homeschool parents
vickreymandy
I am inquiring any helpful information on homeschooling. the pro's and
con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you use and any info
you may have! thank you!!!
con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you use and any info
you may have! thank you!!!
billyandjoanne
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<mandy_vickrey@k...> wrote:
My kids love not being in school! Who wouldn't? LOL The pros and cons
would probably be different for each person, I imagine.
As for curriculium....we don't use one, not the kind you're talking
about anyway. This is an unschooling list. There's a ton of great
homeschooling lists that can answer about curriculium but why not read
around here first...you may like what you see. :-)
Good luck with what ever you decide. :-)
<mandy_vickrey@k...> wrote:
> I am inquiring any helpful information on homeschooling. the pro'sand
> con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you use and any infoHello!
> you may have! thank you!!!
My kids love not being in school! Who wouldn't? LOL The pros and cons
would probably be different for each person, I imagine.
As for curriculium....we don't use one, not the kind you're talking
about anyway. This is an unschooling list. There's a ton of great
homeschooling lists that can answer about curriculium but why not read
around here first...you may like what you see. :-)
Good luck with what ever you decide. :-)
Jennifer
I don't have much to say because my kids are too
little to be considered hsing. But I've always
wondered about this, especially since I rarely hear
the cons, so I'm really looking forward to reading the
answers.
Oh, let me piggyback onto this (you know I can never
keep quiet):
A couple years ago I asked a hsing mother this same
question, and was really intrigued by her answer: She
said that while she personally didn't have this
problem, there was reason to think that hsing parents
had worse marriages, because so much of their energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.
Comments?
Jenny
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little to be considered hsing. But I've always
wondered about this, especially since I rarely hear
the cons, so I'm really looking forward to reading the
answers.
Oh, let me piggyback onto this (you know I can never
keep quiet):
A couple years ago I asked a hsing mother this same
question, and was really intrigued by her answer: She
said that while she personally didn't have this
problem, there was reason to think that hsing parents
had worse marriages, because so much of their energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.
Comments?
Jenny
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wrote:
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> con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you
> use and any info
> you may have! thank you!!!
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From: Jennifer <beanmommy2@...>
A couple years ago I asked a hsing mother this same
question, and was really intrigued by her answer: She
said that while she personally didn't have this
problem, there was reason to think that hsing parents
had worse marriages, because so much of their energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.
Comments?
-=-=-=-=-
I can certainly imagine that in a strict homeSCHOOLING family. Burn-out
is a serious problem with them. Burn-out with the children and school
and with marriage.
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
October 6-9, 2005
http://liveandlearnconference.org
From: Jennifer <beanmommy2@...>
A couple years ago I asked a hsing mother this same
question, and was really intrigued by her answer: She
said that while she personally didn't have this
problem, there was reason to think that hsing parents
had worse marriages, because so much of their energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.
Comments?
-=-=-=-=-
I can certainly imagine that in a strict homeSCHOOLING family. Burn-out
is a serious problem with them. Burn-out with the children and school
and with marriage.
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
October 6-9, 2005
http://liveandlearnconference.org
Heather
<But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.>
Same for us. Since ALL of us are living lives with more freedom, we are
much closer as a result. And having more fun!
And for those thinking about going to the conference, here is another plug.
Attending an unschooling conference back when we just happened upon the
whole concept of homeschooling - transformed our lives. So if you can get
there, GO!
Heather
tucson
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never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.>
Same for us. Since ALL of us are living lives with more freedom, we are
much closer as a result. And having more fun!
And for those thinking about going to the conference, here is another plug.
Attending an unschooling conference back when we just happened upon the
whole concept of homeschooling - transformed our lives. So if you can get
there, GO!
Heather
tucson
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In a message dated 7/27/2005 12:35:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
kbcdlovejo@... writes:
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.
This is also true of our marriage. We have a blended family with five
children with my two living with us and unschooling. It has created an extra bond
both within our family and between Broc and I. When we first married 6
years ago, we did school-at-home and that was sort of "my job to take care of."
