Comments on: Home Schooling: Our Backstory

By: Karly

Karly — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:48:04 +0000

Rachel,

(Because you did not leave a valid email, I am responding to you here. )

Yes, a big part of the reason that I am taking him out of public school is because I miss him. Because I feel that when children are young the best place for them is with their family. We only have so much time with our kids, why not make the most of it and spend as much time together as possible? Sure, public school is fine for him, but I believe homeschool will be better. I firmly believe he will get a better education in a one on one environment with the person who knows him best as his teacher, and if that means spending more time with my child while he is young then thats a bonus!

And your right…this is a sort of science experiment. Which is exactly why we are “experimenting” over summer break rather than pull him out of public school before we know if it will work. If our experiment fails and we don’t believe he will get a good education or we feel he would be better off in public school then he will most certainly be sent to public school this fall. Do you not agree that “experimenting” over summer is probably the best way to decide if this is the best path for our family?

Karly

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:20:49 +0000

This seems rather selfish. You said yourself you are taking him out because you are intrigued and will miss him if he is at school. Why not let him stay where he is being socialized and spend after-school with him? Your child’s education seems more like a science experiment to you then an improvement. Best of luck.

By: Lene

Lene — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:11:45 +0000

I’ve had many discussions with friends about homeschooling. I was a teacher before I became a SAHM and completely turned my nose up at homeschooling. But now that I am a mom, I do not think that a child has a better teacher than their parent. No one knows them better!

I will follow you in this journey. Good luck!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:03:28 +0000

I admire you for what you’re doing. You’ve got a great plan and I’m excited to hear how things go!

By: My Minivan Is Faster Than Yours

My Minivan Is Faster Than Yours — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:30:49 +0000

You are one bright mama to write the way you do. I’m not a bit worried about that kid of yours getting a good education. My former students on the other hand…

By: roxy

roxy — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:36:56 +0000

I’m very interested in home schooling my daughter, too. I have to work outside the home for now, though, so I don’t know if it’s a feasible goal.

I wanted to share this blog with you- it’s PHAT Mommy, (Parenting Homeschooling And Thriving)

http://phatmommy.com/

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:02:30 +0000

You are so right that there are many reasons to homeschool. And failure in public school isn’t really the best one. Enjoy the summer getting to know your child better while he gets to know you better!

Most homeschooling moms I know (myself included) felt like our real education started when we began teaching our own. You look at things differently when teaching, and you start realizing why all that stuff was important that you blew off in school the first time through!

By: Tammy Takahashi

Tammy Takahashi — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:38:11 +0000

What a wonderful way to slide into homeschooling. I wish you all the luck and lots of happy, learning-ful memories!

By: teresa

teresa — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:56:06 +0000

I am very interested in this route myself – my daughter is only 20 months now, but I would like to learn more, and to hear how you do. Are there any resources you think particularly important to look at in researching this option?

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:31:05 +0000

Karly,
I admire your courage to take on such an awesome responsibility. I am sure you will all reap the benefits of your time together.
Best Wishes.