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mareserinitatis

Homeschool stereotypes and how we don't fit into them...

Jun 12, 2008 16:36

Summer left an interesting comment on a previous post:

A lot of people would rather believe the stereotype than actually get to know someone as an individual.

I've been contemplating this a lot and have a few reactions to it.

My first reaction: Yes! I actually hadn't had the opportunity to develop a 'stereotype' before being asked to teach at ( Read more... )

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anonymous June 13 2008, 02:23:15 UTC

Why do you homeschool? A verity of reasons. They change all the time LOL. One reason is because I have one child that learns quickly and the other child who is a more hands on learner and needs to be moving a lot. Neither are good for conventional schooling ( ... )

mareserinitatis June 22 2008, 03:49:20 UTC

Especially when you get it asked when your children are actively playing with the children of the person asking that question LOL.

Very amusing. What do you say to those people?

Homeschool stereotypes anonymous June 17 2008, 20:15:32 UTC

Why do you homeschool ( ... )

Re: Homeschool stereotypes mareserinitatis June 22 2008, 03:50:38 UTC

Thanks for responding!

why we homeschool anonymous June 17 2008, 21:33:08 UTC

We homeschool mainly for academic reasons ( ... )

Re: why we homeschool mareserinitatis June 27 2008, 01:58:33 UTC

Thanks for your response!

anonymous June 18 2008, 14:43:01 UTC

Why do you homeschool? I want my kids to be excited about learning, not bored and trying to avoid it.
What technique or curriculum do you use? Do your kids work above or below grade level (or both!)? I guess I'm a bit of a holisitc unschooler. For grade level, probably both. Which is another great reason to homeschool.
What is your educational level? Do you feel this has an effect on your teaching (both limits and abilities)? Some college. Right now I don't think that's a problem. When my kids are older if there if I can't teach them something I can easily seek out someone else who can.
What does your daily schedule look like? What schedule? :)
Are your kids always polite and ready to learn? (*snicker*) Do the kids (or you!) get frustrated? Ha! Hahahahahaha!
How has this affected your parenting? I think I have to try harder to be more patient knowing I don't get an 8-9 hour break from them each day.
How much free time do they have? What do they do during their free time? What hobbies do they have? We have lots of free time, but that ( ... )

anonymous June 18 2008, 14:43:42 UTC

Sorry, forgot to sign the comment.

Summer
http://momisteaching.com

mareserinitatis June 27 2008, 01:59:08 UTC

Thanks Summer!

My Answers anonymous June 19 2008, 01:18:38 UTC

My answers can be found at
http://alasandras.blogspot.com/2008/06/you-are-invited-to-homeschool-mixer.html

This was a really neat idea.

~Alasandra

Re: My Answers mareserinitatis June 22 2008, 03:51:49 UTC

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for your response and the link.