Need help please
joalja2003
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
lydia c.
On 5/9/06, joalja2003 <nolans6@...> wrote:
it's dad and sons work day. Or if they are being rude you can just say "next
question" and then don't talk about it.
Lydia
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Be the person you want your children to become.
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>Just tell them it's teachers workshop or school recess. Or you could say
> I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
> this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
> being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
> please let me know. Thank you
>
>
it's dad and sons work day. Or if they are being rude you can just say "next
question" and then don't talk about it.
Lydia
--
Be the person you want your children to become.
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Momma
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
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Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
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Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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Thank you. I will use those!
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From: lydia c.
Date: 05/09/06 09:50:04
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Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
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From: lydia c.
Date: 05/09/06 09:50:04
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
On 5/9/06, joalja2003 <nolans6@...> wrote:
>
> I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
> this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
> being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
> please let me know. Thank you
>
>
Just tell them it's teachers workshop or school recess. Or you could say
it's dad and sons work day. Or if they are being rude you can just say "next
question" and then don't talk about it.
Lydia
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Pampered Chef Michelle
On 5/9/06, joalja2003 <nolans6@...> wrote:
ask or question be positive and optimistic! For instance if they ask where
your son is say, "! (How I wish we had ! and ? at the beginning of sentences
like the Spanish) Oh he went with his father this week to help him with some
roofing jobs! He is just so excited and this is such a wonderful
opportunity for him. If he were in school he would never have the chance to
learn all the things that he is this week. It's almost like an
apprenticeship if you think abou it!!" And smile and look happy about him
having this opportunity. It's one of the things I learned being a LLL
Leader. If people ask you stupid questions like, "Is he sleeping through
the night?" you simply repy (with a huge smile and try your best to look
rested LOL!) "We are sleeping just beautifully! I love to watch his little
face at night as he curls up and slumbers!" You don't tell them that he is
curling up to slumber 10 times a night :-D
well why is he doing
through Friday is a "school day" Do public school children learn NOTHING on
the weekends?
What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
as a career, but he is learning about a career choice. He is learning about
angles, measurements, layout, design, safety, putting in a hard day's work,
gaining pride in a job well done, satisfying a curiousity, further
developing his relationship with his father! OMG if all our children could
have that opportunity!
Dan periodically takes Emily to work with him (he's a computer network
engineer and programmer.) Seems like everytime he does he manages to find a
way to put her to work. Something blows up or they get an emergency where
they need 100 laptops out the door for adjustors so he has her configuring
the laptops and doing inventory checks. When he first started doing this he
was questioned all the time. "Shouldn't she be at home studying or
something?" Now they love it when she comes in because she knows what she
is doing, can be trusted with a task, and can actually communicate problems
and suggest solutions to resolve them. All this at 13 years old.
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
1yo's always outrank spell check :) Remember as I always say, "The only
person that you need to be accountable to about your children's education is
your children." Your family probably already thinks you are crazed for even
wanting to homeschool, so it may or may not help to say anything positive,
but just keep repeating yourself like a broken record. Another good
communication tool is to use lots of feeling words. Like you can say, "You
are surprised that I would let my son go learn a skill with his father."
Bwahahahahahahahaha!
--
Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
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>Change your attitude. I'm not saying this in a rude way, but when people
> Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
> roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
> son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
ask or question be positive and optimistic! For instance if they ask where
your son is say, "! (How I wish we had ! and ? at the beginning of sentences
like the Spanish) Oh he went with his father this week to help him with some
roofing jobs! He is just so excited and this is such a wonderful
opportunity for him. If he were in school he would never have the chance to
learn all the things that he is this week. It's almost like an
apprenticeship if you think abou it!!" And smile and look happy about him
having this opportunity. It's one of the things I learned being a LLL
Leader. If people ask you stupid questions like, "Is he sleeping through
the night?" you simply repy (with a huge smile and try your best to look
rested LOL!) "We are sleeping just beautifully! I love to watch his little
face at night as he curls up and slumbers!" You don't tell them that he is
curling up to slumber 10 times a night :-D
well why is he doing
> this on a school day?His school is his LIFE! He IS learning things. And who says that Monday
through Friday is a "school day" Do public school children learn NOTHING on
the weekends?
