pittsylvania county, I would appreciate it. Thank you. Clearly texas1968 and jettav do not see eye to eye on multiple issues. Really seems kind of petty and counter productive to bring up posts unrelated to this board, although I do see texas1968 is trying to bring up a point of history of contention. I am sure you can both blame the other, but basically you are both at fault. It is bad when the he person asking for help was disgusted with the bickering. Although I do believe some good advice was given by both of you. jettav you seem to come on like a steam roller in your posts. Clearly you are very passionate about your ideals and sometimes you can appear to texas1968 as one sided and condescending in your posts. Although you may be one sided I really don't think you are meaning to be condescending. Maybe using some discretion on your posts, reread them prior to sending and use words that are less absolute like "it is my opinion", "I feel", "I believe". Ask yourself if how would I react to this comment. texas1968 In your posts responding to Jettav you make statements like: every single thing I ever type on these boards you always have something to say about it. ( yes it is a message board shouldn't it be discussed? Why can't she say something about your posts when she chooses? Does she really always have something to say, always?) You tend to your business and I will tend to mine. ( Counter to open and free discussion) I haven't replied to ANYTHING you have typed on these boards (what is this response if not a replY? It appears to me you have replied before) Yet you ALWAYS take every single thing I say and analyze it to no end. (You mean like what I am doing ;-) sometimes it is a good thing to analyze although misinterpretation is always a danger) don't knock the public school system simply because YOU had a bad experience. (Making an assumption about the other party with no factual information to support it that I could find anyway) Millions of children are in public schools and doing very well. (good point) Now for my own question: Just out of curiosity what are the opinions about Montessori schools? For those of you that are not sure what I am talking about, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_school For those looking for a Montessori school:http://www.montessoriconnections.com/schoolsdirectory.shtml I am really not sure about this what is the general concensus either using the principals in a home school setting or a School setting. Thanks, Ed |
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February 21, 2006, 3:29 am PST
Quote From: nanatink I have no interest in getting into the politics or debates involved on this threrad, but from the prespective of one who has homeschooled 2 of her own children, I might have some info that could be of help to others considering it.
I began homeschooling when my son was in 7th grade. He was failing most of his classes, and getting in trouble daily, so I was being called to the school on a regular basis with nothing they or I did seeming to have any positive affect on his behavior. The schools answer was to stick him on Ritalin, even though my husband and I were sure this was not a case of adhd. When we refused, things simply escalated and we found ourselves arguing with his teachers and administrators over it. In an effort to figure out what the problem really was, we had some testing done and learned that our son had a very high IQ and was extremely bored in school. Rather than to become the class "brain", he chose to be the class clown. He had decided that he didn't have to prove to anyone what he did or did not know and things went downhill from there.
We pulled Joel out of school about mid year. He had spent much of the previous month sitting in the hall between the offices anyway, so we figured there was little to lose. He had become sullen and angry, with a hatred toward school that was impossible to work around. We asked that he be moved into a G&T program and were told that unless he would fit the mold for his regular classes first, he wasn't eliegible.
When we first removed him from public school, I was of the impression that I would have to structure things like the school did in order to succeed. That lasted about a week. Joel was so burned out on school that there was no way he was going to cooperate. I decided to "unschool" him which turned out to be the best choice for all of us. I let him choose what to study and how... he ended up with several magazine subscriptions to electronics, automotive and science magazines that he simply immersed himself in. I didn't care what he read as much as THAT he read, so just left him to his own choices. My husband and I were building a house during this time, so included Joel in that process. I taught him to balance the check book, to cook, to develop a family budget, and so on.
By the beginning of the next school year Joel wanted to go back to being with his friends, so we contacted the school about him returning. He was told he would have to take a placement test to see if he was able to go into the 8th grade or if he would have to re-do 7th since he'd missed the second half of that year. When his results came back, he scored at the 12th grade level in all but one area, which he was at the 10th grade level in. It was decided he could enter 8th grade. :(
In a matter of weeks we were right back to the class clown sitting in the hall between the offices. It became clear that nothing was being gained, so we pulled him out of school again. He finished his high school years at home "unschooling" and was a much happier, more productive kid for it.
Our daughter, who is 2 yrs younger than Joel, had always been a good student and enjoyed school. We moved when she was in 6th grade which turned out to be a major mistake for her. Her first day she walked in and heard "Oh look we have a new class slut"... it went downhill from there.
