tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post4063501017803272745..comments2023-12-28T09:32:32.680-06:00Comments on Good Day, Regular People: Sunday Best - How Do You Decide To Homeschool?Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-65031731968432840282011-03-31T04:14:10.971-05:002011-03-31T04:14:10.971-05:00Wow, I SO enjoyed reading this post. I've had ...Wow, I SO enjoyed reading this post. I've had it starred in my reader for days now but am just now getting here to comment. I've never read a perspective like this and it's really eye-opening. I usually think of homeschooling for reasons of being anti- or pro- something like you mentioned... or perhaps when having a child with special learning needs. I've always said I wouldn't homeschool my kids (not because I'm against others doing it or anything), but can honestly say you've helped me be more open-minded for it in terms of my own family. You've given a very unselfish perspective and I love that. Thanks.Adriel Bookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-31150735155978470622011-03-29T08:43:49.694-05:002011-03-29T08:43:49.694-05:00It is amazing what we think we'll be like and ...It is amazing what we think we'll be like and what we'll do in the future and then bam! we take a completely different road. I think it's fabulous that you homeschool. My kid's only 3 so we haven't made any decisions but my step-mom homeschools my half-brothers and sister and they are all super duper smart and really cool!Tonyahttp://www.adhocmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-45277231363822501022011-03-29T07:59:58.411-05:002011-03-29T07:59:58.411-05:00This is very cool. I can understand how one would...This is very cool. I can understand how one would decide to do that. The school system here works for me so I don't need to go that route, but I think it's excellent at the same time.<br /><br />I do feel guilty for not spending enough time teaching my kids things, doing activities. It's mainly my lack of organization I think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-36683903557026969322011-03-28T22:05:20.613-05:002011-03-28T22:05:20.613-05:00I keep saying that I would never do it. But, as we...I keep saying that I would never do it. But, as we look at kindergartens for my middle son, I should have learned to never say never.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-23030461079628062912011-03-28T15:14:52.765-05:002011-03-28T15:14:52.765-05:00Love this post! Loved it when I read it on mamaped...Love this post! Loved it when I read it on mamapedia and love it now!! Excellent :)mdforkidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468887103710530554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-66055342587544731532011-03-28T06:52:44.303-05:002011-03-28T06:52:44.303-05:00I didn't know that you homeschool. We are just...I didn't know that you homeschool. We are just beginning to search for preschools with a very open mind that, if it doesn't work for us, we will homeschool. Now I know who to consult with to help me get started ;).Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825508701189254822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-75380891465199445742011-03-27T23:26:12.618-05:002011-03-27T23:26:12.618-05:00Admit it, you homeschool because you want to be ju...Admit it, you homeschool because you want to be just like The Pioneer Woman.Yuliyahttp://www.shesuggests.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-25861978427106948572011-03-27T22:57:07.840-05:002011-03-27T22:57:07.840-05:00I love that you homeschool your boys simply becaus...I love that you homeschool your boys simply because it's what you are choosing that works for your family. And that your family considers education and learning to be a joint activity between all of you.<br /><br />This is a great post, Alexandra!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980063502482258767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-6696966954535591802011-03-27T21:33:19.802-05:002011-03-27T21:33:19.802-05:00what a great post. i love the *idea* of homeschool...what a great post. i love the *idea* of homeschooling, but i dont think i would like the reality. i always make a list of things i want to make sure to teach/do with my kids in the summer at "mommy camp" as we call it :)annahttp://www.randomhandprints.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-58303441364005007692011-03-27T20:56:47.942-05:002011-03-27T20:56:47.942-05:00Just that description of the bulldozer "unit&...Just that description of the bulldozer "unit" makes me want to send my kid over to be schooled (if not brought up by) you. Amazing. I've taught film to some home schooled teenagers in the past, and they were startlingly original thinkers. Chicken v. egg as far as causality goes, but probably a bit of both. Let me know when Mooch and I can attend your school via internet.K A B L O O E Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995547356428809262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-4159564543072930352011-03-27T20:08:35.814-05:002011-03-27T20:08:35.814-05:00I am impressed. If I could JUST read/write with my...I am impressed. If I could JUST read/write with my kids, I would think homeschooling were a dream. But math? Holy cow. My kids were over my head by fourth grade. Can't imagine chemistry, physics, calculus (let along algebra/geometry).<br /><br />I assume most homeschooling parents need support in some subjects (is there online tutoring or workbooks or what?) but I'd be intimidated by the responsibility.<br /><br />I love that you'd take a book about bulldozers and then visit a quarry. I think I'm just too lazy. <br /><br />That's the bottom line. How sad to admit, but true.<br /><br />Loved seeing this side of your life and thanks for not being preachy. Very cool.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244839430462103487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-85856746185814302722011-03-27T19:33:22.734-05:002011-03-27T19:33:22.734-05:00If I could have taught them a second language, I s...If I could have taught them a second language, I suspect it would have been an option for us.<br />DanaDana @ Bungalow'56https://www.blogger.com/profile/14925373078487563897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-87789563726440022592011-03-27T17:28:26.454-05:002011-03-27T17:28:26.454-05:00We are a public school family, on a "yearly&q...We are a public school family, on a "yearly" basis. We just haven't made the decision to home school yet, but it's never off the table.