Home Schooling

[lady1297]

I need to dump some thoughts. I''m not sure if this will be all in one post or end up multiple posts....we'll see how much time I can devote now before dinner time.

I WANT to homeschool Edward and by default, John too. My heart keeps telling me it's the right choice. And that is hard to actually articulate. You know, out loud. To people whose

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[ladybug777]

I think you definitely have to go with your heart. I understand your hesitation, but in th end, it's up to you. And if it doesn't work out, you can always go back to a traditional school program.

Have you looked into what kind of homeschooling support is available in your area? There is a place near my house that sets up classes for kids that are homeschooled. So they may go in 1 day a week and have a class with other kids, just to encourage that social interaction. There is also a playgroup/ organized sports group for homeschoolers. There is also an online school (k-8) that I have read about. The name is escaping me, but if you google online k-8, I'm sure you can find it. Heard great things about it.

Good luck!

[lady1297]

We have a local homeschool group- I'm friends with a few other women in it. I'm talking with them. I know they do field trips and weekly swim and gym class. I'm sure there is more.

I keep thinking, I can always go back, too. Sigh. Wish it were an easy thing to decide.

[kanga3033]

I could have written your post pretty much word for word. We are homeschooling this year and have learned a lot. Dh thinks the kids need to go to school, but can't really express why other than he just thinks they need to. I guess it's kinda like how I can't express why I don't want to send them. I agreed to try it so the girls will go for k and 1st. I go from being a little excited to wanting to cry.

[lady1297]

Joe and I have to talk about it. I've put out there that I'm thinking about it. He said before he would support it.

[happy1nuv]

hugs...i think the hardest part is deciding to do it... everything else will fall into place... and, you can take one day at a time...

give yourself time to find a rhythm... and reach out to some of your local hs groups now -- see if you find a good fit... check out mothering.com hs forum...theres some great advice there...

nak, more later.... :)

[lady1297]

I agree. Jumping in feet first is scary.

I"ll have to check MDC. I didn't think to look there. I'm already talking with some HS mom's.

[rockinlibrarian]

I think I could make the same lists of pros and cons, but for me the cons are outweighing the pros so much in actual weight (rather than number), particularly the "burnout" issues, that I'm pretty sure my answer for ME is no. But you keep mentioning that your heart is telling you to go with it, which may make you less succeptible to burnout than you think. The only thing I would caution about, when deciding to follow your heart-- is it REALLY YOUR heart telling you, or is it the inner Should-monsters, those voices that aren't really yours but are the ones you listen to because you think it's what you SHOULD do? In your case, it sounds like you already have Should-monsters on the CON side-- the what-would-people-think? one you started with. Those are Should-monster voices. You speak of your Heart as quite a separate voice. So maybe it IS worth listening to

[lady1297]

The burn out is a huge one for me. I need time to myself daily. Just to do something like a load of laundry. but there are always kids here, so it's not like I'm ever alone alone. And I miss that.

[rockinlibrarian]

See, GeekMom has another bit of homeschooling-related stuff up today: http://www.geekmom.com/2012/01/book-review-legendary-learning/ Also I just LOVE THEM so I'll keep plugging them.

My husband has started putting the kids to bed before I get home on evenings I work. This has made me feel SO MUCH LESS STRESSED. Who knew just a little break in responsibility could do so much?

[happy1nuv]

just found this today
http://www.largefamiliesonpurpose.com/2011/02/young-children-inclusion-in.html