Suggestions please?
J. Stauffer
I have been asked to sit on a panel for a homeschool support group meeting.
The panel will consist of people who use various styles to homeschool,
school-at-home, unit studies, eclectic, and me. The audience will consist
of primarily "Christians who homeschool for religious reasons/who believe in
wifely submission/who control all aspects of their children's lives."
It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were.
Julie S.
The panel will consist of people who use various styles to homeschool,
school-at-home, unit studies, eclectic, and me. The audience will consist
of primarily "Christians who homeschool for religious reasons/who believe in
wifely submission/who control all aspects of their children's lives."
It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were.
Julie S.
[email protected]
In a message dated 12/3/03 9:18:35 AM, jnjstau@... writes:
<< It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were. >>
Hostile crowds can be rough, and a hostile rest-of-panel is a possibility too.
I would prepare some pre-written statements that could act as time-release
thought-changing packets. Something non-offensive but profound. And try to get
them out there at some point. Things like maybe "Many families find that as
they relax about expectations, children meet them anyway." or "Without the
freedom to choose, they can't choose to be good."
Sandra
<< It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were. >>
Hostile crowds can be rough, and a hostile rest-of-panel is a possibility too.
I would prepare some pre-written statements that could act as time-release
thought-changing packets. Something non-offensive but profound. And try to get
them out there at some point. Things like maybe "Many families find that as
they relax about expectations, children meet them anyway." or "Without the
freedom to choose, they can't choose to be good."
Sandra
Krisula Moyer
Wow, I don't envy that opportunity.
Do you think it would help to start by citing success stories you know and
then back tracking to "how they got to be so great ".? By success of
course I mean your definition - harmonious families, independent kids,
strong happy teenagers, or maybe moms who homeschool without burnout.
Doubtless the attenders are going to come with lots of different ideas about
what they are trying to accomplish by homeschooling. Clarity about what you
consider successful homeschooling will help people understand where you are
coming from.
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Suggestions please?
I have been asked to sit on a panel for a homeschool support group meeting.
The panel will consist of people who use various styles to homeschool,
school-at-home, unit studies, eclectic, and me. The audience will consist
of primarily "Christians who homeschool for religious reasons/who believe in
wifely submission/who control all aspects of their children's lives."
It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were.
Julie S.
Do you think it would help to start by citing success stories you know and
then back tracking to "how they got to be so great ".? By success of
course I mean your definition - harmonious families, independent kids,
strong happy teenagers, or maybe moms who homeschool without burnout.
Doubtless the attenders are going to come with lots of different ideas about
what they are trying to accomplish by homeschooling. Clarity about what you
consider successful homeschooling will help people understand where you are
coming from.
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Suggestions please?
I have been asked to sit on a panel for a homeschool support group meeting.
The panel will consist of people who use various styles to homeschool,
school-at-home, unit studies, eclectic, and me. The audience will consist
of primarily "Christians who homeschool for religious reasons/who believe in
wifely submission/who control all aspects of their children's lives."
It is set up for a few minutes presentation by each panelist followed by
questions. I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory but would appreciate any wisdom from others. I
thought it was just such a wonderful thing that an unschooler was even asked
to participate at this meeting that I want to go to the trouble of placing
myself in harm's way as it were.
Julie S.
Deborah Lewis
***I am pretty good at being able to frame things in such a way as
to not sound accusatory ***
There's a parenting book, "Whole Child, Whole Parent" by Polly Berends,
and it has a chapter on freedom where you might be able to find something
helpful.
It's a spiritual book so what you find there shouldn't offend any of your
listeners.
Deb L
to not sound accusatory ***
There's a parenting book, "Whole Child, Whole Parent" by Polly Berends,
and it has a chapter on freedom where you might be able to find something
helpful.
It's a spiritual book so what you find there shouldn't offend any of your
listeners.
Deb L
[email protected]
In a message dated 12/4/03 9:09:05 AM, ddzimlew@... writes:
<< There's a parenting book, "Whole Child, Whole Parent" by Polly Berends,
and it has a chapter on freedom where you might be able to find something
helpful.
<<It's a spiritual book so what you find there shouldn't offend any of your
listeners. >>
Good idea.
She quotes the Bible, but she quotes other religious works too.
I love that book.
Sandra
<< There's a parenting book, "Whole Child, Whole Parent" by Polly Berends,
and it has a chapter on freedom where you might be able to find something
helpful.
<<It's a spiritual book so what you find there shouldn't offend any of your
listeners. >>
Good idea.
She quotes the Bible, but she quotes other religious works too.
I love that book.
Sandra
Tia Leschke
>I do too, but I'll bet the homeschooling-because-they're-Christian folks
>Good idea.
>
>She quotes the Bible, but she quotes other religious works too.
>
>I love that book.
wouldn't.
Tia
J. Stauffer
Thanks for all the suggestions. I've got about a month to work on this so
I'm hoping I can research the book.
julie S.
I'm hoping I can research the book.
julie S.
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Subject: Re: [AlwaysLearning] Suggestions please?
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> In a message dated 12/4/03 9:09:05 AM, ddzimlew@... writes:
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> << There's a parenting book, "Whole Child, Whole Parent" by Polly
Berends,
> and it has a chapter on freedom where you might be able to find something
> helpful.
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> <<It's a spiritual book so what you find there shouldn't offend any of
your
> listeners. >>
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> Good idea.
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> She quotes the Bible, but she quotes other religious works too.
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> I love that book.
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> Sandra
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