Actually my Dad. He made the rudest comment yesterday at lunch. He told me that if I homeschool Presleigh she will be one of the "dumbess" kids around. Can you believe this. It really pissed me off that he would even think that of his grandaughter, not only to think I can't do it. I WILL prove him wrong. I mean heck the school aint helping how much worse could it get than that. I joined a site called Time4learning.com, a few days ago and she loves it. Homeschooling is not just paperwork, it's having fun and in that fun she is learning. In the time4learning site they offer Language arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, and they also grade the work for you to print out. You can also (If you see they are struggling at a certain level) drop them down a notch. I am going to do my darnest to help her and I be darned if I'm going to let ANYONE (not even my father) stand in my way.
I think it can scare people a bit and they worry for your kids. My parents looked at me like I was crazy. My father wanted to say stuff and did worry a bit, but he has a stubborn attitude like mine so he knew he wouldn't get anywhere with arguing with me. I think they now see that my kids are well adjusted, happy, smart and socialized. This is our 6th year. But it took awhile for them to embrace it. Don't worry about anybody else's opinion but yours. You know what is best for your child. Maybe after awhile, when he isn't saying anything, you might have him help with something, like teach her something about his job. Or have him come to a homeschool thing where she is learning something or sociallizing. Maybe it will help him see things in a different light. Good luck to you.
I'm so rude...All that came to mind was; "Well yes father, of course she will. I want her to carry on in your footsteps afterall." Cue sweet smile.
That was rude. . .but I know for us, comments like that are often made for fear of the unknown. My in-laws although they've been supportive, also do things like 'test' my kids to see if they can read or ask random math questions. I used to get really offended but I realized that they just care about their grandchildren. . .and well. . .homeschooling is a new idea to them. But in the end, we have stood firm in our decision and it really doesn't matter what their opinion is. But just be prepared that he is not likely to see the light for several more years.
Sorry for his ignorance. The TRUTH is that homeschooled kids usually score better on testing that PS or Private Schooled kids 10 to 1. There have been a lot of articles posted lately. You are going to reach a lot of resistance. From a lot of different angles. KEEP THE FAITH and do not let someone else's opinion sway you. My kindergartener is reading at a 3rd grade level. And my 2nd grader is reading at a 5th grade level....so, even though I only have a HS diploma, my kids are smarter than their peers in PS. As a matter of fact, if I held them, my son wouldn't even have been in Kinder and my eldest would only be in 1st grade - both would be bored to tears and probably become trouble makers! Praying. Family does come around. Although my folks aren't really for it, they are always saying how bright and imaginative and curious and smart they are...I think there's this impression of homeschooling that we are lazy and let our kids watch TV all day. TOTALLY NOT TRUE!
You know when I read this, I had to :lol: :lol: , because you know something, he did quite school in the 12th grade, how dumb is that. Maybe he doesn't wanna part with the fact that if I homeschool her, she may grow up to be smarter than him
Thanks so much for the encouragement. My thing is I CAN'T stand someone telling me I CAN'T do something, so I will prove him wrong!!
Maybe your Dad is smarter than you think - he might just be giving you motivation:wink: My Dad was making a rather sexist remark one time when we were out to dinner. When I called him on it, he looked me straight in the eye and said; 'This good ole country boy managed to raise an intelligent, independent, and outspoken daughter didn't he?' Perhaps there were depths I hadn't considered.....
I just want to offer tons of encouragement. We have all hear comment from disapproving people from time to time. I usually just let it slide. Family members can sometimes be the most hurtful. I hope he meant it to challenge you to do your best and not to be mean. Best of luck to you in the upcoming school year.
I hope and prays that's all it is. I know I CAN do it, and she'll be one of the smarter ones in the family.
Hello, I am new to this also I am just starting the discussions with dh about homeschooling our 8 yr old. We are most likely heading that way. And I will definetely hold my head high! And I know she will excel as our public school is AWFUL. Good luck to you and I am so with you..... Delo
