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I would like to share my thoughts on children that entertain
PS thoughts.

I am on my second time around homeschooling the same child.
He reached a point of wanting to go back to school, the pressure
was intense. Not only from him, but everyone else who had
reservations about homeschooling in the first place, jumped
on the band wagon and cheered him on. His mind was made up.
I let him go back, it was a new school, I had high hopes for him.
He was 12.
It was wonderful in the begining. Thats what you would call the
honeymoon period. That ended quite abrubtly.

Because I have been through this, I know first hand that
It can be very damaging, to both of you. I would recommend
thinking things through before making any changes.
Also, keep in mind that putting them in to PS, and taking
them out, its not that easy, espcially if you are not expecting it
when the time comes.

Be prepared for open arms from the school when the first
day comes, and then watch your back, as its going to come
back on YOU hard and fast when your child doesn't handle
the school work, or a situation the right way.
If you have had a hard time understanding unschooling, but
trying it out, I will tell you right now, that this unschooling not well
known in the PS system, and YOUR child will probably turn into
the best damn spokesperson on the subject, when asked
what was homeschool like by a teacher, or other peers!

My Son recieved so many compliments when he first started
school, his kindness, and manners, impressed the school staff.
He went to school, nicely dressed and handsome!
As the months passed, I watched our son turn into a selfish
brat. He didn't care if his clothes were clean or dirty, or were
play clothes. Screamed if I told him to take a bath, or just
wash his hair. I had forgotten this PS side of him. I hated
the mornings with a passion.

If you think your child has any learning disabilities, brace yourself
for and special ed. services or something called an IEP.

I found out what had been going on at school. My son broke
down at the kitchen table one night crying and told me everything.
The damage was done. I was furious, and immediately pulled him.

Starting a family business and making it work is hard. Having
Drew home has been a big change and has added more to my
day, I am also not used to having him around everyday. This
is a small price to pay, not many understand my commitment,
and thats ok. I used to constantly worry, about way too many
what if's when I had him home before. (I had a very long list
of anxieties!) LOL.

God and I have alot of talks.

I don't know everything, but I know where we have been.

Linda










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