Comments on: Saying Goodbye to Homeschooling (for now) http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/ Conscious Living....Deliberate Living. Deciding what I want to strive for and then setting goals to get there... "But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people because they think their dreams into reality with eyes wide open." Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:24:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Tia Graham http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-27264 Tia Graham Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:34:30 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-27264 Thanks Ren...they sound very interesting. I think I may have seen them in my home/un schooling explorations. Now off to check out your blog... I think I may have been there before, if you are who I am thinking you may be! :-) Thanks Ren…they sound very interesting. I think I may have seen them in my home/un schooling explorations. Now off to check out your blog… I think I may have been there before, if you are who I am thinking you may be! :-)

]]> By: Ren http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-27194 Ren Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:43:14 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-27194 I realize I'm coming late to this post, but I just found your blog by being nominated along with you for a blog award.:) I just wanted to mention a couple of books I think are so great, for kids that are in school even when you see the benefit of free exploration. One is "Colouring outside the lines" by Roger Schank and the other is "Guerrilla learning" by Grace Lewellyn. I think you'll find the ideas in those will resonate with your spirit and give you some relief that even in school, your children can be given the freedoms to creatively learn...with your support. I realize I’m coming late to this post, but I just found your blog by being nominated along with you for a blog award.:)

I just wanted to mention a couple of books I think are so great, for kids that are in school even when you see the benefit of free exploration. One is “Colouring outside the lines” by Roger Schank and the other is “Guerrilla learning” by Grace Lewellyn.

I think you’ll find the ideas in those will resonate with your spirit and give you some relief that even in school, your children can be given the freedoms to creatively learn…with your support.

]]> By: Blondie http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26774 Blondie Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:34:06 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26774 I totally feel your torment. I have been in an abusive relationship (actually 2 -- one physical, one verbal and emotional). The latter I am still in because I am not ready to give up my children. To him or to an institution. But you ARE there. You can do this -- and as a previous poster said, it's not how you started, just how you finished -- that's what matters. I totally feel your torment. I have been in an abusive relationship (actually 2 — one physical, one verbal and emotional). The latter I am still in because I am not ready to give up my children. To him or to an institution. But you ARE there. You can do this — and as a previous poster said, it’s not how you started, just how you finished — that’s what matters.

]]> By: gina http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26674 gina Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:10 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26674 I know a handful of people that homeschooled for a time and then sent their kids to public school. And it was all positive. At least you are in a small community and the schools are known to be good. I'm sure they will do just fine! I know a handful of people that homeschooled for a time and then sent their kids to public school. And it was all positive. At least you are in a small community and the schools are known to be good. I’m sure they will do just fine!

]]> By: Beth http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26664 Beth Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26664 Congrats on taking the plunge. You'll find new adventures, as will they. To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) ... Congrats on taking the plunge. You’ll find new adventures, as will they. To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) …

]]> By: Mimi http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26663 Mimi Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:19:54 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26663 Amen, Tia! you are fabulous, and your kids learn that from you. Amen, Tia! you are fabulous, and your kids learn that from you.

]]> By: carrie http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26660 carrie Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:43:38 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26660 Something Beth (15minutes) said years ago has stayed with me. There is no perfect schooling situation. The "best" schooling option is the one that works <i>at this moment, for your family</i>. In our family, that has meant Thomas going to school while I homeschool the younger girls. Thomas is savvy enough to realize all the wasted time in school, but wise enough to know this is the best place for him. He's enjoyed it and has benefited greatly, which is interesting since he is such an introvert! Your commitment to your children will continue to impact their lives whether you homeschool or not. So will your commitment to a creative lifestyle. Sandy is right. There will be things that will frustrate you about sending your kids to school, but there will be things to delight as well. My relationship with Thomas, though never bad, has improved and deepened since he's been at school. Something Beth (15minutes) said years ago has stayed with me. There is no perfect schooling situation. The “best” schooling option is the one that works at this moment, for your family. In our family, that has meant Thomas going to school while I homeschool the younger girls. Thomas is savvy enough to realize all the wasted time in school, but wise enough to know this is the best place for him. He’s enjoyed it and has benefited greatly, which is interesting since he is such an introvert!

Your commitment to your children will continue to impact their lives whether you homeschool or not. So will your commitment to a creative lifestyle. Sandy is right. There will be things that will frustrate you about sending your kids to school, but there will be things to delight as well. My relationship with Thomas, though never bad, has improved and deepened since he’s been at school.

]]> By: Marcy Muser http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26657 Marcy Muser Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:20:28 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26657 Tia, I stumbled on your blog this morning through the Google search, and I just want you to know that there are many in the homeschooling movement who will support you at this point. I have always felt homeschooling is best for most kids, but in situations such as yours, you have to do what works for your family. Being a single mom is tough, even in the best of circumstances; trying to homeschool while you work and keep your home and parent is next to impossible. It sounds like you did the right thing in leaving an abusive relationship, even if it means you have to put your kids in school. And you may be surprised - I know many kids who've been homeschooled in the early years who have then done beautifully in school. Best wishes! Tia,

I stumbled on your blog this morning through the Google search, and I just want you to know that there are many in the homeschooling movement who will support you at this point. I have always felt homeschooling is best for most kids, but in situations such as yours, you have to do what works for your family. Being a single mom is tough, even in the best of circumstances; trying to homeschool while you work and keep your home and parent is next to impossible.

It sounds like you did the right thing in leaving an abusive relationship, even if it means you have to put your kids in school. And you may be surprised - I know many kids who’ve been homeschooled in the early years who have then done beautifully in school.

Best wishes!

]]> By: Sandy http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26648 Sandy Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:43:19 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26648 I understand the feeling of "loss" and wondering what the "new" will be like. I let myself grieve the loss for a bit and identified/faced my fears but reminding myself all the while that I'd committed to do what was best for each child at each stage. It really helped me. As far as school goes, rest assured, you'll find stuff that chafes you but you'll also find many surprises and benefits. It all works out. :) Hang in there. ((T)) I understand the feeling of “loss” and wondering what the “new” will be like. I let myself grieve the loss for a bit and identified/faced my fears but reminding myself all the while that I’d committed to do what was best for each child at each stage. It really helped me. As far as school goes, rest assured, you’ll find stuff that chafes you but you’ll also find many surprises and benefits. It all works out. :)

Hang in there. ((T))

]]> By: Leah http://www.sixredheads.com/2008/07/15/saying-goodbye-to-homeschooling-for-now/#comment-26647 Leah Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:03:20 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/?p=969#comment-26647 I came across your blog on google. I'm an orthodox christian homeschooling mom who is considering a very similar life change. Your post really spoke to me. My first step in a new life is to get a full time job, almost had one. I remember thinking about how I would have to say good bye to homeschooling, too. I'm trying to get myself geared up or that. You have a good attitude about the changes and new directions your life is taking. It gave me great encouragement. I came across your blog on google.

I’m an orthodox christian homeschooling mom who is considering a very similar life change.

Your post really spoke to me. My first step in a new life is to get a full time job, almost had one. I remember thinking about how I would have to say good bye to homeschooling, too. I’m trying to get myself geared up or that.

You have a good attitude about the changes and new directions your life is taking. It gave me great encouragement.

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