homeschooling

[Guest guest]

Hi

 

We are thinking of homeschooling our children and would like to hear from

adults who were homeschooled regarding their experience and impression of

homeschooling. Do you plan to homeschool your children?

 

Thanks!

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I am also interested in speaking with people who were homeschooled and/or

homeschool their child/children. It seems only natural to continue

homeschooling our nine month old son, but I would like to learn more.

 

Thank you.

 

Olivia

 

 

Linda Evans <linda.evans wrote:

I think someone on this list a while back mentioned he/she was

homeschooled. Could you respond back to me privately at

linda.evans

 

We are planning to homeschool (unscbool really) our son and I would like to

hear from people who have been through it as a child.

 

Thanks!

 

Linda

Savoy, IL

vegan son borm 2/00

vean husband, Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have no idea about home schooling ? I don't understand it really, I think

social interaction is important, Yeah, there is gonna be some ugly things

they see but ,we have to filter out the bad and inforce the good. Plus I like

the idea of getting some time to myself to Volunteer and attend Veggie

outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies) that arent ok for kids

..... mine are 12 ,8 & 4 ,so maybe as they get older I feel this way more...

They need to become there own people away from our influence(not to far) and

delevop there own idea's and feelings..... just my 2cents......

Mia

[Guest guest]

Hello!

 

I wasn't homeschooled but I have been homeschooling my children. I use the

Charlotte Mason Method. I would be happy to answer any questions should you

want to ask me any.

 

Good Luck!

Renee

-

" Olivia Merithew " <merithews

 

Tuesday, April 03, 2001 10:47 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

>

> I am also interested in speaking with people who were homeschooled and/or

homeschool their child/children. It seems only natural to continue

homeschooling our nine month old son, but I would like to learn more.

>

> Thank you.

>

> Olivia

>

>

> Linda Evans <linda.evans wrote:

> I think someone on this list a while back mentioned he/she was

> homeschooled. Could you respond back to me privately at

> linda.evans

>

> We are planning to homeschool (unscbool really) our son and I would like

to

> hear from people who have been through it as a child.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Linda

> Savoy, IL

> vegan son borm 2/00

> vean husband, Rob

>

 

[Guest guest]

Hi all, I have been lurking on this board for a few weeks now and have found

a lot of the information very helpful. I am a stay at home mother of two

(three in August sometime) and we just changed recently to a vegetarian

lifestyle. I have a 4 yr old dd and a 3 yr old ds, our new one due in

August is also a ds. We haven't yet cut out all dairy, but are trying to as

dh is extremely allergic to it along with all the other health reasons to

cut it out of our family's diet. I replied to this thread because we are a

homeschooling family, actually I guess since the kids aren't school age yet,

some may think we aren't homeschooling yet. However we are using a method

known as unschooling, basically interest based learning. My dd turned me

onto this just simply by learning things all by herself. We decided that we

didn't want to mess with that natural love of learning that she has and know

that she will always love to learn as long as we never push her or make it

so it isn't fun or interesting anymore. Anyway, I just thought I would jump

in here, I am an amateur at vegetarianism and homeschooling, but I am

learning!! You have all provided some great insight. Also I am wondering

if any of you have any good links to info on immunizations that are

necessary in the U.S., we want to make sure we only give our new child the

ones that we deem necessary and would like some unbiased information on

risks and laws etc, if anyone knows of any sites like this it would be very

helpful!!

 

Thank you

Erin

Olivia Merithew [merithews]

Tuesday, April 03, 2001 11:48 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

 

I am also interested in speaking with people who were homeschooled and/or

homeschool their child/children. It seems only natural to continue

homeschooling our nine month old son, but I would like to learn more.

 

Thank you.

 

Olivia

 

 

Linda Evans <linda.evans wrote:

I think someone on this list a while back mentioned he/she was

homeschooled. Could you respond back to me privately at

linda.evans

 

We are planning to homeschool (unscbool really) our son and I would like

to

hear from people who have been through it as a child.

 

Thanks!

 

Linda

Savoy, IL

vegan son borm 2/00

vean husband, Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

We homeschool our children. We all love it. My husband and I were not

homeschooled, we attended public school. We plan to homeschool our children all

the way through! If I can help, feel free to email me if you like.

Kelly

 

-

Olivia Merithew

Tuesday, April 03, 2001 8:47 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

 

I am also interested in speaking with people who were homeschooled and/or

homeschool their child/children. It seems only natural to continue

homeschooling our nine month old son, but I would like to learn more.

 

Thank you.

 

Olivia

 

 

Linda Evans <linda.evans wrote:

I think someone on this list a while back mentioned he/she was

homeschooled. Could you respond back to me privately at

linda.evans

 

We are planning to homeschool (unscbool really) our son and I would like to

hear from people who have been through it as a child.

 

Thanks!

 

Linda

Savoy, IL

vegan son borm 2/00

vean husband, Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Well, I guess I'll jump in here too for the homeschooling mention. I have

two daughters (8 and 6), and I've homeschooled them since birth. I have

tried all methods -- school at home, thematic, relaxed homeschooling, and

unschooling. I have to say that we sit somewhere eclectic relaxed and

unschooled. We don't fit into any type of category, really. We do have a

routine to help me meet my state requirements and give our days some

accountability (sort of like a " to do " list), but the routine is very

flexible within those boundaries. For example, I have " reading " on my list

of " to do's " , but we all choose which books we want to read and discuss.

Otherwise, they would draw all day long and my portfolio would have a big

fat art section, but nothing much of anything else. *chuckle* I give no

tests, no grades, and live in MD, so our requirements are basically that we

need to prove the kids are getting " regular instruction " in the subjects

they list on the law. Easy enough.

 

I was public and private schooled, but I have a couple of friends from

different backgrounds that were homeschooled -- one of which was unschooled

up until college. He said he loved it, but the only regret he had was that

because he only did what he wanted to do, he now had a very hard time making

himself do things he didn't want to do. But that was his only complaint

about being unschooled. Otherwise he loved it and had many good things to

say about it.

 

If anyone would like to email me for further discussion, I can be reached at

wdaggerhart.

 

Mj

[Guest guest]

I am an American home school mom currently living in England. I have home

schooled for 10 years and have five children. I would be happy to

communicate off list with anyone interested in home schooling.

 

Missy

fuson7

 

 

-

" Olivia Merithew " <merithews

 

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 4:47 AM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

>

> I am also interested in speaking with people who were homeschooled and/or

homeschool their child/children. It seems only natural to continue

homeschooling our nine month old son, but I would like to learn more.

>

> Thank you.

>

> Olivia

>

>

> Linda Evans <linda.evans wrote:

> I think someone on this list a while back mentioned he/she was

> homeschooled. Could you respond back to me privately at

> linda.evans

>

> We are planning to homeschool (unscbool really) our son and I would like

to

> hear from people who have been through it as a child.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Linda

> Savoy, IL

> vegan son borm 2/00

> vean husband, Rob

>

 

[Guest guest]

Just to clarify, since you said you didn't understand what homeschooling was

about. ... There is a common misconception that homeschooled kids are

overly sheltered -- kept away from the " real world " , forced to follow the

parents beliefs and opinions rather than forming their own, being coddled by

parents who don't want to let go of their " babies " . Please don't assume

these things about homeschooling. While this may be the case with a few

homeschooling families on the more fundamental side, this is far from true

for other homeschoolers -- particularly families that favor unschooling.

 

Unschoolers are interested in getting the kids -out- of what they see as a

" sterile " classroom and -into- the " real world " . There's a big world out

there -- and so much to do when you're not sitting at a desk! =) Most

homeschoolers pull their children out of what they see as " cookie-cutter "

traditional schooling, so that their children can be free to form their own

opinions, ideas, talents, and interests -- to teach them to be independent

thinkers, to think outside the box, rather than just being obedient to what

teachers tell them to do in order to earn a good grade. And most

homeschoolers will tell you that socialization is a fact of every day life,

good or bad, as an adult or child, regardless of where you get your

education, and that there are many resources for it outside of the school.

Ever heard a teacher interrupt classroom whispering by saying, " You're not

here to socialize " ? Hehe. Okay, now how many of us as adults -need- to

attend school in order to make friends? Probably not many. In fact, most

adults who go on to further their education do it because they want to

further their education, not because they want to make friends. When we

want to make friends we join clubs or interest groups ... like this one.

That way we find like-minded people and can share information freely.

Anyway, just had to clear that up -- homeschooling does not automatically

mean the child is sheltered or a robot -- many homeschoolers would say the

same of traditional public schooling. And it shouldn't be an argument.

What works for one family won't work for another. Method of education works

differently for everyone, and it boils down to being a choice that should be

respected (either way) -- just like being vegetarian. Which you

probably educated yourself on at home, and made a free choice on, rather

than having to attend classes and takes tests on the subject under duress of

law, ... right? Most vegetarians are taught vegetarianism at home. Anyway

....

