tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post3532280217088822681..comments2023-11-03T08:27:20.950-04:00Comments on TLC: When public schooling is just as good as homeschoolingTLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922228366137683241noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-38689377030686825252013-07-13T20:59:58.757-04:002013-07-13T20:59:58.757-04:00Very true about them having an "oasis." ...Very true about them having an "oasis." I like that imagery... thanks A! :) TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922228366137683241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-72578645212902619582013-07-13T20:59:13.051-04:002013-07-13T20:59:13.051-04:00Jen, I would LOVE to do that!!! Would you message...Jen, I would LOVE to do that!!! Would you message me more info on FB? I've always thought that would be a great compromise...TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922228366137683241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-45489252158227983922013-07-13T20:57:00.627-04:002013-07-13T20:57:00.627-04:00I totally agree about the flexibility, which is co...I totally agree about the flexibility, which is cool; I do intend to pull her out if she starts having a repeat of this year (lots of bullying, excessive homework, etc.) sigh. Thanks for the encouragement! :)TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922228366137683241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-36078538461331908362013-07-13T15:54:26.667-04:002013-07-13T15:54:26.667-04:00Follow God's Will. Period. And He tells you ...Follow God's Will. Period. And He tells you and Dan what is best for your children, not your friends, not your parents, no one else. While I plan to homeschool through HS, we take it year by year, and the two eldest boys were in school this year. We were convinced that it was where God wanted them to be at the time. While I don't like public school "on the whole", there are good points and things I can't offer, and there are always "oasis"-- that teacher or group that God directs your child to while in PS, or any school. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-67822050820076351902013-07-13T09:18:09.876-04:002013-07-13T09:18:09.876-04:00one more thought if your daughter wants to attend ...one more thought if your daughter wants to attend school for this year why not try what we are doing. Most of the academics at home and a few extra classes at school. Will your school system allow that? In MA they have to. Not sure what your laws areJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207218379912152052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-22302819456922939882013-07-13T09:16:24.352-04:002013-07-13T09:16:24.352-04:00Looks like your having a fun filled summer! Its e...Looks like your having a fun filled summer! Its exciting that your thinking of bringing her home. I love that your thinking about what she wants. Like Melissa said above it doesn't have to be permanent. Do what works. That is the best thing about homeschooling or really any schooling decision if its not working change it.<br /><br />I never got the whole public schools are the enemy that many homeschoolers feel. I homeschool Samantha as you know. But she takes classes in our local school too. Do I feel that her school is bad. No. I don't like our system in my city and the lack of learning in the older grades. But we have such a wonderful working relationship that many of my homeschooling friends don't get. I love that my daughter gets both worlds open to her. Its funny how many were very fearful when I agreed with the principal to put Sam into their school for classes. She has made many friends there that have carried over into her outside our home activities that she feels welcomed everywhere we go. <br /><br />Good luck with your decision and your homeschooling years ahead or even public school years ahead. I fully believe a child will thrive in any environment as long as they have loving parent who is willing to be there for them and support them. for some children that is homeschooling and others that is public or private schools. <br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207218379912152052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801695214843407266.post-38461362319354805092013-07-13T08:36:44.639-04:002013-07-13T08:36:44.639-04:00The beautiful thing is that neither solution has t...The beautiful thing is that neither solution has to be permanent. If you decide to pull her out and it doesn't work, she can always go back to school. And vice versa. <br /><br />Public schools are not the enemy, though they are often made to be one by the homeschooling community. Your daughter will grow into a wonderful young woman, not because of her schooling, but because she has you for a mother. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658018131390796793noreply@blogger.com