Comments on: Homeschooling: Throwing In The Towel?

By: Leisa

Leisa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:03:12 +0000

You mentioned that you switched to SOS. Can I ask you honest opinion in that curriculum. I am referring more to the quality of education that it gives. My email addy says familyof5 but we are now a family of 6. I feel the challenge to get everything done in a days time. I have been considering SOS to save time with grading and record keeping. But had concerns about the quality. I would love your input in this area. My oldest is 14 so if you have an opinion on the high grades as well as the younger that would be helpful too. Thank you so much! ~~Leisa

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:42 +0000

Dana;

I appreciate your input. You have echoed someone at Facebook with the idea of stepping back. I do think that is wise.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:58:58 +0000

Hi Art;

Getting rid of toys and clutter makes less mess, less fuss. It can make your home more peaceful to have less. Simplicity.

Good question! Thank you for asking!

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:05:10 +0000

I think another point (which seems kind of counter-intuitive) is to take a step back. When you feel overwhelmed, the tendency is to do more, trying to catch up. Really it is a symptom of needing to step back, reassess what you are doing and how and make a plan.

Especially with a new baby. I’d take a break, check out a bunch of books (great literature and nonfiction books your others would be interested in) and read to them while nursing. Encourage them to write a story or draw you a picture while you’re doing dishes and practice some math facts while folding laundry.

There are other lessons they’re learning right now that are every bit as important as what your curriculum says they should be learning, but that can only be taught now, with the baby in your arms.

By: Jacque

Jacque — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:54:16 +0000

This is great advice Ruth. There are seasons when we are in a transition and the Father has something more for us. I have found that sometimes he will allow us to feel out of sorts. That meant it was time to look around, as you said, and see what change was needed in my life. This meant that either something in the way I was doing – or not doing – needed a change.

You have a great list! Staying home – me and our children – from outside activities, involving our children more in family and around-home activities, and getting rid of clutter – stuff- especially toys, was a great help to us.
For us, home schooling was never an option to get rid of. Change what we were doing, yes, but not stop home schooling altogether. To us, it is life, and not just something we do as an alternative. It is the only answer for our family to training and teaching our children.

I am also TOTALLY in agreement with your last statement. Sometimes the days may seem to drag on… but the season is so short. Hold them and enjoy this time. It will bring fond memories and tie heartstrings for their older years when they will need you so much.

blessings friend~

By: Art Vanderlay

Art Vanderlay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:56:39 +0000

Excuse me for asking, but how does getting rid of the children’s toys give you more time?

By: Charity

Charity — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:27:10 +0000

Hello,
I am a homeschooled freshman, and I would just like to say to never give up and just send your children to a public/christain school. Keep up the good fight and in all you do glorify God!
In Christ,
Charity