 

.... My two cents.

 

Mj

 

 

miapotato <miapotato

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:22 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

> I have no idea about home schooling ? I don't understand it really, I

think

>social interaction is important, Yeah, there is gonna be some ugly things

>they see but ,we have to filter out the bad and inforce the good. Plus I

like

>the idea of getting some time to myself to Volunteer and attend Veggie

>outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies) that arent ok for kids

>.... mine are 12 ,8 & 4 ,so maybe as they get older I feel this way more...

>They need to become there own people away from our influence(not to far)

and

>delevop there own idea's and feelings..... just my 2cents......

> Mia

>

>

>

>For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.

>

>

[Guest guest]

ITA with this!! As I already mentioned we are unschooling and are not at

all concerned about the common misconception that children don't get

socialized enough and are sheltered. Personally socialization is a large

part of why we decided to unschool them. Our children socialize everyday

with people. Whether it be at the supermarket or a museum, they are seeing

and talking with people constantly, even if its just Mum and Dad. It's not

very often (if at all) that a person is put into a room with 25 other people

the same age as them, but this is how a conventional school is, this isn't

real life. In real life my children will be interacting with people of

different ages, sex, race, religion, etc and this isn't the case in most of

the schools in the schooling system. The socialization issue with

homeschoolers is really only an issue for those who don't do it. JMO!

 

Erin

wes daggerhart [wdaggerhart]

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:59 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

Just to clarify, since you said you didn't understand what homeschooling

was

about. ... There is a common misconception that homeschooled kids are

overly sheltered -- kept away from the " real world " , forced to follow the

parents beliefs and opinions rather than forming their own, being coddled

by

parents who don't want to let go of their " babies " . Please don't assume

these things about homeschooling. While this may be the case with a

few

homeschooling families on the more fundamental side, this is far from true

for other homeschoolers -- particularly families that favor unschooling.

 

Unschoolers are interested in getting the kids -out- of what they see as a

" sterile " classroom and -into- the " real world " . There's a big world out

there -- and so much to do when you're not sitting at a desk! =) Most

homeschoolers pull their children out of what they see as " cookie-cutter "

traditional schooling, so that their children can be free to form their

own

opinions, ideas, talents, and interests -- to teach them to be independent

thinkers, to think outside the box, rather than just being obedient to

what

teachers tell them to do in order to earn a good grade. And most

homeschoolers will tell you that socialization is a fact of every day

life,

good or bad, as an adult or child, regardless of where you get your

education, and that there are many resources for it outside of the school.

Ever heard a teacher interrupt classroom whispering by saying, " You're not

here to socialize " ? Hehe. Okay, now how many of us as adults -need- to

attend school in order to make friends? Probably not many. In fact, most

adults who go on to further their education do it because they want to

further their education, not because they want to make friends. When we

want to make friends we join clubs or interest groups ... like this one.

That way we find like-minded people and can share information freely.

Anyway, just had to clear that up -- homeschooling does not automatically

mean the child is sheltered or a robot -- many homeschoolers would say the

same of traditional public schooling. And it shouldn't be an argument.

What works for one family won't work for another. Method of education

works

differently for everyone, and it boils down to being a choice that should

be

respected (either way) -- just like being vegetarian. Which you

probably educated yourself on at home, and made a free choice on, rather

than having to attend classes and takes tests on the subject under duress

of

law, ... right? Most vegetarians are taught vegetarianism at home.

Anyway

...

 

... My two cents.

 

Mj

 

miapotato <miapotato

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:22 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

> I have no idea about home schooling ? I don't understand it really, I

think

>social interaction is important, Yeah, there is gonna be some ugly things

>they see but ,we have to filter out the bad and inforce the good. Plus I

like

>the idea of getting some time to myself to Volunteer and attend Veggie

>outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies) that arent ok for

kids

>.... mine are 12 ,8 & 4 ,so maybe as they get older I feel this way

more...

>They need to become there own people away from our influence(not to far)

and

>delevop there own idea's and feelings..... just my 2cents......

