D Klement

We hs/unschool because(our reasons changed over time so I'll list them
chronologically);
My son started hating school half way through grade one and his sister
at the same time was in kindergarten and extremely spirited and we
didn't want her labelled ADD. I didn't know * just* how spirited she was
until I found out from former volunteer moms and Sam after she was
pulled out.

I had had Optic Neuritis and had been blind in the eye for 5 days during
this same year and with other presenting symptoms suspected Multiple
Sclerosis.
Researched hs'ing and wondered why we hadn't considered it before.

Homeschooling/Unschooling ... as my disease has progressed (flare ups
with numb limbs, extreme tingling,weak legs, extreme fatigue, cognitive
difficulties <mush brain> and then periods of remission with not quite
total recovery, fatigue being the problem, I was glad of having nobody
elses's schedule to follow.

Gaining confidence in our children's abilities to learn furthured us on
to an almost total unschooling approach.
I admit I am math phobic and do whine at them occasionally about fitting
in some math.

We have one * labelled * child ... intellectually gifted ...didn't want
to leave school, stayed there and thrived, always knew she could leave
when she wanted too (pissed off the teachers cause she took no crap and
still doesn't).
She is in a self paced high school which is as close to hs'ing as one
can get in the Ps.

Buzz
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The Klement Family "Education is what survives when
Darryl, Debbie, what has been learned has been
Kathleen, Nathan & forgotten"
Samantha B.F. Skinner in "New Scientist".
e-mail- klement@...
Canadian homeschool page: http:\\www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/
Ont. Federation of Teaching Parents: http:\\www.flora.org/oftp/
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Debra Caruso

Where in Jersey that is where I was born and raised at the shore...Deb
in Va

Bonnie Painter wrote:
>
> We are in NJ.
>
> >From: "Amy" <kworthen@...>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Meeting new people..Fill in the
> >blanks...Please.
> >Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:27:29 -0700
> >
> >Bonnie,
> >Do you mind if I ask where in the northeast you are? We are in MA.
> >Amy
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Bonnie Painter <bonniepainter@...>
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 8:05 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Meeting new people..Fill in the
> >blanks...Please.
> >
> >
> > > I loved your post...
> > >
> > > I am new so would be happy to provide information.
> > >
> > > Why do you un/home school? We have decided to un/homeschool because our
> > > children are very bright, articulate, and creative. I do not want that
> > > taken away from them by someone telling them that their individualism
> > > doesn't matter, what society wants them to be is much more important.
> >They
> > > must be like everyone else! (YECK)
> > >
> > > How many children do you have, how old, and names? 2 children, 1 son
> >Mac
> > > who is 5 and one daughter Mara who is 3.
> > >
> > > What's your child/ren's most recent interest(s)? Well, Mac has been
> > > interested in trains since he was 18 months old. That is still ongoing.
> > > However, he has added skyscrapers and bridges to his interests. He is
> >also
> > > interested in reading and has just started reading some books on his
> >own.
> > > Mara doesn't really have any outstanding interests at this time. She
> >really
> > > likes board games and animals.
> > >
> > > WHat area does your family live in? The Northeast.
> > >
> > > Are you satisfied with the homeschooling laws in your state? Yes.
> > >
> > > DO you have any pets? yes, 5 cats, one dog and 2 fish
> > >
> > > ANy thing else you'd like to add: We also are very spiritual. We are
> >very
> > > active members of our Unitarian Universalist church. I have to add
> > > something that my son said to me today, as I felt that it was the most
> > > wonderful thing anyone has every said to me. "Mom, when I was inside
> >you,
> >I
> > > could see everything there." Dad then proceeded to ask if he could see
> >my
> > > heart. "Oh, yes. That was my favorite part. Your heart is beautiful
> >Mom"
> > >
> > > I too am extremely grateful at having found this list and have been
> >enjoying
> > > your posts. I wish that we weren't so busy right now (dance recitals)
> >so
> > > that I could reply to more...
> > >
> > > Bonnie
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Debra Caruso

Iwas born and raised in Manasquan and Sea Girt..my mom lives in SeaGirt
still,and one ofmy brothers lives in Wall.