Now, unschooling is our lifestyle and not a homeschooling method and it's
helped us to bond both as a family and as partners. Unschooling encompasses
our entire lives and it influences our individual interests, time spent as a
family, vacations, friends we choose to spend time with, conversations and
lately a career move all the way across the country so that we can spend more
time together.
It's all part of who we are and we enjoy being part of the larger
unschooling community that is all over the country.
I'm a better parent and so is Broc because of unschooling. I'm much nicer
to be around. We are all just a happier family. That all makes for a
healthier stronger marriage.
Plus...he is just a "cool husband" and I'm crazy about him. >G<
Gail
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kbcdlovejo@... writes:
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.
This is also true of our marriage. We have a blended family with five
children with my two living with us and unschooling. It has created an extra bond
both within our family and between Broc and I. When we first married 6
years ago, we did school-at-home and that was sort of "my job to take care of."
Now, unschooling is our lifestyle and not a homeschooling method and it's
helped us to bond both as a family and as partners. Unschooling encompasses
our entire lives and it influences our individual interests, time spent as a
family, vacations, friends we choose to spend time with, conversations and
lately a career move all the way across the country so that we can spend more
time together.
It's all part of who we are and we enjoy being part of the larger
unschooling community that is all over the country.
I'm a better parent and so is Broc because of unschooling. I'm much nicer
to be around. We are all just a happier family. That all makes for a
healthier stronger marriage.
Plus...he is just a "cool husband" and I'm crazy about him. >G<
Gail
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coolcrew
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.>
Same here it is our anniversary today and I have never been happier.
Ruth
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never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.>
Same here it is our anniversary today and I have never been happier.
Ruth
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Plus...he is just a "cool husband" and I'm crazy about him. >G<
-=-=-=-
Yeah---me too!
Crazy about Broc, that is! <g>
I think my Ben's a "cool husband" too! <g>
~Kelly
-=-=-=-
Yeah---me too!
Crazy about Broc, that is! <g>
I think my Ben's a "cool husband" too! <g>
~Kelly
[email protected]
-----Original Message-----
From: vickreymandy <mandy_vickrey@...>
I am inquiring any helpful information on homeschooling. the pro's
and
con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you use and any info
you may have! thank you!!!
-=-=-=-
Well, she didn't stay long! She just unsubbed! <G> We ran her off
quickly!
~Kelly
From: vickreymandy <mandy_vickrey@...>
I am inquiring any helpful information on homeschooling. the pro's
and
con's do your kids enjoy it what curriculium do you use and any info
you may have! thank you!!!
-=-=-=-
Well, she didn't stay long! She just unsubbed! <G> We ran her off
quickly!
~Kelly
Deb Lewis
***Well, she didn't stay long! She just unsubbed!***
Worst case of ADD I've ever seen. <g>
Deb Lewis
Worst case of ADD I've ever seen. <g>
Deb Lewis
Deb Lewis
***that hsing parents had worse marriages, because so much of their
energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.***
That has not been our experience.
We've been through some really tough times, my father's long illness and
caring for him in our home when he was dying. My father in law's long
illness and caring for him in our home when he was dying. My mother in
laws struggle with depression and anxiety, a long stretch of
unemployment, my mothers very recent onset of serious memory loss, not to
mention the normal stuff of family and life.
Our commitment to unschooling and a joyous home life has kept us all sane
and focused on what's really important. We're better parents, better
partners, nicer to each. I don't know how our family would have
survived if we'd been screaming about dirty dishes and bed times and
homework and whatever else, like I see happening in some families around
me.
Deb Lewis
energy
is focused on the kids and not each other.***
That has not been our experience.
We've been through some really tough times, my father's long illness and
caring for him in our home when he was dying. My father in law's long
illness and caring for him in our home when he was dying. My mother in
laws struggle with depression and anxiety, a long stretch of
unemployment, my mothers very recent onset of serious memory loss, not to
mention the normal stuff of family and life.
