My kids stopped getting homework last year and I couldn't have been happier. The thing is I do feel it is the responsibility of the teacher to...
This is what I was thinking, too. Maybe a tutor could get through to him. I know I struggled with pre-algebra, but that was because I struggled...
Thank you for this. I've been thinking and thinking of ways to sneak schooling into the day without him knowing. He does play Minecraft and so...
I LOVE this idea. It certainly makes having to keep records via paper so much more fun. My son and I have smash books so I think what I'll do is...
This sounded good, unfortunately I don't have a tablet. My Kindle fire was a defective model and the warranty was over so Amazon wouldn't exchange...
I agree that some deschooling is going to be needed. I tried to explain to him today that learning and "going to school" are NOT the same thing....
We live in KY. I did do quite a bit of research before pulling him out of school and it seems the regulations are really lax. The one thing we do...
I think this makes sense, but he's been back to school over a month. I suppose school to home school doesn't mean he doesn't need a transition...
This makes a lot of sense, but I guess I'm still afraid of falling behind. Like, what if this year is a total disaster and he needs to go back...
Hi Jackie, I think that might be the problem. Trying to imitate school. I thought it would help to keep his schedule structured, but now I realize...
He's always been well above his peers. His older half sibling have all tested gifted and are now in college, but he has never been tested and I...
Hi Patty, this is a lot to think about and I know he senses some frustration or something from me. I did my best to act as though I was not...
Thank you so much for this, CrazyMama. I instantly feel better. I think you are right about the deschooling. He is a very intelligent boy and I...
So glad I found this link. Looks very promising! Thanks.
Welcome even though I'm a newbie myself. ;)
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