tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post657474851076989159..comments2023-04-27T11:07:07.764-04:00Comments on La Vida Dulce: Home Education: Why We Do ItAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00469891836497620052noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-31783531544389587072010-09-23T22:10:04.976-04:002010-09-23T22:10:04.976-04:00I loved the way you put a positive spin to this! ...I loved the way you put a positive spin to this! There's not a "one-size-fits-all" for schooling, & it's obvious that you have chosen the path that God has led you down for your family. You are an awesome mom & teacher!Sandy M.http://Seasoned-Sister.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-41392233424713323082010-09-22T23:39:28.947-04:002010-09-22T23:39:28.947-04:00Thank you for sharing this. Our stories are so s...Thank you for sharing this. Our stories are so similar (except for the moving part). <br />I had to learn "never say never." Following the Lord's calling can be so humbling yet rewarding.<br />Your kids are so blessed to have such a wonderful mom!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078543392410879361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-32897805112438854922010-09-22T21:12:10.860-04:002010-09-22T21:12:10.860-04:00Your testimony of your boy's reading just fill...Your testimony of your boy's reading just fills me with so much hope. One of the main reasons I was excited about the posibilities of this new public schooling experience was getting some help for my middle daughter. She has struggled to read and even though she is improving, somethings just not clicking and I know it's beyond my abilities right now. Her teacher is pushing her way beyond what I would have ever done, and she's rising to the challenge!<br />Blessings! :)O Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624043850792201512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-83347986279188145072010-09-22T15:21:47.073-04:002010-09-22T15:21:47.073-04:00Your kids are blessed to have such a great mommy A...Your kids are blessed to have such a great mommy AND teacher. I think you're doing an amazing job! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175411651519199605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-14707770992475883042010-09-22T13:40:24.542-04:002010-09-22T13:40:24.542-04:00I remember standing outside of Buddy's Grill d...I remember standing outside of Buddy's Grill discussing this very issue, right as you were about to embark on this journey. At that time, you were both apprehensive and excited. You've certainly come a long way.<br /><br />I'm so happy for you that it has worked out and that you've found peace in your solution. Homeschooling moms leave me in awe, you included!Such The Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051439817470638187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-44924398851378480652010-09-22T11:55:43.122-04:002010-09-22T11:55:43.122-04:00great post! I am so glad your sharing some of your...great post! I am so glad your sharing some of your reasons! I love that its not about religion or the public schools.. but because its the right thing for your family and because of that all the rest falls into place :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-81069201500939116202010-09-22T11:25:54.175-04:002010-09-22T11:25:54.175-04:00Great and informative post! Having had EVERY possi...Great and informative post! Having had EVERY possible form of educating our two children (private, public, boarding and home school) the one that was best was the one needed by that particular child at that particular time. God holds us responsible for the education of our children regardless of the form. I taught in a private Christian school for 12+ years and saw SO MANY uninvolved parents it was sad. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-65530071558047654492010-09-22T11:13:18.359-04:002010-09-22T11:13:18.359-04:00My husband grew up in the Air Force. He attended 1...My husband grew up in the Air Force. He attended 11 different schools before graduating high school. Then he went on to attend three different colleges. :) I admire you for what you're doing. You're looking at your kids, your family, and choosing what is best for them. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-71971636299169419452010-09-22T09:26:00.539-04:002010-09-22T09:26:00.539-04:00We made the decision last year (7th grade) to home...We made the decision last year (7th grade) to homeschool our daughter for the middle school years. I've been happy with the decision, but we have certainly taken a lot of criticism for it!<br /><br />Our children had been in a wonderful private school, but we could no longer afford it. Our son went to public high school where he is very happy - in AP and Honors classes...but our daughter's middle school experience was a dismal failure. After 9 weeks, we pulled her out and began homeschooling her. <br /><br />I love hearing about why and how other parents came to the decision to homeschool. I think each parent has unique reasons, and all of them are valid!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019980832742495532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14425061.post-87923631177035293012010-09-22T09:21:23.317-04:002010-09-22T09:21:23.317-04:00Our public school system here is EXCELLENT. I pray...Our public school system here is EXCELLENT. I pray about homeschooling every summer (because I think I would love it) but unless something radical happens with our school system, I think we're on a good track. My kids are learning and they're happy. I think sometimes I knee-jerk and want to educate them at home to shield them from certain social things, but overall, we're very pleased. <br /><br />I think you're doing a GREAT job, Kellie!mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.com