tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170652.post112183370133321303..comments2023-09-26T09:25:55.628-06:00Comments on How Sweet It Is...: Discussions At HomeStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088862352619748013noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170652.post-1122836876090289132005-07-31T13:07:00.000-06:002005-07-31T13:07:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am getti...Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am getting more and more excited about homeschooling the more I think about it. I know it will be great :) I'll certainly keep you posted...<BR/><BR/>Love to all!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088862352619748013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170652.post-1122191992438161642005-07-24T01:59:00.000-06:002005-07-24T01:59:00.000-06:00I just wanted to encourage you with Homeschooling....I just wanted to encourage you with Homeschooling. I went to a private school from K5-6th grade. My Mom, who only has a High Diploma, pulled me out to Homeschool me. I graduated a year early because of Homeschooling. Before HS, I had horrible grades & couldn't read very well. I graduated with Honors. I know that lot of people get worried about the socialization issues, but if you are actively involved in church & go to all the activities provided by the HS group, then things will be ok. I hope everything works out!~Crystal~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10856446821031718971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170652.post-1122097893237463622005-07-22T23:51:00.000-06:002005-07-22T23:51:00.000-06:00Go Stacy! Homeschooling can be really rewarding if...Go Stacy! Homeschooling can be really rewarding if you have a plan. It can still be rewarding without one, but the rewards are not primarily scholastic.<BR/>Just wanted to pop in and thank you for your kind words on my blog. The funny thing is that YOU are the reason I started blogging. haha I found your blog from a comment you had made on Willena's and I try to respond to one of your posts but it wouldn't let me do it without a username. The next thing you know I figured out how to post pictures and now I overload the general population with them daily! haha So thanks! I'm really enjoying it inspite of myself. :)Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134058182195724878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170652.post-1122003580728258752005-07-21T21:39:00.000-06:002005-07-21T21:39:00.000-06:00You're the 2nd person questioning "why now" and "w...You're the 2nd person questioning "why now" and "why Shayne" so let me clarify :)<BR/><BR/>It has always been a "Plan B" but we just loved ECS so much that we<BR/>wanted to have the kids go there...especially while I still<BR/>had little babies at home.<BR/><BR/>There are several reasons for only doing Shayne.<BR/>1. She's the only one who wants to at this point.<BR/>2. It'd be an easier way to see how much we like it while I<BR/>get my feet wet with it.<BR/>3. I've always enjoyed teaching 5th grade curriculum.<BR/>4. I still want David to go through at least Kindergarten at<BR/>ECS because it is SO wonderful.<BR/><BR/>If the 1st year of homeschooling with Shayne goes well, you<BR/>can be certain that we will consider doing all of them.<BR/><BR/>And as an FYI, the MAJORITY of homeschooling families don't have teaching degrees BUT are often college-educated. In this day and age, it's become a very valid and successful option for many families. Colleges are actually RECRUITING homeschooled kids!<BR/><BR/>I wonder how many families are actually faking homeschool as a way to be lazy? It seems like any parents who care so little about education would also be the same kind of parent that would do anything to keep their kids out of their hair. However, I'm sure there are some people out there who are so care-free about everything that they could use the 'homeschooling' excuse as a way of not following through with their responsibilities.<BR/><BR/>You should search for homeschooling blogs in your spare time. You'll find EVERY kind of family imaginable. Some who are awesome and some who should be ashamed of themselves.<BR/><BR/>I will definitely let you know about fairs and such...Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088862352619748013noreply@blogger.com