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VictoriaNTC
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2009 18:12
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Hello Everyone,
Does anyone home school their children?
I am very seriously considering finishing this year and the following years at home, due to public school issues here.
I have 2 boys, 2nd and 3rd grade.
What would be the best way to get started?
Thank you so much,
Victoria
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2009 18:59
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Hi Victoria,
Definitely get your kids out of "the institution" in every possible way - especially school. That's shear poison and no one should ever go through any of it for any reason. Nothing ruins creativity and individuality quicker and more effectively than the institution.
Just Google it and you'll know what to do. It'll take some research time but it's well worth it. College is interesting but K-12 is pure evil.
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gridellas
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2009 21:43
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I know many parents that are home schooling their children. I don't know what programs they are using but the children are doing well with it. So it is possible and it does work. If anything you are saving your children from being corrupted.
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VictoriaNTC
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2009 23:43
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Thank you my friends.
It is absolutely sick what my son is going through there..
So, we will work together at home!
I actually had to retain an attorney for a 9 year old!
There is so much info to sift through online, like the work at home thing...
I am so happy to be a part of this community.
Victoria
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2009 23:58
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I have homeschooled for a number of years and so far so good.
Our two oldest took one year of high school and that was all they wanted..... They both got jobs, oldest got his GED and is into his second year of ministry school at 19.
I like the Abeka curriculum for math and then I use a variety of things for other subjects. We are actually on a family vacation right now so am not on here very much but when I get back I'll try to get you more information... in the meantime, YES you can absolutely homeschool your children, SUCCESSFULLY!
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VictoriaNTC
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2009 12:45
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Thank you Mountain Mom.
I appreciate your advice so much.
I am becoming very excited about this. This is the best decision I have made in a long time!
Newbie Shield is so right about public school.
Victoria
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Rosie1
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2009 20:16
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Hi Victoria!
Congratulations on your decision to homeschool!
My mother started homeschooling my brother because of his mild learning disability in 3rd grade. His self-esteem thrived during his homeschool years and he ended up prefering it over "regular" school.
Here in MD, we have 2 homeschool schools..I know that sounds funny. But the kids go 2 days a week and are at home with work the other 3. The homeschool community decided to get together with their common ideas on schooling and values to create such a "school". On Friday afternoons, the kids get together for a specials day where they participate in sports, music, and/or art programs. Lots of fun!
Subsequently, my mom pulled out my sister from regular school and sent her there as well. They absolutely loved it!
I also assisted from time to time in their studies and I really took to Shirley Grammar curriculum mixed with IEW for creative writing.
Hope this helps!
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VictoriaNTC
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2009 21:33
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Thank you Rosie!
I am grateful for the help!
I want so badly to write ..somewhere what this school is doing to my child. Just to let it out.
However, I should not yet because I believe I get what I think about...whether wanted or not..so I am really trying to just focus on this new beginning, for now.
My aunt taught her 5 children at home, and they graduated early, went on to tech school and have bright futures.
I went to school with my son several times, it was an uncomfortable place. It felt like military school.
Jack is nearly 10, so maybe he can take the Thirty Day Challenge with me next summer. Watch him make more money than Mom does!
I appreciate everyone's help!
Victoria
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