tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post3540049073459413654..comments2023-08-26T07:12:48.449-07:00Comments on zookeeping: stigmas with sharpened pencilsLindsay Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10059084975367480985noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-84984290904128547042013-01-17T00:01:56.455-08:002013-01-17T00:01:56.455-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-41629436616764195792010-09-28T17:00:51.459-07:002010-09-28T17:00:51.459-07:00All of you might be interested in seeing the docum...All of you might be interested in seeing the documentary movie just out titled: WAITING FOR SUPERMAN. Check it out!DebZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171800689836618139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-65728480668335432392010-09-16T23:13:43.774-07:002010-09-16T23:13:43.774-07:00Oh good - it worked!! Lindsay - that is so funny t...Oh good - it worked!! Lindsay - that is so funny that you wrote about home schooling. I have been having the exact same dilemma this year in my head, with some pressure from homeschooling friends. Pros, cons, and then back again. I have several friends who do home school and I can totally see both sides. I can see the benefits but I came to the conclusion that in our church we are told to be "in the world but not of it". For me that means that my kids, thus far, will go to public school and learn how to navigate that world in a good way. I can remember many times where I had to stand up on my own for what I knew was right to teachers as well as other students. I would hate for my kids not to have those experiences. I'm like you though - I don't really want to do it honestly! I know how to do it, I just would rather not. But at least I could do it if it was necessary for one of my kids. But for now, Weston LOVES school more than anything and has an LDS teacher from our ward. It is expanding and enriching his world and we are both loving it. So for now, we're also going back to school too!! Hooray! By the way, I also agree, Special Ed. teachers, aids and volunteers are angles - I have met many! And they DO ROCK! Glad your kids have great teachers.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419532585487620732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-36816081725654174702010-09-08T15:41:31.159-07:002010-09-08T15:41:31.159-07:00As someone who homeschooled for MANY years and is ...As someone who homeschooled for MANY years and is now mainstreaming my daughter I feel that what it all comes down to is the RIGHT of the parent to do what is RIGHT for their child. We have the right to step in and advocate for our child! If stepping in means homeschooling...then, great...Step up to the plate! Homeschooling is a highly personal decision. For me it was worth it. I had 5 extra years with my daughter, bonding and now she's excited to be in school as opposed to disgruntled. <br />BTW: I'm sure if you ever chose to Homeschool you would ROCK it!!hopeEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690773169640824232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-76370208128889221602010-09-08T10:03:12.643-07:002010-09-08T10:03:12.643-07:00I am always amazed by those who can home school. I...I am always amazed by those who can home school. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I would love to home school, but am afraid it wouldn't work well because my girls and I clash a lot of the time. We are all so stubborn and hard-headed. So we do the public school thing, though we agonized over public and private schooling. Private schooling is so expensive and not necessarily better. So we opted for the cheaper one and are very involved. All summer I have been working with Katana in a workbook to help her with reading, math, and comprehension. She seems to be way ahead of the curve. I plan to continue studying with her through the school year as well. I think teaching is a hard thing and am impressed by those who do it in schools. I definitely couldn't cope with 20-30 5 year olds at once. I feel that if parents take an active role in the education of their children, they will learn so much more and enjoy the experience better than those who don't have that influence.Radkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734818137514373892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-8587817767575939812010-09-06T11:36:19.414-07:002010-09-06T11:36:19.414-07:00Wow, good post Lindsay! I feel like I should just...Wow, good post Lindsay! I feel like I should just put a link on my blog to yours! BTW, I think you would make an awesome homeschooler! But you're right it's definitely not for everyone. It takes a lot of prayer and research to decide if it's right for your family. A friend of mine, who also homeschools, had this to say about peoples' questions on the social aspect: There is a huge difference between *socialization* and *socializing*. SO, SO true!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558554076795750971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-53289339476673080352010-09-06T09:15:51.633-07:002010-09-06T09:15:51.633-07:00On behalf of Bethany, I thank you. Home schooling ...On behalf of Bethany, I thank you. Home schooling is not for wimps, but sometimes it is the right thing to do. The whole social thing is bunkum. No kid NEEDS the kind of social interactions they get in school these days.Sue Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580315531280521167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-70119810609857841752010-09-06T08:59:25.996-07:002010-09-06T08:59:25.996-07:00I almost home schooled Natalie this year but in th...I almost home schooled Natalie this year but in the end pushed for her to go to school and fortunately it was what she really wanted to do. I think it totally depends on the child and the parent(s).DeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280074899450971559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-14813889031175456352010-09-06T08:50:04.374-07:002010-09-06T08:50:04.374-07:00Agreed! Teachers ROck! (:Agreed! Teachers ROck! (:Solanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01628277041352127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-56079647531142183282010-09-06T08:14:44.382-07:002010-09-06T08:14:44.382-07:00I too have thought about home schooling. My siste...I too have thought about home schooling. My sister did it and it worked well for Sarah. I have gone back and forth on the idea. Mostly what it came down to for me was how much my children love going to school, I mentioned Home schooling to them once and they were not excited about the idea! I think if school became a place they hated to go I would consider it again.Christy Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251242082284193886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907544972952085139.post-89672795255001310412010-09-06T03:54:46.885-07:002010-09-06T03:54:46.885-07:00I agree with all your stats; however, I have good ...I agree with all your stats; however, I have good memories about school in my childhood. I would not have met some wonderful friends and teachers had I been home-schooled (which in my case was not an option). Had I not been in my 1st grade class, my best friend Jan would probably not have become a major part of my life, and that would have been a huge loss to me. Maybe the best of both worlds is a good school with very involved parents? Pros and cons. Plus back in my day, we were allowed to pray in school and you never heard a swear word. But also girls had to wear dresses which made climbing on the monkey bars kind of challenging. Different world back then.<br /><br />Happy first day of school!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370997379280550626noreply@blogger.com