> Mia

>

>

>

>For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just thought I would share my opinion on socialization. I think kids in a

same age classroom miss out on so much productive socialization. The only

people they truly socialize with is age mates. They tend to be severely

pressured into whatever is " in " at the moment and they don't get to strive

higher than the behavior that surrounds them. When you home school you can

have outings to a senior citizen home and hear them tell of " the good ole

days " or you can go to an ethnic restaurant and learn something of another

culture, you can go to the zoo when it is not jam packed with other kids and

truly ask questions of the guides. The ideas are endless! The thing I like

best is I get to truly know my kids. I like them to get to pick up on my

values nine hours a day instead of the values that are presented in a static

classroom. One more thing I would like to mention is how helpful home

schooling is to the truly advanced or the truly " slow learners " it can be so

customized to what an individual child needs instead of the middle of the

road average child. I can understand wanting some free time though!

 

My cent and 1/2

Renee

-

<miapotato

 

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 10:47 AM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

> I have no idea about home schooling ? I don't understand it really, I

think

> social interaction is important, Yeah, there is gonna be some ugly things

> they see but ,we have to filter out the bad and inforce the good. Plus I

like

> the idea of getting some time to myself to Volunteer and attend Veggie

> outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies) that arent ok for

kids

> .... mine are 12 ,8 & 4 ,so maybe as they get older I feel this way

more...

> They need to become there own people away from our influence(not to far)

and

> delevop there own idea's and feelings..... just my 2cents......

> Mia

>

>

>

> For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.

>

>

[Guest guest]

:

 

<< ITA >> what does this mean ? I don't get alot of these short phrases...

jmo is that just my opinion... i think i got that one...... thanks.... Mia

[Guest guest]

Well said MJ, thank you.

 

Kelly (homeschool mom of 2)

 

-

wes daggerhart

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 9:58 AM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

Just to clarify, since you said you didn't understand what homeschooling was

about. ... There is a common misconception that homeschooled kids are

overly sheltered -- kept away from the " real world " , forced to follow the

parents beliefs and opinions rather than forming their own, being coddled by

parents who don't want to let go of their " babies " . Please don't assume

these things about homeschooling. While this may be the case with a few

homeschooling families on the more fundamental side, this is far from true

for other homeschoolers -- particularly families that favor unschooling.

 

Unschoolers are interested in getting the kids -out- of what they see as a

" sterile " classroom and -into- the " real world " . There's a big world out

there -- and so much to do when you're not sitting at a desk! =) Most

homeschoolers pull their children out of what they see as " cookie-cutter "

traditional schooling, so that their children can be free to form their own

opinions, ideas, talents, and interests -- to teach them to be independent

thinkers, to think outside the box, rather than just being obedient to what

teachers tell them to do in order to earn a good grade. And most

homeschoolers will tell you that socialization is a fact of every day life,

good or bad, as an adult or child, regardless of where you get your

education, and that there are many resources for it outside of the school.

Ever heard a teacher interrupt classroom whispering by saying, " You're not

here to socialize " ? Hehe. Okay, now how many of us as adults -need- to

attend school in order to make friends? Probably not many. In fact, most

adults who go on to further their education do it because they want to

further their education, not because they want to make friends. When we

want to make friends we join clubs or interest groups ... like this one.

That way we find like-minded people and can share information freely.

Anyway, just had to clear that up -- homeschooling does not automatically

mean the child is sheltered or a robot -- many homeschoolers would say the

same of traditional public schooling. And it shouldn't be an argument.

What works for one family won't work for another. Method of education works

differently for everyone, and it boils down to being a choice that should be

respected (either way) -- just like being vegetarian. Which you

probably educated yourself on at home, and made a free choice on, rather

than having to attend classes and takes tests on the subject under duress of

law, ... right? Most vegetarians are taught vegetarianism at home. Anyway

...

 

... My two cents.

 

Mj

 

miapotato <miapotato

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:22 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

> I have no idea about home schooling ? I don't understand it really, I

think

>social interaction is important, Yeah, there is gonna be some ugly things

>they see but ,we have to filter out the bad and inforce the good. Plus I

like

>the idea of getting some time to myself to Volunteer and attend Veggie

>outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies) that arent ok for kids

>.... mine are 12 ,8 & 4 ,so maybe as they get older I feel this way more...

>They need to become there own people away from our influence(not to far)

and

>delevop there own idea's and feelings..... just my 2cents......

> Mia

>

>

>

>For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi list! We're unschooling our 2 yr old, and planning

on some mix of homeschooling and unschooling when she

comes of " legal " schooling age.

 

I'm a product of the public school system, but my

younger siblings (currently ages 14, 11, and 9.5) are

homeschooled. I was a highly-involved, straight A

student back in my day, but without a doubt these kids

are much more intelligent, confident, independent and

socially capable than I ever was growing up. Because

they have such varied interactions with all age

groups, they don't fear adults. They can interact

with them on a peer level.