What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
> being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anythingWhat can he be learning? A career. Not that he will necessarily pursue it
> please let me know. Thank you
as a career, but he is learning about a career choice. He is learning about
angles, measurements, layout, design, safety, putting in a hard day's work,
gaining pride in a job well done, satisfying a curiousity, further
developing his relationship with his father! OMG if all our children could
have that opportunity!
Dan periodically takes Emily to work with him (he's a computer network
engineer and programmer.) Seems like everytime he does he manages to find a
way to put her to work. Something blows up or they get an emergency where
they need 100 laptops out the door for adjustors so he has her configuring
the laptops and doing inventory checks. When he first started doing this he
was questioned all the time. "Shouldn't she be at home studying or
something?" Now they love it when she comes in because she knows what she
is doing, can be trusted with a task, and can actually communicate problems
and suggest solutions to resolve them. All this at 13 years old.
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
1yo's always outrank spell check :) Remember as I always say, "The only
person that you need to be accountable to about your children's education is
your children." Your family probably already thinks you are crazed for even
wanting to homeschool, so it may or may not help to say anything positive,
but just keep repeating yourself like a broken record. Another good
communication tool is to use lots of feeling words. Like you can say, "You
are surprised that I would let my son go learn a skill with his father."
Bwahahahahahahahaha!
--
Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
Ask me how you can save 60% on some of our most favorite products!
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How about "it's career week!"
:)
Leslie in SC
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:)
Leslie in SC
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Jason and Stephanie Nolan
Thank you. I started out with a positive attitude and they kept on, So I
ended the conversation. LOL
You pointed out some good points. Thank you. I just got so frustrated. They
didn't know it though
My husband and son are having a wonderful time!
You have pointed out some really good points to me. Do you mind if I use
them?
Thank you soooo much!
Stephanie
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ended the conversation. LOL
You pointed out some good points. Thank you. I just got so frustrated. They
didn't know it though
My husband and son are having a wonderful time!
You have pointed out some really good points to me. Do you mind if I use
them?
Thank you soooo much!
Stephanie
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Pampered Chef Michelle
On 5/9/06, Jason and Stephanie Nolan <nolans6@...> wrote:
remember what a wonderful experience it was, not what he learned. What he
learned will just get absorbed into who he is. What he gets from being with
his father is going to be one of those impressionable moments that he will
look upon fondly! When he's an old man he will say something like, "I
remember when I was 10 years old my dad took me with him to work on a
roofing job. That was one of the best weeks of my life!"
You have pointed out some really good points to me. Do you mind if I use
your energy!
Thank you soooo much!
have even questioned ourselves from time to time.
--
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Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
Ask me how you can save 60% on some of our most favorite products!
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>That is what is important! Your son is going to look back on this time and
>
>
>
> My husband and son are having a wonderful time!
remember what a wonderful experience it was, not what he learned. What he
learned will just get absorbed into who he is. What he gets from being with
his father is going to be one of those impressionable moments that he will
look upon fondly! When he's an old man he will say something like, "I
remember when I was 10 years old my dad took me with him to work on a
roofing job. That was one of the best weeks of my life!"
You have pointed out some really good points to me. Do you mind if I use
> them?But of course. That's why I posted them so you could have more fuel for
your energy!
Thank you soooo much!
>Most of us have been questioned by family and "well-meaning" friends and
> Stephanie
have even questioned ourselves from time to time.
--
Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
Ask me how you can save 60% on some of our most favorite products!
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Jason and Stephanie Nolan
You are so right! This is an opportunity of a lifetime for both of them
really. I am so grateful they get to expierence this together and have those
memories to share!
Thank you for taking your time to post this for me. It has really helped me
out a lot!
Stephanie
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really. I am so grateful they get to expierence this together and have those
memories to share!
Thank you for taking your time to post this for me. It has really helped me
out a lot!
Stephanie
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Hi Stephanie,
My feeling is that its best to thank your inquisitive family and assure them
that you appreciate their concerns and enthusiastically state that you know
are doing what's best for your kids. If they sense any apprehension on your
part they will continue to try to persuade you to do it their way. I wouldn't
try to sell them on the idea that spending the day at work with Dad is better
than sitting at a desk writing spelling words 10 times. They will probably
never understand the truth and it will open up a door for them to continue to
question your methods.
