Blessings From Home

Final Homeschool Decision For Now

We had a great summer with our trial run of homeschool. The kids and I learned so much, not only from learning from books, but also from each other.  I think that we can honestly handle homeschooling on a daily basis, however, I left the final decision to my husband....he was impressed with what the kids had learned but he asked that we wait one more year to really think about it. Although I didn't like the decision, I will accept it. I discussed with him that I didn't like the direction our son has been heading and that he is at an age of high influence, and that if we saw that PS was doing him more harm than good, that we should consider withdrawing him immediately.  He agreed wholeheartedly. My son has not become a terror by any means, but I've seen a subtle change in him, his attitude is different, the way he acts is different. Some of it, I know, is he is getting older, and not needing to depend on me as much, but the change I see is not one I like. He tends to be more hateful and rude to his sister which really upsets me. I think he is spending too much time with my oldest niece who is not a great influence, but I'm not sure what to do about that since I babysit them all the time. I guess I just need to be with them all the time, no more letting them run up to his room to do what they will. I plan on taking an active role in the kid's schooling. No, I'm not going to be homeroom mom, or PTO mom, but I am going to be a part of what they are learning. Something I have not totally done in the past. I'm going to do more than ask, what did you do today, or do you have homework? In addition we will have a daily family Bible time, either in the morning during breakfast or before bed. So for now, I am going to continue to pray on this decision, and God's will for our lives. I know that if it is meant for us to homeschool, God will lead us there. Thanks for following along in our journey so far.

Blessings,

Sara

Hello!

{ 09:06, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 } { Posted by mommyneedscoffee }

Taking an active roll in your child's education will always be the right choice. If it is homeschooling them, or just communicating more with his teachers, and taking a more active roll. Either way will benefit the most important person...the child.

What are your husband's concerns about homeschool? My husband was very apprehensive when I brought up the idea of homeschooling. I talked about it even before my oldest started kindergarden. It took us a few years to take that first leap of faith.

I remember, last year when doing math with my 8 yo, he was just blowing me away with how well he "got it". I NEVER knew! I, of course, saw his papers coming home from school. But never really thought about or was aware how far he could go given the opportunity! The teacher either never knew or never let me know.

I wish you luck in which ever path you choose to go!

Have a Great Day,

Jennifer
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