 

I understand that there are different ways for each

homeschooling family/situation, and perhaps it's not

for everyone. However, when I look at these kids that

have blossomed since they were taken out of the public

system four years ago, I am awe-stricken and inspired.

This is the gift I want to give to my child.

 

They're not vegetarians yet, though I'm working on it!

 

BTW, miapotato, what kind of veggie activities aren't

suitable for kids? Just curious.

 

Sara --by the end of this thread we might have a

dollar worth of thoughts between us...

 

> Plus I like

> the idea of getting some time to myself to

> Volunteer and attend Veggie

> outings and do some other stuff (reguarding veggies)

> that arent ok for kids

> Mia

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

HI, I am new here and thought this would be a good opp to jump in :-)) We are

starting to home school our children (almost 6 & 8 yrs) soon (they finish school

next week). I have done a ton of research into homeschooling and the many

different methods/ideas, I would suggest that you do this also so that you can

find a 'style/system' that you feel comfortable with. We did homeschool our

eldest for a year and we both hated it and then moved to a private school. Now I

realize I was trying to teach her in a way that was not suitable for our child

or myself. There is alot to learn and discover, you just need to find whats

right for you

I am also interested in alternative schools as well. If you would like to

discuss alternative education some more I have a list where all aspects on

non-conventional education can be talked about, you are welcome to join

:-))alternative_education

 

regards Paula

 

 

 

~Allison 20/3/93 ~Kristina 30/6/95 ~Scott 16/3/00

alternative_education

http://home.iprimus.com.au/bbs1/

 

-

slwss

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:35 AM

homeschooling

 

 

Hi

 

We are thinking of homeschooling our children and would like to hear from

adults who were homeschooled regarding their experience and impression of

homeschooling. Do you plan to homeschool your children?

 

Thanks!

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I'm glad someone else didn't understand; I feel real dumb asking this one but

what does the " d " stand for in dh, dd, ds?

Jeannette

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miapotato

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 7:38 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

:

 

<< ITA >> what does this mean ? I don't get alot of these short phrases...

jmo is that just my opinion... i think i got that one...... thanks.... Mia

 

 

[Guest guest]

My apologies for being vague and using abbreviations..........I find they

help me especially since my time on the computer is limited due to two

toddlers running around the house crazily

 

ITA=I totally agree

JMO=Just my opinion

DH,DD,DS=dear husband, dear daughter, dear son (or you can fill in the first

d with whatever is appropriate at the time)

 

Definitely not a dumb questions, there isn't such a thing!! I was confused

by the same abbreviations at first

 

Erin

 

 

J Tibbetts [s5g3mom]

Thursday, April 05, 2001 9:02 AM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

I'm glad someone else didn't understand; I feel real dumb asking this one

but what does the " d " stand for in dh, dd, ds?

Jeannette

-

miapotato

Wednesday, April 04, 2001 7:38 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

:

 

<< ITA >> what does this mean ? I don't get alot of these short

phrases...

jmo is that just my opinion... i think i got that one......

thanks.... Mia

[Guest guest]

There seems to be lots of talk of homeschooling lately...And i personally love

the idea, and i would love to homeschool abi when she gets to school age. And i

plan on doing interest based learning when she can talk and start to understand.

Right now (she is 1) and i sing the abc's and i think she " gets

it " ...Unfortunately I am a single mom and i can't school abi and work at the

same time...

For those of you who are looking into homeschooling there is a book called The

Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell It also comes with a cd rom of the

text of the bookand web site links. And search the web, every area has groups

where home schoolers and their kids can get together bi weekly or monthly...They

take educational trips and i have heard of some that take turns teaching the

kids...like i teach them about painting because i'm an artist and you teach them

photo because you are a photographer....My sister also takes karate classes that

cover " gym " and help get the social interaction every kid needs.

I like getting the teacher discounts at some stores like the educational

stores... and being able to get a teachers library card...

I live in Pennsylvania, and every year in may there is a big home schooling

convention, where you can go and buy a complete set of books for the next year,

they come in sets *think math science reading etc* or individually *just math

etc* I'm not sure if all the books are new or some are used.

So try looking for some of these things in your area......

 

 

 

 

 

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In a message dated 4/5/01 8:19:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bodhiwork writes:

 

<<

BTW, miapotato, what kind of veggie activities aren't

suitable for kids? Just curious.