Our commitment to unschooling and a joyous home life has kept us all sane
and focused on what's really important. We're better parents, better
partners, nicer to each. I don't know how our family would have
survived if we'd been screaming about dirty dishes and bed times and
homework and whatever else, like I see happening in some families around
me.
Deb Lewis
[email protected]
In a message dated 7/27/2005 11:27:05 AM SA Pacific Standard Time,
beanmommy2@... writes:
problem,,,,,,,,,, not like it was when they were in public school........>>JUNE
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beanmommy2@... writes:
>personally, that isnt a problem at all in fact school isnt a
> A couple years ago I asked a hsing mother this same
> question, and was really intrigued by her answer: She
> said that while she personally didn't have this
> problem, there was reason to think that hsing parents
> had worse marriages, because so much of their energy
> is focused on the kids and not each other.
>
> Comments?
>
> Jenny
>
>
problem,,,,,,,,,, not like it was when they were in public school........>>JUNE
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elizabeth roberts
I have to agree. I think that unschooling is definitely helping Paul and I to have a strong marriage, and our family to be stronger as well. My kids really enjoy each other's company, and we theirs. I grew up in a very formal and strict household, and am not close to my mother or my brothers.
Elizabeth, NYC
coolcrew <grayfamily9@...> wrote:
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
never been stronger since we discovered unschooling. We're better
parents, better partners, better people.>
Same here it is our anniversary today and I have never been happier.
Ruth
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coolcrew <grayfamily9@...> wrote:
But in our UNschooling family, Ben and I agree that our marriage has
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parents, better partners, better people.>
Same here it is our anniversary today and I have never been happier.
Ruth
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Sylvia Toyama
there was reason to think that hsing parents had worse marriages, because so much of their energy is focused on the kids and not each other.
Comments?
****
We've found just the opposite to be true. When I married Gary, Will was 10 and in public school. By the time we found homeschooling, Will was 16, Andy was almost 5 (and already pre-registered for kindergarten) and Dan was just a few months old. When we made the decision to take Will out of school, life immediately got easier - and our marriage was less stressful. Three months later, we decided to keep Andy home from school and our life continued to be easier than what it was when Will was in school, both when I was single and married.
I find that during the years our kids are young, we don't have as much 'adult' time as we did before the younger boys came along. Then again, we've never known a time without at least one child, since Will was a toddler when we began dating. I look at our life now, and I know if we had to add homework, enforced bedtimes and all the madness that goes into getting even one child out the door to school every day, we'd all be miserable.
I can say absolutely that choosing not to send our kids to school has been good for our marriage. Of course, we're unschoolers -- I can see where if I was trying to keep up with a curriculum, assignments and other activities deemed necessary by so many school-at-home families, my marriage (and my sanity) would suffer.
Sylvia
Mom to Will (20) Andy (9) and Dan (4.5)
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Comments?
****
We've found just the opposite to be true. When I married Gary, Will was 10 and in public school. By the time we found homeschooling, Will was 16, Andy was almost 5 (and already pre-registered for kindergarten) and Dan was just a few months old. When we made the decision to take Will out of school, life immediately got easier - and our marriage was less stressful. Three months later, we decided to keep Andy home from school and our life continued to be easier than what it was when Will was in school, both when I was single and married.
I find that during the years our kids are young, we don't have as much 'adult' time as we did before the younger boys came along. Then again, we've never known a time without at least one child, since Will was a toddler when we began dating. I look at our life now, and I know if we had to add homework, enforced bedtimes and all the madness that goes into getting even one child out the door to school every day, we'd all be miserable.
I can say absolutely that choosing not to send our kids to school has been good for our marriage. Of course, we're unschoolers -- I can see where if I was trying to keep up with a curriculum, assignments and other activities deemed necessary by so many school-at-home families, my marriage (and my sanity) would suffer.
Sylvia
Mom to Will (20) Andy (9) and Dan (4.5)
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