Forums: Chat Room: Home school ??????
11/9/2007 7:36:16 AMHome school ?????? 

enahsforyou
Grain Valley, MO
age: 38

"Opinions Please" Ex is trying everything to get me to let our children be taught at home or in private school. She is bi polar HELP

11/9/2007 7:38:56 AMHome school ?????? 

stormygrl
Longmont, CO
age: 42 online now!

I mean I would love to be able to stay home and school my daughter, but being the only parent and only my income - I can't. Sometimes they need to interact with other kids it can help them in ways also. Do what you think is best for your kids.

11/9/2007 7:40:34 AMHome school ?????? 

fiddlebritches
Duncan, OK
age: 28

nope i knew 2 brothers who were,and they had very shitty people skillz! nobody liked those assholes!

11/9/2007 8:15:01 AMHome school ?????? 

wildgypsy
Bellevue, WA
age: 88

Although I totally advocate homeschooling, IF YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE SKILLS, anyone who is bipolar would have to seriously stick with their meds to even consider it.

11/9/2007 9:31:00 AMHome school ?????? 

knightnyte2
Spring, TX
age: 55

definitely!!

though i was not able to home school my kids, they were educated in a private Christian school. Those kids who were home schooled, played sports and did all sorts of activities at our school. home school without outside activities? no way. I'm sure if she's thinking it, and you can afford it, you will gain a much better education for your children than offered in public schools. but, that depends on you too. its more work than you can imagine, so, are your kids worth it?

public schools... read an article just last night in the paper. 'Ohio goes after Charter schools that are failing' was the title. this was the interesting part.. 57% of charter schools are in academic watch or emergency, compared with 43% of traditional public schools in Ohio's big cities.
the article is rather large in content, but those numbers just jumped out at me. only 43% of public schools are in emergency watch for failing??? get real!! thats acceptable? let's run over there and build moral and give them all awards for something.. being able to tie their shoes, combing their hair every day, brushing their teeth most days, keeping their fingernails trimmed at least twice a year. 43%....

11/9/2007 9:46:11 AMHome school ?????? 

norah01
Anchorage, AK
age: 49

I home schooled 4 of my 6 for 10 years. the are all in public school now that I moved to the city.
1.It really all depends on her "Mom" dedication. Is she a devoted mom despite her prob?
2.How much will you be involved.
3. what program is she considering?
4.will some of the children classes be at public school.
5, Has Mom lived a fairly disciplined life?

11/9/2007 9:48:41 AMHome school ?????? 

norah01
Anchorage, AK
age: 49

knighty night, where the hell do you get all your stats from?

11/9/2007 10:12:23 AMHome school ?????? 

enahsforyou
Grain Valley, MO
age: 38

She will not allow anyone to be involved. No classes will be in public schools. Her life growing up was VERY ANTI SOCIAL. Was raised very Italian old school.

11/9/2007 10:58:18 AMHome school ?????? 

norah01
Anchorage, AK
age: 49

well enah, you do have a say. they are your children and you know whats best . use your voice . It is often all we need to put our foot down.
ps wish I was 10 years younger!

11/9/2007 11:25:35 AMHome school ?????? 

norah01
Anchorage, AK
age: 49

why?
I've taught in public school and PREschool and middle school out in the bush Ak. Home- school at a very remote location, then homeschooled the kids in the city . we utilized some more public programs allowed through the program.
anyway my parents didn't know they were smart enough to teach us.

Its all in the teacher, and/but If daddy says NO he has a say.
Public school here in the city has been pissy only because if he/child doesnt understand or misses a day he doesnt learn thath concept. etc., i taught my children until they learned the concepts. Loved teaching still do blah a blah bla h tired of hearing myself BS you



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