>>

I meant like protests and boycotting the puppy mills, ( We also just had the

Circus in Town )I guess they could come but if it's cold out or they get

hungry or what ever.. They would complain or get grumpy & I guess it would be

ok for them, but to be honest I need time away from them so if they started

getting grumpy or whatever it would bother me more than them..

That to me would be the biggest reason for me , not to homeschool, really,

I guess. I'm not against it, It's just not for me.. does anyone home school 3

kids? I love my kids to death their great and really intelligent but I need

some time away , Thats kinda what school is for me , I definitely enhance

their education without a doubt,

does any one else feel this way ?? Mia

[Guest guest]

yes i feel like this too

 

i do think homeschooling is wonderful, the children i have met who are

homeshcooled are so amazing, intelligent, confident, it's hard to put my

finger on it but they have something about them, it's something i would love

my children to be too but like you mia, i need time away, i guess it's my

personality. I have a very active 2 1/2 year old dd and my husband travels a

majority of the time and i guess i just like coffe, manicures and yoga class

too much!

 

miapotato

 

Thu, 5 Apr 2001 19:55:18 EDT

 

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

In a message dated 4/5/01 8:19:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bodhiwork writes:

 

<<

BTW, miapotato, what kind of veggie activities aren't

suitable for kids? Just curious.

>>

I meant like protests and boycotting the puppy mills, ( We also just had the

Circus in Town )I guess they could come but if it's cold out or they get

hungry or what ever.. They would complain or get grumpy & I guess it would

be

ok for them, but to be honest I need time away from them so if they started

getting grumpy or whatever it would bother me more than them..

That to me would be the biggest reason for me , not to homeschool, really,

I guess. I'm not against it, It's just not for me.. does anyone home school

3

kids? I love my kids to death their great and really intelligent but I need

some time away , Thats kinda what school is for me , I definitely enhance

their education without a doubt,

does any one else feel this way ?? Mia

 

 

For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.

 

 

[Guest guest]

I know this one! " Laugh out loud "

Jeannette

-

CrenHov

Friday, April 06, 2001 5:06 AM

RE: Homeschooling

 

 

What does " lol " stand for?

 

Carmen

 

>My apologies for being vague and using abbreviations..........I find they

>help me especially since my time on the computer is limited due to two

>toddlers running around the house crazily

>

>ITA=I totally agree

>JMO=Just my opinion

>DH,DD,DS=dear husband, dear daughter, dear son (or you can fill in the first

>d with whatever is appropriate at the time)

>

>Definitely not a dumb questions, there isn't such a thing!! I was confused

>by the same abbreviations at first

>

>Erin

 

 

[Guest guest]

I understand you wanting time to yourself and I think that everyone needs

that to help them balance their lives. I think as your children get older

perhaps they could participate in some of the protests and other veggie

related things you like to do, but if you think they are too young right now

then that is understandable. Homeschooling isn't for everyone and I would

never tell someone who didn't want to do it that they should because that

would not be beneficial to anyone, especially the children.

Homeschooling/unschooling is right for our family and that is why we are

doing it. I have two children right now and will have our third in August

sometime, so I will be homeschooling three children at some point. My

husband started his professional career as a junior high math teacher, he

did it for two years and changed careers because of all the politics and how

frustrated he was dealing with that among other things. His experience in a

public school helped us make up our minds, our children didn't belong there.

It is purely an individual family's choice and there is nothing wrong with

your choices, just as there is nothing wrong with our choices or anyone

else's when it comes to their children's education. No one is being harmed

in the process and that is what is important!

 

Erin

 

 

miapotato [miapotato]

Thursday, April 05, 2001 7:55 PM

Re: Homeschooling

 

 

In a message dated 4/5/01 8:19:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bodhiwork writes:

 

<<

BTW, miapotato, what kind of veggie activities aren't

suitable for kids? Just curious.

>>

I meant like protests and boycotting the puppy mills, ( We also just had

the

Circus in Town )I guess they could come but if it's cold out or they get

hungry or what ever.. They would complain or get grumpy & I guess it would

be

ok for them, but to be honest I need time away from them so if they

started

getting grumpy or whatever it would bother me more than them..

That to me would be the biggest reason for me , not to homeschool,

really,

I guess. I'm not against it, It's just not for me.. does anyone home

school 3

kids? I love my kids to death their great and really intelligent but I

need

some time away , Thats kinda what school is for me , I definitely enhance

their education without a doubt,

does any one else feel this way ?? Mia

 

 

For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.