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-68943133377535668412011-03-27T15:48:31.240-05:002011-03-27T15:48:31.240-05:00I remember reading this post when you published it...I remember reading this post when you published it originally - and it still gives such insight into you and your family. I have such admiration for your ability to homeschool. Among other talents. :) XOThe Flying Chalupahttp://www.theflyingchalupa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-67423862149407894952011-03-27T15:20:31.542-05:002011-03-27T15:20:31.542-05:00Hey, congrats on your THETA feature! And, thank y...Hey, congrats on your THETA feature! And, thank you so much for your kind comments on my SITS day!Kristy @Loveandblasphemyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-48174588741136660352011-03-27T14:24:05.502-05:002011-03-27T14:24:05.502-05:00I admire anyone who can advocate for homeschooling...I admire anyone who can advocate for homeschooling without being preachy too -- and a lot of homeschoolers I've encountered are much less preachy than I assumed they'd be (yep, judgy on this side too, I've never denied it). Although I'm a little unclear on the link between voracious reading and the need to homeschool - we all eat books in my house too and I love our public school. If one of my kids had had needs that weren't being met, I absolutely would have considered it. As it is, the reading and music that we do at home just supplements their education.Bibliomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825424183978181238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-77330277028364372072011-03-27T13:46:47.997-05:002011-03-27T13:46:47.997-05:00Yep books are important and nobody ever believes m...Yep books are important and nobody ever believes me and I wouldn't believe anyone who told me either unless I saw it for myself but when my daughter was not quite a year old .....I would tell her the title of some random book in her room and tell her to bring it to me. And She Would! There were at least 20 books out at one time and I rotated them throughout the month...one week these books would be out, the next week another set of books.........We have well over 100 books in our own collection and check out at least 20 from the library every week.............<br /><br />My favorite was when I'd tell her to bring Row Row Your Boat because that poem was in a book of about 100 other poems and she would bring the book, set it on the floor and page through the book until she made it to Row Row Your Boat. She wasn't even a year old!!!Rebeccahttp://landlock-mo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-82444041347600478762011-03-27T13:14:38.758-05:002011-03-27T13:14:38.758-05:00Never knew that was an option when mine was growin...Never knew that was an option when mine was growing up. Not that I would have had the chance. But in the "swayback" machine; I must have done something right. He thanks for being a good mom. <br /><br />But he's a wonderful son...<br /><br />Good for you, A!Heart Centered Psychichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664121230644669109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-49340658605570841262011-03-27T12:56:11.624-05:002011-03-27T12:56:11.624-05:00How did I not know you were a homeschooler?? Proba...How did I not know you were a homeschooler?? Probably bc I am one of the least-connected homeschoolers out there, and just kind of muddle along making it up as I go. :) <br /><br />We did it for the first time this year, with my middle one (boy, Kindergarten). I have love love loved it, but with my oldest in 'regular' public school we've not really had the chance to stretch homeschool legs & do some real adventures. <br /><br />I am conflicted about what to do next year, really I am. I personally am struggling with a real lack of 'me' time - not for spa days or pedicures, but for writing, thinking, cleaning and organizing. I feel like school takes up so much energy (planning, executing, etc.) Got any tips for this particular feature of HS? <br /><br />Would love to pick your brain on all this. Thanks for a wonderful, positive and non-judgy McJudgerson post. :)kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833274360880170296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-21656991586717234522011-03-27T12:31:36.180-05:002011-03-27T12:31:36.180-05:00This is awesome - and a great look into your famil...This is awesome - and a great look into your family's life. I am a huge fan of homeschooling, but DH is not so much. He's concerned with the social aspect of school and with kids learning to get along with other kids, making friends, etc - do you try to address this at all? If so, how?MrsJenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210080304270799102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-46082197851034362632011-03-27T12:16:20.490-05:002011-03-27T12:16:20.490-05:00I'm at the end of 18 years homeschooling. I am...I'm at the end of 18 years homeschooling. I am glad we were able to make the choice based on what worked for our kids.<br /><br />I don't think everyone should homeschool. <br />I don't hate public schools. Hell, I work in one.<br />They just weren't for us.<br /><br />But I really would love to see every parent evaluate every child and make educational decisions based on what's best for that particular child.<br /><br />I definitely do not wear a denim jumper or have a braid, although I am wearing jeans and a pair of tie dyed underwear. I mean I have other clothes on, too.<br /><br />Just sayin'.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353667980806676067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-72711832416062494292011-03-27T12:12:22.616-05:002011-03-27T12:12:22.616-05:00I admire anybody who wants to home school but pers...I admire anybody who wants to home school but personally? i would never have the patience or desire to do so. I actually cheered when all three of my kids were in school all day.<br /><br />I couldn't have survived without the down time that it brought...i suppose i suck.Lynn MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680909356053872951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-65722158389327670802011-03-27T12:09:59.325-05:002011-03-27T12:09:59.325-05:00Good for you! I love the idea of home schooling ...Good for you! I love the idea of home schooling but so far my kids all adore pre-school and Sophia can't wait for kindergarten. She thrives in a mess of children and then we read and make art and talk and take field trips in the afternoon. I will miss some of our time in the afternoon but I am happy that ourelementary school is 7:30 to 1:45 so we still get a lot of time together to learn and play.<br /><br />I really appreciate your story and think it is wonderful that you listened to your son and what was right for your fam!Brittany {Mommy Words}http://www.mommywords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-53584487613510575562011-03-27T12:03:27.186-05:002011-03-27T12:03:27.186-05:00When my kids were growing up, this wasn't some...When my kids were growing up, this wasn't something you heard much about. For kids who are able to thrive in the HS environment and parents that can handle it, I think it's fabulous!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-26403356236448954252011-03-27T10:31:16.565-05:002011-03-27T10:31:16.565-05:00I like how you take the decision to homeschool yea...I like how you take the decision to homeschool year by year. I love reading and have been able to pass on my passion for it to my kids so far as well.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169305509191258173noreply@blogger.com