Comments on: Pagan Homeschooling – Witchy Wednesday

By: Christa

Christa — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:26:58 +0000

I stumbled upon your blog while looking for pagan homeschooling advice. I would love to know how things have worked out for you and the girls. My daughter is 13 and the longer I’ve had to deal with Charlotte Meck schools the more I want to home school. How has it worked out for you? Do you have any recommendations for a rising 8th grader?
Christa

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:17:58 +0000

I stumbled on your blog post and thought I’d pass this along to you….I agree that every family is different, but overall what you can give your children is much greater than any public school can. I feel semi-qualified to state that as I was a public school teacher for 8 years and I am (Pagan) homeschooling my children. Your children will get an individualized education that follows their interests that can not be matched in a classroom setting. You will address your child’s learning style daily and the relationship you share will grow in ways unimaginable. I have met 2 other pagan homeschooling families locally and other secular homeschoolers are great resources. My children interact daily with other children and the interactions surpass any 15 minute recess. Their social experiences are longer and give them time to really learn social skills that are beyond what any 15 minutes can give, plus I can see that the relationships built and the interactions are much more meaninful. Just some food for thought…

By: Mama Kalila

Mama Kalila — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:57:32 +0000

I agree that its a hard decision. As of now its not something we want to do, but I can understand it & under certain circumstances would do so as well in a heartbeat.

Have to comment on the catty girl thing though. If your daughter is just starting to notice it at that age you are very lucky. My sister’s class (graduating this year… crazy!) it started in pre-k. I am so not kidding. They are awful!
.-= Mama Kalila´s last blog ..32 Week’s Now… =-.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:51:08 +0000

I think this is a very tough decision. I made this decision with my boys as you know. However, each family is different. I think discussing homeschooling with your girls and maybe doing a pros/cons list is a good idea. Call up the university etc and see what they can offer a homeschooled gifted child. i too worry about burn out of the kids being home all day. Yet, I stress when they are at school because of safety and it seems like a lack of education, bullying, smartass attitude.
I feel inadequate when it comes to the 3 r’s but with the internet you really do not have to worry so much. The rest of the reason is the same reason you are considering homeschool. I want my children to learn budgeting, how to care of a house, time management, cooking. Just general day to day activities that children can not be taught in school that I feel they need! Specially with the economy the way it is. Children need to learn to save. I believe the lack of education about money is part of the reason why people are in the bind they are. Not saying that the economy does not suck but i know people do not understand wants vs needs.

ok sorry I got to rambling.