In a matter of months I pulled her from school as well. She preferred a much more structured form of homeschooling, so together we chose books and materials for her classes. She was never comfortable or convinced that she was learning what she should be, so this past year, at 17, she decided to return to school under a G.O.A.L. program through the local tech and public school and will get her diploma in a couple of months when she turns 18. She was at a level where it has taken her only 4 months to accomplish the work needed for a regular 4 yr diploma. She's passed all of her tests but has a single essay yet to write. She already has her Nursing assistant certification, so is able to work and has a head start if she decides to follow through on her nursing degree that she's planning to get.
Homeschooling was never my dream. I only did what needed to be done for my kids to succeed. For us, it has worked out well. What I learned is that homeschooling can be tailored to the individual students needs if you can just trust that they will learn this way. My kids are proof of it. It's not for everyone, and I honestly am glad we're past that stage because it IS hard... but I have no regrets.
This is a really great post.! Tthanks for your insight. How did you find the proper method of teaching for each child? Ed |
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February 21, 2006, 6:38 am PST
We must remember that this is a message board and what one types can be interpretted in different ways depending on who is reading them. I personally stand by my belief system and if it seems one sided to some, then all I have to say is "so be it". I have reasons, as we all do for believeing as I believe and refuse to back down on my belief system........Now, when it comes to schooling our childen, I believe it is the parents responsibility to get their children in the best possible schooling atmosphere, I personally will not send my children into the public school system, it has absolutely nothing to do with how I did in the public school system for I did well. home life was crappy but I was smarter then those people who tried everythig in their power to downgrade me, The system in my area sucks therefore my children will not step foot in the public school system, I want my children to have a biblical based education and that is not going to happen in the public school,I think homeschooling is a great option for many reasons and I for one will lean towards that quicker then I wil the public school system, one sided? maybe! but I believe as I believe and others can believe as they believe........................Again, these are meassage boards and really, is there such a need to be offended and "feel" attacked by others? in my opinion, no. though I have been on both sides of the issue as I have stated in the past. They are based on opinions and thoughts of others, complete strangers (in most cases), and all of us have the right to respond to and not to respond to posting as we feel compelled. As I said before, I will always continue to encourage and support those who decide to homeschool for whatever the reasonings are......................................... Home schooling is a wonderful option and the only time I would discourage it if a parent cannot comitt his/her time energy into that child and give that child a good education as well as if they are not able to boost the self image of that child. I know too many kids who are miserable in the system and their self image is basically destroyed for whatever reason but a lot of it comes from bullying and being made fun of, these kids really don't stand a chance in receiving a good education unless the appropiate leaders step up tot he plate and do their job which not only includes giving these kids a good education but to make them comfortable and safe, doesn't always happen, sad, but true.............There are many good reasons to homeschool and if a parent feels compelled to homeschool because it is the best decission for the child then I say "go for it". |
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February 21, 2006, 7:43 am PST
Quote From: edsterv Sorry for the long post. In advance I am really just trying to illustrate a point as I see it. With that said.... I am a newb to this message board and it seems like the point is being missed. LAMILO: The poster (Lamilo) who was asking for advice, regarding the child having issues and homeschooling as an option. Lorraine ultimately gave up looking for advice. I would like to give my humble opinion on this topic jic Lamilo ever returns or possibly someone in a similar situation could get some value from my opinion. "My grandson is 9 and about to repeat the fourth grade because of his talking to those around him more than anything else. When the school year starts in September, he does tremendous, but long around 2 months later they lose him every year." I am sure this could be many issues:The traditional school system does not give a child the flexibility to excel if they are capable of it in my opinion, maybe he is not being challenged in the current system. Maybe the child does have a learning disability of some type as of yet diagnosed. Maybe the child is extremely sensitive and does not have good coping mechanisms for peoples teasing. I have a nephew that actually encouraged kids to tease him based on his responsees to them. He eventually got through this. Maybe the issue is the classmates, if the teasing happens every year by many of the same students has it ever been addressed with a teacher on counselors or the principal? texas1968 makes a good point in that, although it is crummy, teasing is a part of being a kid. One must learn how to deal with it. Although we want to we cannot protect our children for the duration of their lives we must enable them to make appropriate decisons and cope with situations on their own. If there is a history of teasing, things are unlikely to change if the issue is not addressed by the authorities, parents, teachers, school staff and administration so moving the child out of the situation may be best. I would suggest a different school private or public and certainly consider home schooling. "He wears glasses and has to be called four eyes on a daily basis not to mention now they have added stupid to the lot. We are tired of it. When we asked him why he had chosen the person in the class to be his friend he told us that that person was the least mean out of the class." That is very sad, although it remind me of an