Wasn't the bean dip idea from this loop? After reminding your family that
you are taking care of your child's education offer them some bean dip. If they
continue with questioning repeat that you have your son's education under
control and that there is no need to worry and offer the bean dip again. If it
continues, stand your ground, reassure them and offer the bean dip again.
Peace and good luck fending off the doubters. They may understand eventually
as they watch your children thrive.
Robin in MA
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My feeling is that its best to thank your inquisitive family and assure them
that you appreciate their concerns and enthusiastically state that you know
are doing what's best for your kids. If they sense any apprehension on your
part they will continue to try to persuade you to do it their way. I wouldn't
try to sell them on the idea that spending the day at work with Dad is better
than sitting at a desk writing spelling words 10 times. They will probably
never understand the truth and it will open up a door for them to continue to
question your methods.
Wasn't the bean dip idea from this loop? After reminding your family that
you are taking care of your child's education offer them some bean dip. If they
continue with questioning repeat that you have your son's education under
control and that there is no need to worry and offer the bean dip again. If it
continues, stand your ground, reassure them and offer the bean dip again.
Peace and good luck fending off the doubters. They may understand eventually
as they watch your children thrive.
Robin in MA
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Jason and Stephanie Nolan
Hi Thank you Robin.
I will do that ;-) I guess I need to do some more reading on the bead dip!
But I sure do like that idea!
Stephanie
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I will do that ;-) I guess I need to do some more reading on the bead dip!
But I sure do like that idea!
Stephanie
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Jason and Stephanie Nolan
Sorry I meant I need to do some reading here, to find the bean dip
conversation. That sounds like a really good idea.
Stephanie
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From: ohpurple1@...
Date: 05/09/06 10:49:09
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi Stephanie,
My feeling is that its best to thank your inquisitive family and assure them
that you appreciate their concerns and enthusiastically state that you know
are doing what's best for your kids. If they sense any apprehension on your
part they will continue to try to persuade you to do it their way. I wouldn
t
try to sell them on the idea that spending the day at work with Dad is
better
than sitting at a desk writing spelling words 10 times. They will probably
never understand the truth and it will open up a door for them to continue
to
question your methods.
Wasn't the bean dip idea from this loop? After reminding your family that
you are taking care of your child's education offer them some bean dip. If
they
continue with questioning repeat that you have your son's education under
control and that there is no need to worry and offer the bean dip again. If
it
continues, stand your ground, reassure them and offer the bean dip again.
Peace and good luck fending off the doubters. They may understand
eventually
as they watch your children thrive.
Robin in MA
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conversation. That sounds like a really good idea.
Stephanie
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From: ohpurple1@...
Date: 05/09/06 10:49:09
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi Stephanie,
My feeling is that its best to thank your inquisitive family and assure them
that you appreciate their concerns and enthusiastically state that you know
are doing what's best for your kids. If they sense any apprehension on your
part they will continue to try to persuade you to do it their way. I wouldn
t
try to sell them on the idea that spending the day at work with Dad is
better
than sitting at a desk writing spelling words 10 times. They will probably
never understand the truth and it will open up a door for them to continue
to
question your methods.
Wasn't the bean dip idea from this loop? After reminding your family that
you are taking care of your child's education offer them some bean dip. If
they
continue with questioning repeat that you have your son's education under
control and that there is no need to worry and offer the bean dip again. If
it
continues, stand your ground, reassure them and offer the bean dip again.
Peace and good luck fending off the doubters. They may understand
eventually
as they watch your children thrive.
Robin in MA
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In a message dated 5/9/2006 10:59:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
nolans6@... writes:
Sorry I meant I need to do some reading here, to find the bean dip
conversation. That sounds like a really good idea.
It may have been from another loop if you don't find it here.
Good luck and try not to let others make you doubt what you know is right.
Peace,
Robin in MA
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nolans6@... writes:
Sorry I meant I need to do some reading here, to find the bean dip
conversation. That sounds like a really good idea.
It may have been from another loop if you don't find it here.
Good luck and try not to let others make you doubt what you know is right.
Peace,
Robin in MA
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HABIB OWENS
Hello,
I am new to unschooling and the group but I have been lurking and reading the emails for awhile. Before I came home with my three children I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is that people do not give much credit to what they don't know or to the everyday things or leisure activites they do for learning purposes. It is when those things are taken away that they see the value. Instead of giving family or others answers about what our children are learning I often ask them what they learned from the same actiivity. I know that my children learn conflict resoluiton from play from picking teams or sharing on the playground. I also believe that the people questioning me are doing so that I am able to see the positives of uncschoioling and help me remeber why I do what I do for my children even when I doubt are they learning enough.
