once the kids got into junior high and up. Okay...here's the thing and this is a rant so be patient with me! LOL. My friend sent me a message via facebook. I had previously mentioned that school started today. In her message she asked said "do you plan on homeschooling all the way through, well I know you can't anyway, as I see the things my son does in school..." She preceded to tell me how different school is now and how much information they are learning. This was my response: I honestly don't know how long I will homeschool. I pray about it every year. I was even getting them ready to go to school because I thought I was more in control than God on this decision. However, God reminded me through some events that my kids are still going to be homeschooled. So this is a decision I only make through prayer. Having said that, I get questioned all the time about teaching my kids at home and if that is wise or how will I do it as they grow older, blah, blah, blah. Funny, as I don't ask parents who send their children to failing schools controlled by the state when they will break free of a poor education and keep their kids at home. lol. But, such is life. I am not worried about teaching them at home. There are so many curriculum choices and resources available for homeschoolers. There is even program where kids can earn college credit while being homeschooled. There are co-op programs and programs where my kids can take classes at a private school and be homeschooled for the rest. There is so much out there that I see no reason to worry. In fact, my kids take the same standardized test the school kids take and Aaron scored a 99 in reading and a total of 90 in math...so he did better then over 90% of school kids. Olivia has performed better than 60% of children her age in multiple subjects as well. You know what is acceptable in school? 30%! So, I am far from worried. Even with "new math" which is a joke, my kids are beating out school kids. Now, I will admit there are things I cannot teach...but that is why there are other options and resources to manage. I was trying to be nice but firm in my decision. I was not trying to start a war or get snippy. lol. Did I do ok? You all know I am good at blasting people...so here is my attempt to be nice but firm. LOL.
Perfect, except you forgot about offering her some bean dip. LOL Well, if ya can't hs all the way through hs, then she must be wrong. My guys graduated and their last standardized test their composite score was above the 90th percentile. She needs a nice tall glass of shut the heck up!
Good job, Ava. Making some nice sweet golden applesauce there.....LOL..... Mama Bear......I LOVE the way you have of turning a phrase. LR
My dh's nephew made negative comments when we first started hsing 20 years ago. He came over to visit and said, "You did a wonderful job educating the boys, I just want you to know". (keep in mind he is a vice-principal at a large city school). I told him that I was touched he said that and coming from him it was a great compliment and would he like his crow fried or boiled. He replied, "Fried"! All said in love!
I think your letter was on the kind side. I am starting to get intolerant of people who try to insult the homeschooling. I think you did a great job.
Oh and I have no idea why this is over in homeschooling in the news. lol. I put it in conversation originally. LOL.
I may want to copy that & use it some day. I have noticed from your posts that you often convey my thoughts better than I can! I get asked that often. I basically say I take it year by year. My hubby wanted me to hs & I said no. Well, here I am & he was so right-I was so wrong. I tell people I'll hs as long as God tells me to.
I feel bad for people making their own decisions on such important matters. They must feel very lost and confused at times. I know I feel that way at times but then I have the security in knowing God will guide me. It's a shame so many try to guide their own lives. It's a shame it took me way too long to learn that lesson.
See now normally I would have said something...but I'm going to leave this one alone. This is not what the thread is about anyway.
oh and I should also add that this friend actually homeschooled her child before her divorce. so how ironic is that? lol
LOL Well put! The one time I was asked that question, I simply said, "Yes," and smiled sweetly. Nothing more was said; I think the woman was taken aback, and I was quite amused even with myself. Good job!
Ava, I had a woman at my church who used to homeschool her kids. She had a conversation with another woman while just the three of us were in the room about homeschooling (I was cleaning up). It was all about how she didn't know why people would homeschool in such a great school district. Since they didn't ask for my opinion but were obviously hoping I'd just join their conversation about me, I decided not to, finished up, and left. I think the people who have to drop homeschooling can be the most unhappy; they have to find ways to justify it to themselves. By the way, having grown up around horses, everytime I see the "apples" in your sig, I think of horse apples. :lol:
