Ok, I wrote this really long post and it disappeared into cybersace. So here's the short version. My dh thinks I'm not disciplined enough.He homeschooled his step kids from his last marriage over 13 years ago. I have been researching homeschooling courses, resources, and local groups for almost 2 years.
I believe that my kids will get a more well-rounded education with me then to sit in school all day with classes that cater to the lower end of the class. My 5 yr old doesn't get naps b/c the govt. says they aren't necessary in Kindergarden. (teacher said this to me at conference) My oldest is bored out of her mind even in the "gifted" class. My 8yr old is getting lost in the shuffle b/c the teacher thinks "he's just fine on level" even though he gets 100's in almost every subject.
We won't get started on lack of recess, the absentee policy and the fact that I prefer to take my kids to a holistic doctor/chiropractor when they are sick instead of an M.D. Never mind that my 8 yr old had the swine flu for less than a day. Then there are the bullies, the going to school no matter how you feel cuz you don't have a fever and you're not throwing up so you can't be sick. Ok rant over. Hope some of this helps.
Might I add that all of the fourth grade except 30 kids were out sick (along with other grades) and they still did not find it necessary to shut the school down.
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