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From: John O. Andersen <andersen@...>
To: <editor_in_chief@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 4:31 PM
Subject: Homeschooling article by Linda Nichols
> The homeschooling article by Linda Nichols presents a very negative slant
on
> homeschooling. It's a shame that some homeschoolers structure their
program
> like that. We're not surprised to hear that they eventually burn-out.
>
> Others like us, see the home as the base of operations and make constant
use
> of a wide variety of community resources (other homeschooling families,
> subject-matter experts, parks, businesses, museums, volunteer
opportunities,
> apprenticeships, libraries, government buildings, historic sites, etc.,
> etc.) to provide our children a first-rate education.
>
> Such an arrangement can be intellectually stimulating for children and
> parents alike. And it's within the reach of anyone with the courage to
> break ranks with the mainstream.
>
> John Andersen
> Actively Involved Homeschooling Dad
> Portland, Oregon
> http://members.xoom.com/joandersen
>
> "Only dead fish go with the flow." Anon.
>