Tywane
The way for a person to rise is to improve themselves every way they can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder them. - Abraham Lincoln -
----- Original Message ----
From: Momma <southernbelle@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:53:19 AM
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
_____
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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I am new to unschooling and the group but I have been lurking and reading the emails for awhile. Before I came home with my three children I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is that people do not give much credit to what they don't know or to the everyday things or leisure activites they do for learning purposes. It is when those things are taken away that they see the value. Instead of giving family or others answers about what our children are learning I often ask them what they learned from the same actiivity. I know that my children learn conflict resoluiton from play from picking teams or sharing on the playground. I also believe that the people questioning me are doing so that I am able to see the positives of uncschoioling and help me remeber why I do what I do for my children even when I doubt are they learning enough.
Tywane
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----- Original Message ----
From: Momma <southernbelle@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:53:19 AM
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
_____
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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--- In [email protected], "Momma" <southernbelle@...>
wrote:
something to appease my friends and family when it comes to
unschooling. It'd feel to much like lying, I don't have lessons
planned for my kids, they aren't going to have to cram. If my family
or any friends or my husbands family, attacks me for how we
homeschool...tough shit. I'll give a small sample of why we unschool
and how freaking AWESOME unschooling is and unless they are willing to
read books or even just TRY to understand, the subject will end. I
was worried earlier this month about our trip but I'm not anymore, I
feel so empowered. I don't have to be nasty but I can be firm.
I had a VERY positive unschooling moment today. Zachary *wanted* to
do the PRE-GED (couple weeks ago) and he was doing damn good learning
on his own, if he had a question he asked. That proves that he is
self motivated and capable of learning things at "higher levels". A
child doesn't need 12 years of an education to prepare for an SAT
should Zak want to go college...he only *needs* prep study guides and
prep tests..that is it. He has a love of higher maths, say he just
solely looks at math/physics for the next several years, he can CLEP
out of having to take math in college. If he wants it bad enough
he'll do it. Everyday, both of my children learn something, that
PROVES that they are capable of learning.
I WILL MISS ALL OF YOU!!! See you in about 17-20 days!
~Sandy Winn
wrote:
> The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to betheir
> attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.I can't do that, lol, maybe others can but it's not in me to just say
>
> Dawn
something to appease my friends and family when it comes to
unschooling. It'd feel to much like lying, I don't have lessons
planned for my kids, they aren't going to have to cram. If my family
or any friends or my husbands family, attacks me for how we
homeschool...tough shit. I'll give a small sample of why we unschool
and how freaking AWESOME unschooling is and unless they are willing to
read books or even just TRY to understand, the subject will end. I
was worried earlier this month about our trip but I'm not anymore, I
feel so empowered. I don't have to be nasty but I can be firm.
I had a VERY positive unschooling moment today. Zachary *wanted* to
do the PRE-GED (couple weeks ago) and he was doing damn good learning
on his own, if he had a question he asked. That proves that he is
self motivated and capable of learning things at "higher levels". A
child doesn't need 12 years of an education to prepare for an SAT
should Zak want to go college...he only *needs* prep study guides and
prep tests..that is it. He has a love of higher maths, say he just
solely looks at math/physics for the next several years, he can CLEP
out of having to take math in college. If he wants it bad enough
he'll do it. Everyday, both of my children learn something, that
PROVES that they are capable of learning.
I WILL MISS ALL OF YOU!!! See you in about 17-20 days!
~Sandy Winn
Jason and Stephanie Nolan
Thank you for responding to me. That is an idea too.
Stephanie
-------Original Message-------
From: Momma
Date: 05/09/06 13:23:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
_____
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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-------Original Message-------
From: Momma
Date: 05/09/06 13:23:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
_____
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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> > I am getting questions like...well why is he doingJust smile and say, "Because the sun is shining!"
> > this on a school day?
That's my answer for all questions like that...why are your kids
playing outside? Because the sun is shining! (When it's raining I get
really strange looks, too.)
:)
Paige
Jason and Stephanie Nolan
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Thank you . That made a lot of sense to me.
