BADOLBILZ

I'm SSSOOO excited! I was just up at my parents house talking about
unschooling, unfooding, etc and I told them that I would like to go to
the conference. My sister said she wants to come too, but I shouldn't
try to get HER to unschool her kids because she's just the kind of
person who needs "structure" in her life...which is a joke because her
life is a mess. And my parents asked to learn more. I'm going to give
them the web address so they can read about the topics to be spoken on.
I really hope they'll all come. Unfortunately, dh can't because
they'll just be starting the harvest. But I've been talking to him about
all changes I'll be implementing in our lifes and he is okay with it and
trusts me to make the right decisions for our children.

One thing though, I'm embarrassed for being so hot-headed to Sandra and
to AnneO here and at unschooling.com. So if I don't come up to say
"Hi." it's because of that. HeidiC.

Kelli Traaseth wrote:

>I want to respond to this issue also, I hope this message comes through OK, on another list I'm on, I havn't been able to get the enter button to put breaks in between the paragraphs. We'll see.... In regards to my mom, she doesn't bring up the schooling much. She says she trusts me. But when she does, she tends to take things I say as a personal attack on her own parenting skills. I try and say, I know you did what you thought was best, but that doesn't always help. I also have to be zenlike. I take lots of breathes and calm myself. This week I was over there, at her house, and she thought the kids needed more 'guidance'. In other words, needing me to tell them what to do. I said they were doing quite well in finding lots to do and finding new things that they hadn't done before. They also are so happy and self assured. They get to do what they want! She also can't get over the unregulated TV/ gaming stuff. I brought up, "I sure am glad Steven Spielberg's mom didn't limit his use of a video camera! " Or " I'm glad Bill Gate's mom didin't say to him, honey, you've been on the computer too much!". She thinks my son has become more reclusive, like he doesn't talk to people as much anymore. Well, when she was last at our house he had just gotten a gameboy advance from a friend. Hmmmmm, I wonder why he didn't talk much. Plus she doesn't talk to him about anything he's interested in. I also said maybe he doesn't have anything to say. Maybe he isn't going to be a talkative person, isn't that OK? That's a huge point, if my kids don't talk with adults about what the adults think is 'interesting' or of 'importance', well, then they aren't learning anything! Sigh... And of course, video games can't be of importance. I told my Mom if she would ask him about what he was doing she wouldn't be able to get a word in edge wise, but she doesn't do that. I think she would rather he sat down and showed her how nice his handwriting is...how to multiply..and etc...bleck..that would impress her. Different priorities, I'd say. I just stay confident in my decision to unschool. And show the doubters how wonderful it all is!! Kelli
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In a message dated 4/13/03 1:22:37 PM, ynxn96@... writes:

<< One thing though, I'm embarrassed for being so hot-headed to Sandra and

to AnneO here and at unschooling.com. So if I don't come up to say

"Hi." it's because of that. HeidiC. >>

I'm so used to it, it doesn't bother me.

AND (disappointing to some people, but I doubt you'll be one of them!) I
don't even usually remember who writes what here or at unschooling.com.

When I say I'm reading for ideas and not responding to individuals, I really
mean it.

A couple of times I've written a response and hit "post" and THEN seen who
wrote the original and thought, "OH no, not her again; she'll definitely
think it's personal now." (Not thinking of you, though I'm not sure it
hasn't happened, either.)

I'm always HOPING that hot-heads will calm down, and I'm usually confident
that those who come in twisting and resisting and say "NO! it burns, it
scares me, STOP!" will eventually take the new idea, look at their children
through them and say "Oh! It's all cooled off now and I can handle it fine!"

Sandra

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In a message dated 4/13/2003 3:22:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ynxn96@... writes:
> One thing though, I'm embarrassed for being so hot-headed to Sandra and
> to AnneO here and at unschooling.com. So if I don't come up to say
> "Hi." it's because of that. HeidiC.

I wouldn't worry about it. Both are wonderful women! It'll be a great time!
I'm glad you're coming!

Be sure to reigster before June for the Early Bird discount--- and to make
your hotel reservations early!

~Kelly


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BADOLBILZ

That describes me pretty much. I would like to think I'm becoming more
opem-minded. I would like to meet you all! HeidiC.

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>I'm always HOPING that hot-heads will calm down, and I'm usually confident
>that those who come in twisting and resisting and say "NO! it burns, it
>scares me, STOP!" will eventually take the new idea, look at their children
>through them and say "Oh! It's all cooled off now and I can handle it fine!"
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>Sandra
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