experience I had as a child, keep in mind this may not apply to your child's circumstances. I was not popular in my 6th grade class and certainly unliked by some, I was the subject of regular ridule and teasing for a period of months. I was flunking almost every class! The effects of regular ridule on one's psyche are significant, self esteem suffers, deptression sets in and even what should be simple or relatively basic things become torcherous. In my case the teacher was clearly negligent and once the issue was addressed things were much better. I went from straight F's to Straight A's in a matter of weeks. I believe I am still living with some of the effects of the torment I received from both the students and the teacher. I am providing my own experience as an illustration to make this point the constant downtrodding can be very damaging emotionally and effect performance significantly in school. Consider all options. "Well we figure if he is not going to have friends anyway he should be out of that envoirenment and home and safe." Personally I do not think this is the best reason to take the child out of school again he must learn to cope. Although I am not opposed to the change for this and other reasons. "We got him a skateboard and will be taking him on saturdays to the skateboard park. Hopefully he can connect with some of the children there. He is also interested in martial arts things but none of the schools for that do weekend instruction and my husband can not drive after 5 during the winter, due to night blindness and we live in the country, not buses or cabs. They want to know he is going to come all year not just on days that it is light enough for us to get there and back. I bought him the Tommy Nitros karate for kids and he does that every day but that is only teaching him 3 basic blocks, 3 kicks and 3 strikes. He would really need a class to get what he needs from that but as I said they only have the classes at night." These are great ideas although they do not address the core issues. "But for the scholastics they are failing him as much as he is failing himself. The fact that he does tremendous the first 2 or 3 months every year, should be telling them that they are losing him somewhere every year, and they try to say it is his fault. I think he is bored but when we said that we were told we did not know what we were talking about." This paragraph is very telling. I think you are making two very valid points:1. The child certainly has a part in the issue.2. The school system is clearly not addressing this issue. If you do not know what you are talking about what is the issue? Clearly they have not addressed it keeps happening. What do they think is happening? What suggestions do they have that are constructive. "What we really need to know is do we need college degrees to do this, my daughter and I only graduated high school." This seems like a good starting place to address the issue when looking at you state consider the Qualifications section carefully some sates require a degree some do not:http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp " I will buy him any books he would need or anything else they said but we need to get him out of this bad envoirenment before we have a 16 year old dropout on our hands. if anyone knows about the rules for the sw corner of va, specifically Pittsylvania county, I would appreciate it. Thank you. Clearly texas1968 and jettav do not see eye to eye on multiple issues. Really seems kind of petty and counter productive to bring up posts unrelated to this board, although I do see texas1968 is trying to bring up a point of history of contention. I am sure you can both blame the other, but basically you are both at fault. It is bad when the he person asking for help was disgusted with the bickering. Although I do believe some good advice was given by both of you. jettav you seem to come on like a steam roller in your posts. Clearly you are very passionate about your ideals and sometimes you can appear to texas1968 as one sided and condescending in your posts. Although you may be one sided I really don't think you are meaning to be condescending. Maybe using some discretion on your posts, reread them prior to sending and use words that are less absolute like "it is my opinion", "I feel", "I believe". Ask yourself if how would I react to this comment. texas1968 In your posts responding to Jettav you make statements like: every single thing I ever type on these boards you always have something to say about it. ( yes it is a message board shouldn't it be discussed? Why can't she say something about your posts when she chooses? Does she really always have something to say, always?) You tend to your business and I will tend to mine. ( Counter to open and free discussion) I haven't replied to ANYTHING you have typed on these boards (what is this response if not a replY? It appears to me you have replied before) Yet you ALWAYS take every single thing I say and analyze it to no end. (You mean like what I am doing ;-) sometimes it is a good thing to analyze although misinterpretation is always a danger) don't knock the public school system simply because YOU had a bad experience. (Making an assumption about the other party with no factual information to support it that I could find anyway) Millions of children are in public schools and doing very well. (good point) Now for my own question: Just out of curiosity what are the opinions about Montessori schools? For those of you that are not sure what I am talking about, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_school For those looking for a Montessori school:http://www.montessoriconnections.com/schoolsdirectory.shtml I am really not sure about this what is the general concensus either using the principals in a home school setting or a School setting. Thanks, Ed I agree with what you are saying but if my child is being bullied and not making friends and not happy in the system, yes, I would pull them out. If a child can't be comfortable in his setting then what good is it going to do, it will casue his educatin to go down hill, and I feel about this in every opton of schooling. A child can be taught to cope and all but shouldn't have to suffer in the process of it, they can learn to love and respect others, but in the mean time have the right to a good and fullfilling education expereince, yes, I would pull the child out ifhe is miserable........................thanks for posting. |
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