Bonnie Painter wrote:
>
> We are near Trenton.
>
> >From: Debra Caruso <mama@...>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Meeting new people..Fill in the
> >blanks...Please.
> >Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 23:40:46 -0400
> >
> >Where in Jersey that is where I was born and raised at the shore...Deb
> >in Va
> >
> >Bonnie Painter wrote:
> > >
> > > We are in NJ.
> > >
> > > >From: "Amy" <kworthen@...>
> > > >Reply-To: [email protected]
> > > >To: <[email protected]>
> > > >Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Meeting new people..Fill in the
> > > >blanks...Please.
> > > >Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:27:29 -0700
> > > >
> > > >Bonnie,
> > > >Do you mind if I ask where in the northeast you are? We are in MA.
> > > >Amy
> > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > >From: Bonnie Painter <bonniepainter@...>
> > > >To: <[email protected]>
> > > >Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 8:05 PM
> > > >Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Meeting new people..Fill in the
> > > >blanks...Please.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > I loved your post...
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new so would be happy to provide information.
> > > > >
> > > > > Why do you un/home school? We have decided to un/homeschool because
> >our
> > > > > children are very bright, articulate, and creative. I do not want
> >that
> > > > > taken away from them by someone telling them that their
> >individualism
> > > > > doesn't matter, what society wants them to be is much more
> >important.
> > > >They
> > > > > must be like everyone else! (YECK)
> > > > >
> > > > > How many children do you have, how old, and names? 2 children, 1
> >son
> > > >Mac
> > > > > who is 5 and one daughter Mara who is 3.
> > > > >
> > > > > What's your child/ren's most recent interest(s)? Well, Mac has been
> > > > > interested in trains since he was 18 months old. That is still
> >ongoing.
> > > > > However, he has added skyscrapers and bridges to his interests. He
> >is
> > > >also
> > > > > interested in reading and has just started reading some books on his
> > > >own.
> > > > > Mara doesn't really have any outstanding interests at this time.
> >She
> > > >really
> > > > > likes board games and animals.
> > > > >
> > > > > WHat area does your family live in? The Northeast.
> > > > >
> > > > > Are you satisfied with the homeschooling laws in your state? Yes.
> > > > >
> > > > > DO you have any pets? yes, 5 cats, one dog and 2 fish
> > > > >
> > > > > ANy thing else you'd like to add: We also are very spiritual. We
> >are
> > > >very
> > > > > active members of our Unitarian Universalist church. I have to add
> > > > > something that my son said to me today, as I felt that it was the
> >most
> > > > > wonderful thing anyone has every said to me. "Mom, when I was
> >inside
> > > >you,
> > > >I
> > > > > could see everything there." Dad then proceeded to ask if he could
> >see
> > > >my
> > > > > heart. "Oh, yes. That was my favorite part. Your heart is
> >beautiful
> > > >Mom"
> > > > >
> > > > > I too am extremely grateful at having found this list and have been
> > > >enjoying
> > > > > your posts. I wish that we weren't so busy right now (dance
> >recitals)
> > > >so
> > > > > that I could reply to more...
> > > > >
> > > > > Bonnie
> > > > >
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Debra Caruso

La Leche League was a lifesaver for me after my youngest son Nick(12)
was born.I enjoyed the people,the support and it really encouraged me.I
nursed Nick until age 3 and a half....Deb in Va

Amy wrote:
>
> Lorrie,
> I'm not Julie, but I hope you don't mind me responding too. I'm a big fan of
> LLL. In fact, I'm starting my application to become a leader. You can check
> out there web site @ www.lalecheleague.org .
> Amy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Momandmore@...>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 7:51 AM
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> blanks...Please.
>
> > Julie,
> >
> > I read in you post that you live in the Southeast and have joined the La
> > Leche League. Where abouts do you live. I would be interested in hearing
> > about this league.
> >
> > Lorrie
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