I've considered it especially with Jacob's medical problems taking him out of school so much and Sarah's learning disabilities, but Jacob's main problem in school is remembering to turn things in which he would not learn at home. Also, Sarah is really starting to do well in her new school and getting lots of help.
I fully believe in homeschool for SOME children and SOME situations and for only so long. I dont plan on home schooling simply because I know that to raise a successful member of society they NEED to be around their peers and they NEED to be socialized. But then again the program many of my friends home schooled in had twice a week classes and provided the socialization through many field trips and out goings. So if the right tools where in place and i really felt it was needed then yes i would be all over that. I also dont think that home school, for most, it is a permanent placement. Sometimes its better to homeschool during transitions of moving, or when the child has a particularly bad teacher that year or medical issues. But children NEED to be in the social setting as often as they can. Thus i dont think home schooling should be done for more than one to two academic years at most, generally.
Hope this helped. It what i am learning in school and from what i have seen with the hundreds of children i have worked with, it remains true.
And I agree with what Shannon said. (Even though we are both Education majors, I don't think we are complete specialists because, like she said, it IS based on many things, like medical reasons, moving, etc.) But what I do know is that homeschooling is a lot of work in order for it to be successful. To manage the child in the sense that it's "Learning Time" now, not playing or getting distracted in the living room, would be a challenge, I think. But that's just my opinion. I know with the mother (or father) being very dedicated, then it could be beneficial.
Personally, I've never considered homeschooling our future children if we can help it, for many reasons. Being a teacher this last year, I've just seen such great reasons to have a child in the schools, around their friends.
And I was an outcast and constantly bullied in middle school, but then I met my friend Maggi (who was a bridesmaid at my wedding), and I learned to stop caring what other people thought of me. Though those years were rough, I feel like they really formed the strong, independent woman I am today. So while I used to beg Mom to homeschool me so I wouldn't have to face my bullies, I'm glad she never could (now) because I learned other things that I've taken with me throughout life. Overcoming my speech impediment being a huge one :D
Again, Blogger needs to adopt the facebook "like" option after every comment so I can "like" mom's comment. Hilarious!
Leighann I totally forgot about you having a speech impediment until I read your comment.
As far as our little family Heather and I aren't planning on it even though what happened in Connecticut a few months ago made us have this very serious discussion and we contemplated it for the first time.
Thanks for the response. Yes, it was Dave's Heather who asked. We are currently homeschooling. So far we really love it. It works well for our family. The social aspect of it was my first concern as well, but luckily we have some friends in the ward who also homeschool, and there are also programs where Tommy can mingle with people outside the church too. He loves it so far and considering how horrible the school system is here we feel like this was the right choice for us. (He's already tested above the second grade for math and third grade for reading) One of the huge benefits to Homeschooling is he can learn at his own pace, and not the pace of the slowest student in class, like he was doing here in Springfield.
Yeah i have seen how well Tommy is doing and it seems to be working for him. Plus with soccer, church and the programs here i am sure he will get plenty of interactions.
Bt just as a note about springfield, I would alway look every year to see the teachers he might be able to get. I know a lot of great teachers who work in Springfield School District and they might be a great benefit to Tom. Heck I know one blonde haired aunt who will be a teacher next year! (who is amazing at her job lol) Possibly 3rd grade so you never know who you might get!
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We are not. Which Heather is this? Are you thinking of doing it?
I've considered it especially with Jacob's medical problems taking him out of school so much and Sarah's learning disabilities, but Jacob's main problem in school is remembering to turn things in which he would not learn at home. Also, Sarah is really starting to do well in her new school and getting lots of help.
I believe this is Davids Heather. Little Heather has Hemmert after it and Greg's heather says Greg's Heather.
Process of deduction!
Peter and I aren't planning on homeschooling because we want our children to have social skills ;D
(Though, I must disclaim, Peter was homeschooled a little in his formative years.)
I fully believe in homeschool for SOME children and SOME situations and for only so long.
I dont plan on home schooling simply because I know that to raise a successful member of society they NEED to be around their peers and they NEED to be socialized. But then again the program many of my friends home schooled in had twice a week classes and provided the socialization through many field trips and out goings. So if the right tools where in place and i really felt it was needed then yes i would be all over that.
I also dont think that home school, for most, it is a permanent placement. Sometimes its better to homeschool during transitions of moving, or when the child has a particularly bad teacher that year or medical issues. But children NEED to be in the social setting as often as they can. Thus i dont think home schooling should be done for more than one to two academic years at most, generally.
Hope this helped. It what i am learning in school and from what i have seen with the hundreds of children i have worked with, it remains true.
I'm not interested in home schooling. I don't think Polly would do very well.
Haha good one mom!
And I agree with what Shannon said. (Even though we are both Education majors, I don't think we are complete specialists because, like she said, it IS based on many things, like medical reasons, moving, etc.) But what I do know is that homeschooling is a lot of work in order for it to be successful. To manage the child in the sense that it's "Learning Time" now, not playing or getting distracted in the living room, would be a challenge, I think. But that's just my opinion. I know with the mother (or father) being very dedicated, then it could be beneficial.
Personally, I've never considered homeschooling our future children if we can help it, for many reasons. Being a teacher this last year, I've just seen such great reasons to have a child in the schools, around their friends.
And I was an outcast and constantly bullied in middle school, but then I met my friend Maggi (who was a bridesmaid at my wedding), and I learned to stop caring what other people thought of me. Though those years were rough, I feel like they really formed the strong, independent woman I am today. So while I used to beg Mom to homeschool me so I wouldn't have to face my bullies, I'm glad she never could (now) because I learned other things that I've taken with me throughout life. Overcoming my speech impediment being a huge one :D
Again, Blogger needs to adopt the facebook "like" option after every comment so I can "like" mom's comment. Hilarious!
Leighann I totally forgot about you having a speech impediment until I read your comment.
As far as our little family Heather and I aren't planning on it even though what happened in Connecticut a few months ago made us have this very serious discussion and we contemplated it for the first time.
Thanks for the response. Yes, it was Dave's Heather who asked. We are currently homeschooling. So far we really love it. It works well for our family.
The social aspect of it was my first concern as well, but luckily we have some friends in the ward who also homeschool, and there are also programs where Tommy can mingle with people outside the church too. He loves it so far and considering how horrible the school system is here we feel like this was the right choice for us. (He's already tested above the second grade for math and third grade for reading)
One of the huge benefits to Homeschooling is he can learn at his own pace, and not the pace of the slowest student in class, like he was doing here in Springfield.
Yeah i have seen how well Tommy is doing and it seems to be working for him. Plus with soccer, church and the programs here i am sure he will get plenty of interactions.
Bt just as a note about springfield, I would alway look every year to see the teachers he might be able to get. I know a lot of great teachers who work in Springfield School District and they might be a great benefit to Tom.
Heck I know one blonde haired aunt who will be a teacher next year! (who is amazing at her job lol) Possibly 3rd grade so you never know who you might get!
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