Stephanie
-------Original Message-------
From: HABIB OWENS
Date: 05/09/06 16:40:05
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hello,
I am new to unschooling and the group but I have been lurking and reading
the emails for awhile. Before I came home with my three children I was a
recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is that people do not give
much credit to what they don't know or to the everyday things or leisure
activites they do for learning purposes. It is when those things are taken
away that they see the value. Instead of giving family or others answers
about what our children are learning I often ask them what they learned from
the same actiivity. I know that my children learn conflict resoluiton from
play from picking teams or sharing on the playground. I also believe that
the people questioning me are doing so that I am able to see the positives
of uncschoioling and help me remeber why I do what I do for my children
even when I doubt are they learning enough.
Tywane
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From: Momma <southernbelle@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:53:19 AM
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
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[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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-------Original Message-------
From: HABIB OWENS
Date: 05/09/06 16:40:05
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hello,
I am new to unschooling and the group but I have been lurking and reading
the emails for awhile. Before I came home with my three children I was a
recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is that people do not give
much credit to what they don't know or to the everyday things or leisure
activites they do for learning purposes. It is when those things are taken
away that they see the value. Instead of giving family or others answers
about what our children are learning I often ask them what they learned from
the same actiivity. I know that my children learn conflict resoluiton from
play from picking teams or sharing on the playground. I also believe that
the people questioning me are doing so that I am able to see the positives
of uncschoioling and help me remeber why I do what I do for my children
even when I doubt are they learning enough.
Tywane
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----- Original Message ----
From: Momma <southernbelle@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:53:19 AM
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
If family is being rude about it I would guess that no answer you give them
is going to be satisfactory. It's a waste of time to try to make them see
what they are not willing to see. It doesn't seem that they are asking
because they really want to understand. I would answer with a generic
response accompanied by a big smile. (I do this all the time with my
in-laws.) "We are very pleased with what he has learned this week." Or just
lie. "He has been keeping up with his regular lessons in the evening." Or "I
hear ya. We'll really have to cram next week to make up for this week, but
the quality time he's spending with his dad is worth it."
The truth will always be beyond their reach if this continues to be their
attitude. Tell them what they want to hear then everyone is happy.
Dawn
_____
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joalja2003
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Hi everyone. I am running into a situation right now. My husband is a
roofer. And, this week he is all alone. Well he took our 10 year old
son with him for this job. Our son is LOVING it and learning a lot.
The problem is I have family who is questioning me on this. And, I am
so frustrated with them right now I can not think of something good to
say back to them. I am getting questions like...well why is he doing
this on a school day? What can he be learning? Etc.. mind you they are
being really rude with their comments too. If you can think of anything
please let me know. Thank you
Sorry I didn't spell check this, my 1 yr old is needing me.
Stephanie
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Hi Stephanie- I know that I am new to this group and so maybe I should
hold my piece but somtimes I just can't keep my trap shut. I think
that if my family was going to be rude to me about it I would just tell
them to mind their own business. Although some of the responses from
the other moms here were great--especially the one about the sun
shining! I loved it! But anyway, bottom line is that you are the mama
and this decision is between you and your dh. No one else has to the
right to question you even if they think they do.
Kristi in IA
hold my piece but somtimes I just can't keep my trap shut. I think
that if my family was going to be rude to me about it I would just tell
them to mind their own business. Although some of the responses from
the other moms here were great--especially the one about the sun
shining! I loved it! But anyway, bottom line is that you are the mama
and this decision is between you and your dh. No one else has to the
right to question you even if they think they do.
Kristi in IA
Pamela Sorooshian
On May 9, 2006, at 10:40 AM, HABIB OWENS wrote:
-- she is a radical unschooler, herself, and has helped all the
professors and other students in her department understand at least a
bit about unschooling. She says they are THE most likely to "get it"
of any group of people around, because they've already put a lot of
thought into the educational value of recreation and leisure
activities. It apparently is just a small step further to think that
those "recreation and leisure activities" could entirely replace
conventional schooling as the primary way children, and other people,
learn.
-pam
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> I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is thatMy 21 year old is getting a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies
> people do not give much credit to what they don't know or to the
> everyday things or leisure activites they do for learning purposes.
