tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post736042300602240367..comments2023-10-20T07:13:22.206-04:00Comments on Waiting for Happy: Schooledboltefamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-24613942476348371392011-01-13T16:07:05.292-05:002011-01-13T16:07:05.292-05:00I'll be praying for you! I prayed for a year s...I'll be praying for you! I prayed for a year solid before making the choice to hs my son for K. Oh my, I have so loved this first year and I am so glad God laid it on my heart to make this choice!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066492943723194153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-79227213689295653442011-01-13T11:17:20.280-05:002011-01-13T11:17:20.280-05:00Hi there! I have never commented, but we just proc...Hi there! I have never commented, but we just processed through the decision to homeschool so I know how it feels to be back and forth back and forth. I finally had to resign myself to the fact that no option was the perfect option. It was just about what was the best option for our family at this point in time.<br /><br />As my husband and I discussed and discussed and discussed (we are both firstborns - over analyzing an issue is our M.O.), he decided to put his thoughts down on paper. Eventually, he posted those thoughts on a blogger site so we could share with friends and family who were interested. Feel free to check it out at http://ourdecisiontohomeschool.blogspot.com/. Feel free to check it out! My husband has kind of a sarcastic sense of humor and is actually must "softer" than his writing style makes him appear. :)<br /><br />Good luck with your decision!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513410050851470673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-27593932932878566652011-01-13T10:46:15.554-05:002011-01-13T10:46:15.554-05:00Yes. This decision is in my opinion, the MOST STRE...Yes. This decision is in my opinion, the MOST STRESSFUL decision I've had to make in many, many years. Seriously. It's a hard enough decision on its own, but when you factor in all the judgement, no matter which way you choose, it is almost too much. My daughter is in Christian school, and every February when that re-enrollment paper comes home, I agonize all over again! Prayers to you as you figure out what is best for your kiddos and your family!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902951833397492160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-62806039555189605442011-01-13T01:51:00.995-05:002011-01-13T01:51:00.995-05:00When my girls were little HS families WERE differe...When my girls were little HS families WERE different! the resources were few and far between and so were the social activities. But with a 12 yr age difference when Logan got ready to go to school I just couldn't put him on a bus and send him away for the best part of his day. I LOVE teaching our boys (and soon youngest daughter)Watching them learn to read was magic! They are all above grade level and we find that "school" needs to last about 4-5 hours or less. NO homework at night and great activites through the day with lower prices and no lines! Our homeschool friends are great sources of support on the days when things don't go as planned.... yes somedays it stinks, but life isn't all daisys..... The boys constantly comment about how much they love school at home.<br /><br />I hope you find peace in your decision!<br />PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027920490798367239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-53348215756712156762011-01-12T22:57:42.769-05:002011-01-12T22:57:42.769-05:00No one can customize your child's education to...No one can customize your child's education to fit his/her needs or strengths better than you!! God will guide you in this decision!! We have homeschooled our children for 3 years and can definitely see the benefits! Children who spend 7+ hours a day with kids their own age will inevitably act like...kids they are around. Giving them a strong, solid biblically based education is the best way to equip our kids to evangelize. Praying for your family!!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397078414781074612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-69084469049022729522011-01-12T19:34:31.049-05:002011-01-12T19:34:31.049-05:00Umm yeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!!! I thought HS kids were wei...Umm yeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!!! I thought HS kids were weird, antisocial, etc, plus they'd miss out on so much... Sports dances, etc.... Then God started changing my heart... It was OK for other people but NOT me, but then it was you know I would like that but my hubby was NO WAY! Then one day God worked a HUGE miracle and I mentioned it and my hubby was like Yeah, OK. Now we're sold!!! We luuuuuuvvvv the extra time together and we right now in first grade get done in ONE hour!!!!! My daughter loves to repeat that I hs bc I want to be with her all the time and she tells me she's so happy to be able to read the bible and learn about God in school! So yeah, God called us to it and has provided big time! And also for us it's forever but it doesn't have to be! Take it one year at a time!!Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727865602944729873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-12822315801766439592011-01-12T19:16:53.486-05:002011-01-12T19:16:53.486-05:00I have the same worries as you - a 2nd grader who ...I have the same worries as you - a 2nd grader who reads more like a 5th grader. thankfully, his school is very good about it and has put enrichment in place for him. i have been tempted to homeschool, but I honestly dont think I could handle having all the kids home all day. I have 4 kids ranging from 4 months to 8 years and i just dont know that i could meet all their needs. plus I have a child who THRIVES on structure and I don't think im discipined enough to give him what he needs. but if u think you can do it then good luck, i think all your reasons are very valid!Shoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085648573425127432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-46981386820923571312011-01-12T17:54:58.754-05:002011-01-12T17:54:58.754-05:00You've got a listening ear here, if you ever w...You've got a listening ear here, if you ever want to talk to a homeschool grad. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498667136217421642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-77834924242285926022011-01-12T16:49:52.939-05:002011-01-12T16:49:52.939-05:00The lady that writes this blog did. You should con...The lady that writes this blog did. You should contact her. Her reasons for homeschooling included some of yours but with other challenges to accomidate as well. Bet she'd be a good resource.<br /><br />http://smilesandtrials.blogspot.com/momma betchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18263768382094508717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-66385805165599368442011-01-12T16:17:58.084-05:002011-01-12T16:17:58.084-05:00Those reasons are EXACTLY why I chose to homeschoo...Those reasons are EXACTLY why I chose to homeschool my boys. I was also one of those who said I'd rather die that hs my kids- out of my own selfishness and I didn't want to end up with those weird homeschool kids ;)<br />Our home was chaotic, always rushing to get up, get to school, get home, do homework, eat dinner and get to bed. My boys got no down time and I got NO quality time with them. It was miserable for all of us. God really put it on my heart to step back and slow down. I pulled my kids out of school and never looked back. It's amazing (why is it that I still am shocked when God does his thing?) how God has worked on my selfishness and patience and brought our family together through this. If God is calling you to do this and I'm pretty sure He is, you just have to take that step of faith and let Him take care of the rest!<br />KaraKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316070983840686420noreply@blogger.com