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Hello!
My name is Amy and I've been lurking on this list (and a few of the other
unschooling lists) for quite a while and felt I should introduce myself. I'm
married to Brian and have a 4.5yo son and a 2.5yo daughter. My son would be
attending K in the fall, if he were going. We live in Toledo, OH . We belong
to a home-preschool group, though they tend to be a lot more structured and
what-curriculum-do-you-use-ABeka-of-course than I'm comfortable with. I love
following my kids' interests and astounded at what they learn compared to
when I used to try to "teach" them. My son is considered "very bright" (their
words, not mine) and I'm coming under a lot of pressure to send him to
school, especially as all his friends are now registering for K. Some of the
stories I'm hearing about K assessments and testing make my hair stand on
end. Anyways, this list has been a great source of encouragement for me and I
appreciate the help!
Amy

Amy Kagey
Usborne Books consultant
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zenmomma *

>>My son is considered "very bright" (their words, not mine) and I'm coming
>>under a lot of pressure to send him to school, especially as all his
>>friends are now registering for K.>>

When you think about it though, the brighter the child is, the *more*
they'll benefit from one on one time with a caring, involved adult. If you
look at the stories of any of the world's great thinkers, the common factor
is quite often lots of time with a caring adult and lots of time to think.

Life is good.
~Mary

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In a message dated 5/22/2002 11:58:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,
zenmomma@... writes:


>
> >>My son is considered "very bright" (their words, not mine) and I'm coming
>
> >>under a lot of pressure to send him to school, especially as all his
> >>friends are now registering for K.>>
>
> When you think about it though, the brighter the child is, the *more*
> they'll benefit from one on one time with a caring, involved adult. If you
> look at the stories of any of the world's great thinkers, the common factor
>
> is quite often lots of time with a caring adult and lots of time to think.
>

Thanks, Mary...I agree totally. Any doubts I have about homeschooling vanish
as soon as I picture him sitting bored in a classroom, staring out the window
with all his natural curiosity squelched. (Much as I did as a child....many,
many wasted hours.)
Amy


Amy Kagey
Usborne Books consultant
<A HREF="http://www.ubah.com/ecommerce/default.asp?sid=Z0939&gid=462366">Usborne Books Online Sales</A>
WW: -40.4 lbs


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