-- she is a radical unschooler, herself, and has helped all the
professors and other students in her department understand at least a
bit about unschooling. She says they are THE most likely to "get it"
of any group of people around, because they've already put a lot of
thought into the educational value of recreation and leisure
activities. It apparently is just a small step further to think that
those "recreation and leisure activities" could entirely replace
conventional schooling as the primary way children, and other people,
learn.
-pam
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Hi Kristi,
Thank you for responding to you. You and I sound a lot alike, LOL
Stephanie
-------Original Message-------
From: clinstrom5
Date: 05/09/06 21:05:07
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Need help please
Hi Stephanie- I know that I am new to this group and so maybe I should
hold my piece but somtimes I just can't keep my trap shut. I think
that if my family was going to be rude to me about it I would just tell
them to mind their own business. Although some of the responses from
the other moms here were great--especially the one about the sun
shining! I loved it! But anyway, bottom line is that you are the mama
and this decision is between you and your dh. No one else has to the
right to question you even if they think they do.
Kristi in IA
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Thank you for responding to you. You and I sound a lot alike, LOL
Stephanie
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From: clinstrom5
Date: 05/09/06 21:05:07
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Need help please
Hi Stephanie- I know that I am new to this group and so maybe I should
hold my piece but somtimes I just can't keep my trap shut. I think
that if my family was going to be rude to me about it I would just tell
them to mind their own business. Although some of the responses from
the other moms here were great--especially the one about the sun
shining! I loved it! But anyway, bottom line is that you are the mama
and this decision is between you and your dh. No one else has to the
right to question you even if they think they do.
Kristi in IA
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HABIB OWENS
That is so cool. I love the feild of rec and leisure. Where is she going to go to school?
Tywane
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----- Original Message ----
From: Pamela Sorooshian <pamsoroosh@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:46:03 AM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
Tywane
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----- Original Message ----
From: Pamela Sorooshian <pamsoroosh@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:46:03 AM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help please
On May 9, 2006, at 10:40 AM, HABIB OWENS wrote:
> I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and what I know is that
> people do not give much credit to what they don't know or to the
> everyday things or leisure activites they do for learning purposes.
My 21 year old is getting a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies
-- she is a radical unschooler, herself, and has helped all the
professors and other students in her department understand at least a
bit about unschooling. She says they are THE most likely to "get it"
of any group of people around, because they've already put a lot of
thought into the educational value of recreation and leisure
activities. It apparently is just a small step further to think that
those "recreation and leisure activities" could entirely replace
conventional schooling as the primary way children, and other people,
learn.
-pam
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A few years ago dh and I took a guided raft trip
on the Nantahala and the guide was a young woman
who had just such a degree from (I believe) the
University of Florida. I think she even
mentioned that she was homeschooled. Gotta
wonder if it was the same person. It's not a
common degree.
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on the Nantahala and the guide was a young woman
who had just such a degree from (I believe) the
University of Florida. I think she even
mentioned that she was homeschooled. Gotta
wonder if it was the same person. It's not a
common degree.
--- HABIB OWENS <htowens35@...> wrote:
> That is so cool. I love the feild of rec andStephanie Jackson, Mommie to Clara Rhyse and Bella Pearl
> leisure. Where is she going to go to school?
>
> Tywane
>
> The way for a person to rise is to improve
> themselves every way they can, never suspecting
> that anybody wishes to hinder them. - Abraham
> Lincoln -
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Pamela Sorooshian
> <pamsoroosh@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:46:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Need help
> please
>
>
> On May 9, 2006, at 10:40 AM, HABIB OWENS wrote:
>
> > I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and
> what I know is that
> > people do not give much credit to what they
> don't know or to the
> > everyday things or leisure activites they do
> for learning purposes.
>
> My 21 year old is getting a degree in
> Recreation and Leisure Studies
> -- she is a radical unschooler, herself, and
> has helped all the
> professors and other students in her department
> understand at least a
> bit about unschooling. She says they are THE
> most likely to "get it"
> of any group of people around, because they've
> already put a lot of
> thought into the educational value of
> recreation and leisure
> activities. It apparently is just a small step
> further to think that
> those "recreation and leisure activities" could
> entirely replace
> conventional schooling as the primary way
> children, and other people,
> learn.
>
> -pam
>
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On May 10, 2006, at 5:29 AM, HABIB OWENS wrote:
> That is so cool. I love the feild of rec and leisure. Where is
> she going to go to school?
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