Linda Rhoden

Hi, I am planning on homeschooling my 10 yr special needs son
this fall. He needs some routine and structure, but not the sit at
his desk and do worksheets all day. I do want some though. I would
like to work moree in areas he enjoys to keep his interest. If any
one has any favorite sites you would like to share I would sure
appreciate it.

Also, I have been told by a friend, (cps worker) that I should count
on being turned in since he is special needs. She said she would
be the one sent and just keep good records. My question is has any
one been turned into CPS for homeschooling? and what kind of records
should I keep. There are no specifics here that I have been told
or read, just have to have 180 days of school.

Thanks,
Linda


>From: "Lynda" Reply-To: [email protected] To: Subject: Re:
>[Unschooling-dotcom]Update, 6 Kids in Idaho Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 08:00:26
>-0700
>
>Here's the latest from mom. Many times on this list I have seen folks
>absolutely livid over CPS coming into homeschooling homes and trying to
>remove children. I have seen folks on this list make almost identical
>statements to those made by this mom. I am absolutely flabbergasted by the
>rush to judgement and the lockstep attitude that concurs with what the
>local brown-shirts have put out in the press.
>
>Lynda
>
>Source: Idaho Statesman http://www.idahostatesman.com/
>
>Monday, June 4, 2001
>
>McGuckin remains in jail following Monday hearing
>http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/daily/default.shtml
>
>A judge at a Monday afternoon hearing said JoAnn McGuckin could leave jail
>on her own recognizance if she would agree to terms set by the State
>Department of Health and Welfare around visits with her children, but she
>refused to agree and remains in jail. She also demanded an apology from
>government agencies for how the situation has been handled.
>
>Bonner County Jail 4001 N Boyer Road Sandpoint ID 83864-7449 Ph: (208)
>265-4375
>
>The mother's statement
>http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/daily/20010604/LocalNews/126223.shtml
>
>Photo of Mrs McGuckin
>http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/daily/20010604/LocalNews/126223-63771.jpg
>
>"Those children are my children, not wards of the state. The state needs to
>learn its place and that is not in family business. It is up to them to
>explain their behavior to everyone because it affects us all. May the
>public demand some answers. May the family be protected for ever and ever.
>
>"May they (the state) be punished for their imposition. But may affairs of
>the heart be the purview of love within the home, and may they never be
>confused. The Constitution of the United States of America supports this
>premise."
>
>-- JoAnn McGuckin's statement was released by her lawyer Sunday -----
>Original Message ----- From: "Vicki A. Dennis" > > bandaid, from walking in
>a > > public place minding our own business, I'd consider it fairly severe.
> > > > > Actually, there has been no indication that this reported injury
>occurred on > public property. The only reference to location is that of a
>person "walking > near the house". A house located on 40 acres and with
>signs warning folks to > stay away. For all we know, dogs chased and bit
>someone who was either > accidentally trespassing while on a nature walk or
>was intent on checking out > this prime property. Or perhaps refused to
>continue on their way down a > public road when dogs displayed protective
>behavior while on private adjacent > property. > > Are y ou saying that if
>while bicycling a paved road, you or your child hit a > pebble and take a
>tumble, you would be upset because you would consider the > ensuing broken
>arm or cut on knee requiring either a butterfly bandage or 3 > stitches to
>be "severe"? > > My use of "carried away" refers to defining and usage of
>the word "severe" , > not to the emotional action one might feel for ANY
>"boo-boo" suffered by > one's babies---whether occurring on public or
>private property. > > Vicki > > > > > > Message boards, timely articles, a
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