tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919679237989243442.post4770516051517465766..comments2023-06-10T05:42:14.291-06:00Comments on Learning Every Day: I'd rather be a freakCheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08265662227412043695noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919679237989243442.post-88863912585070161412008-10-06T21:59:00.000-06:002008-10-06T21:59:00.000-06:00Yes, I figured I would send my kids to school to l...Yes, I figured I would send my kids to school to learn reading, writing and math and at home we would work on behavior, values, and responsibilities. Then, I go to parent teacher conference and find out they want me to teach reading, writing and math. They still go to school for pretty much the same reasons as the Masons stated. But now when I go to parent teacher conference, I let them know what their job is and what I am going to do (we work on responsibility at home and common courtesy and that sort or thing). Teachers aren't always crazy about it and my kids are "behind" the first few years but my sixth grader gets good grades and is in the highest math level (I think math is the only thing they have levels in [weird]) and has never been disciplined at school. So while I felt like a real odd ball for awhile I am happy with who my kids are and direction we're going as a family. And we still have a long way to go on the "this will never be taught at school" list toward making them responsible and independent thinking adults. Of course, I know that "independent thinking" thing is pretty radical, but you can't please everyone. So go ahead and be freaky (which your not) 'cause we could use a lot more of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919679237989243442.post-74405346930265115092008-10-02T15:51:00.000-06:002008-10-02T15:51:00.000-06:00Each of us came to earth with different strengths ...Each of us came to earth with different strengths and weeknesses. An we all have different ideas on how to parent. I say do what you feel is best for your kids and what you are most comfortable with and never mind the comments from the peanut gallery.<BR/>p.s. I want an invite to your other blog ;)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613067934373444325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919679237989243442.post-10994119650198399202008-09-29T16:08:00.000-06:002008-09-29T16:08:00.000-06:00You aren't a freak! Moms who let their kids learn ...You aren't a freak! Moms who let their kids learn from tumbles and spills and interactions actually have kids that adjust better to life's spills. I don't like play groups (it usually turns into a gossip session) however I can't homeschool. I would kill my kids. We do spend a lot of time "learning" when we are home and off school breaks (because there is only so much the school can teach). You are a great mom and extremly normal, though you may feel like you aren't like the mom next door (with her "perfect family, perfect house/ kids/ cars and zillion dollar bank account)- you are unique and you make your mark on the world through raising your children. :)Mason Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120165181553409943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919679237989243442.post-80180251552308547142008-09-29T15:05:00.000-06:002008-09-29T15:05:00.000-06:00First of all I would like to let you know that you...First of all I would like to let you know that you are not a freak! I truly feel that I have a lot to learn from you in terms of being a better mom, I think you are a great mom and so dedicated to your chiildren in giving them the very best, there is nothhing wrong with that!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769085839727084053noreply@blogger.com