Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] SC
Myranda
Hi Virginia,
Where are you in SC??? I'm in Gaston, a tad south of Columbia!
Myranda
Hi Maria! My name is Virginia and I live in SC and I am trying to get my son Christopher (about to eight and in the second grade) out of the public school system. I just finished eight hours of paperwork and I am still not done. They put you through these hoops so you will be afraid and back down. I know.
Two years ago, when my son was in kindergarden, I tried to homeschool. The school got DSS involved because they thought my son had ADHD. His TEAHER had "diagnosed" him. Out of fear, I backed down. My ex and I had just separated and I was scared they would take Chris away from me. So I kept him in school and let them put him on Concerta. His problems have worsened instead of improving.
Although Chris manages to pass all his subjects, he is supposedly disruptive to the other students. I look forward to having him at home. I have been "homeschooling" him since he was born. Chris could write and read when he entered kindergarden. He knew his colors, shapes, numbers and such in pre-kindergarden. Children just have to learn the way they learn and the school system is not set up for that. They are set up as a diploma factory. I feel for you because I am there too. But I am proud of you for having the courage to do what you know is best.
The school system bullies parents into abdicating the right to the joys and wonders of teaching their own children. Their fear makes them do this. Our society has the cock-eyed notion that, if everyone does not conform to a set standard, that all of civilization will fall into anarchy. After two years of the "joys" of the public school system, I think I am ready for a little anarchy<ggg>.
Well, I will stop rambling now. Take care.
Brightest Blessings,
Virginia
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Where are you in SC??? I'm in Gaston, a tad south of Columbia!
Myranda
Hi Maria! My name is Virginia and I live in SC and I am trying to get my son Christopher (about to eight and in the second grade) out of the public school system. I just finished eight hours of paperwork and I am still not done. They put you through these hoops so you will be afraid and back down. I know.
Two years ago, when my son was in kindergarden, I tried to homeschool. The school got DSS involved because they thought my son had ADHD. His TEAHER had "diagnosed" him. Out of fear, I backed down. My ex and I had just separated and I was scared they would take Chris away from me. So I kept him in school and let them put him on Concerta. His problems have worsened instead of improving.
Although Chris manages to pass all his subjects, he is supposedly disruptive to the other students. I look forward to having him at home. I have been "homeschooling" him since he was born. Chris could write and read when he entered kindergarden. He knew his colors, shapes, numbers and such in pre-kindergarden. Children just have to learn the way they learn and the school system is not set up for that. They are set up as a diploma factory. I feel for you because I am there too. But I am proud of you for having the courage to do what you know is best.
The school system bullies parents into abdicating the right to the joys and wonders of teaching their own children. Their fear makes them do this. Our society has the cock-eyed notion that, if everyone does not conform to a set standard, that all of civilization will fall into anarchy. After two years of the "joys" of the public school system, I think I am ready for a little anarchy<ggg>.
Well, I will stop rambling now. Take care.
Brightest Blessings,
Virginia
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Evelyn Westbury
Myranda,I live in Orangeburg,S.C.I think that's about
40 minutes from Gaston.I just started unschooling this
week,after 4 years of homeschooling.I have a
dd-14,dd-11,and twin boys that are 7.Mostly I have
been reading the posts,and learning alot.:)
Evelyn
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40 minutes from Gaston.I just started unschooling this
week,after 4 years of homeschooling.I have a
dd-14,dd-11,and twin boys that are 7.Mostly I have
been reading the posts,and learning alot.:)
Evelyn
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Myranda
Hi Evelyn!!! Yes, you're not far from me at all! I bet you guys are having a ball this week! I have Brett (ds7), Tyler (ds5.5), and Cassidy (dd7.75mths). I could read about unschooling forever, I think.... even thought that's all we've ever done!
Myranda
Myranda,I live in Orangeburg,S.C.I think that's about
40 minutes from Gaston.I just started unschooling this
week,after 4 years of homeschooling.I have a
dd-14,dd-11,and twin boys that are 7.Mostly I have
been reading the posts,and learning alot.:)
Evelyn
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Myranda
Myranda,I live in Orangeburg,S.C.I think that's about
40 minutes from Gaston.I just started unschooling this
week,after 4 years of homeschooling.I have a
dd-14,dd-11,and twin boys that are 7.Mostly I have
been reading the posts,and learning alot.:)
Evelyn
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