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By: Homeschooling worries | most | least

Homeschooling worries | most | least — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:18:30 +0000

[…] But from the end of next week he becomes too old for preschool - where he has been since we removed him from school - and he will be homeschooled full […]

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» Homeschooling worries Limberlime: Motherhood in Real-Time. — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:48:01 +0000

[…] But from the end of next week he becomes too old for preschool - where he has been since we removed him from school - and he will be homeschooled full […]

By: geepeemum

geepeemum — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:29:30 +0000

Wow. I admire your courage for doing this. I’m not sure, even if I honestly felt it to be in my children’s best interests, I’d feel able to bring myself to do this. Really. I’m kind of ashamed to admit that now that I think about it but… Well done.

By: a mummy losing it

a mummy losing it — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:30:13 +0000

You’ve made a brave and yet seemingly emminately sensible decision. He has been through far too much for someone his age and I - a complete stranger on the other side of the world - am very relieved to hear that he will now be with you rather than those horrible kids. I have no doubt he’ll blossom…

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:33:35 +0000

That is so great, and I’m so happy for you and your family. Our son is not yet school age but we have made the decision to homeschool as well. It’s an intimidating prospect, but when I think about what goes on in schools and all the crap I had to deal with as a child, I know I’m doing the right thing by my kids. I wish great things for the school systems, but they really need a lot of work. Best wishes for you and your family. Just remember, you’ll get more done in one hour than the school could in 4. You’re going to do great!

By: karrie

karrie — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:17:23 +0000

Wow Ella. What a rough ride.

I admire you for having the self-awareness to understand that our lives as mothers are happening now. Regardless of individual circumstances, it can sometimes be tempting to focus on “someday.”

Best of luck in homeschooling! Hope you find lots of support.

By: ella

ella — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:25:52 +0000

Sara, yes I am already networking. Home educating/homeschooling is a LOT less common in the UK than the US but those that do it seem to be very supportive and provide a great social network for home educated children to get together. (Thanks for your email too!)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:09:43 +0000

Go, Ella! I think the struggle to be proactive in the face of indifferent administrators is one of the most difficult parts of the school years. You’ve made a great decision for your little guy.

By: angela marie

angela marie — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 03:46:18 +0000

I cannot fathom a school that finds a way to exclude a child. I’m sorry that you and your little one had to experience bullying by both other children and the educational system.
Good luck with your homeschooling. It is our job to protect our children; you are doing just that.

By: Sarangeti

Sarangeti — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:00:38 +0000

All I can say is how those “educators” treated you is incredibly messed up.

Please look into networking with other parents who homeschool. In our country they have some kind of organization for support, so I’m sure there’s one similar to that over there!

You made the right decision! ((hugs))