| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
hbinkster3
5 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 15 2006 : 9:31:36 PM
|
Hi There,
My DS is 9 going on 10.
He has suddenly decided that he wants nothing to do with all of the "things" he used to want to do, like baseball, Awanas, etc. We have never pushed him into any of these activities, they were always something HE chose to do. I've offered to sign him up for new activities like Karate, 4-H Club, Cub-Scouts, etc. and he said he just wants to "Be with Mom".. I'm only worried about this because we are not in a neighborhood and have no other children for him to play with. This was his ONLY interaction with other children his age. Should I be concerned, or keep riding this out. (I feel honored that he only wants to be with me, though!  )
I appreciate any and all comments! |
|
|
Sandra Dodd
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2006 : 01:14:09 AM
|
Let him choose! Life isn't constant like an atomic clock. There are quiet times and busy times. There was a discussion here somewhere, and I brought a quote from an e-mail I'd gotten from Lyle Perry. If anyone reading this remembers where that was and could link it here, please do! He said it really well. Thanks.
Sandra Dodd
/unschooling
|
 |
|
|
Tuckervill
USA
214 Posts |
|
|
arcarpenter
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 08:31:22 AM
|
quote:
Originally posted by Sandra Dodd
There was a discussion here somewhere, and I brought a quote from an e-mail I'd gotten from Lyle Perry. If anyone reading this remembers where that was and could link it here, please do! He said it really well. [/b]
I think it's this one?
http://www.unschooling.info/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=783
Peace,
Amy
Mom to Fisher (b. 6/97) and Riley (b. 6/03) |
|
|
|
Jessica
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 11:20:55 PM
|
****I've offered to sign him up for new activities like Karate, 4-H Club, Cub-Scouts, etc. and he said he just wants to "Be with Mom".***
YAY! How lovely that he has the choice.
****Should I be concerned, or keep riding this out. (I feel honored that he only wants to be with me, though! ) ****
No, I think that if he is gladly choosing a more quiet mode right now, don't even ride it out~embrace it! When my children become more outside activity focused, I miss those home-y times.
So enjoy....
Jessica
|
|
|
|
Ren
183 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2006 : 11:48:52 AM
|
We call it the ebb and tide of living.:)
After moving up here to TN, my family became very HOME oriented. We've been mostly hanging out at home, doing a few hikes or park days with a local group, but not much at all.
That's been going on since October. My 16 year old has mainly been on his computer every day, all day. Suddenly, there has been an uprising of outward energy. My kids are asking about outside activities, signing up for stuff and generally wanting to be more on the go. It's really cool to watch this surge happen.
Trust the process. There are seasons to life and some seasons are quiet, reflective, close-to-home seasons.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” ~Rumi
https://www.learninginfreedom.com
https://radicalunschooling.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
hbinkster3
5 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 11:51:54 PM
|
Wow! I forgot I posted this last year! LOL!! Just found this site again, amongst a whole slew of other unschooling/homescholing/educational web links!
An update. We haven't been doing anything "organized" and things are going well. I'm relishing these moments now, because my DS is growing up...he's inquisitive, intelligent, and into all sorts of new and different things! He loves to watch Military shows, and knows quite a bit about all of the Wars our Country has been involved in. His "Schooled" friends come over and he teaches them about whichever wargame they are playing. He dresses up in "Army" clothes, chooses the appropriate weapons for that era, and off they go outside!! It's great and I'm sooo proud of him! Thanks for all of your input! (Even if I didn't see some of them until tonight!! :)
I've seen you ladies on other boards and always grab every piece of advice I can and appreciate all of your help!! |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
|
|
No More Outside Activities, Please!!
