tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post892499919191968523..comments2024-03-23T18:50:06.402+11:00Comments on journey & destination: December Doings, Domestics, Catch Up, Wrap-Up & RandomCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-24376014815604029432017-12-14T12:48:11.210+11:002017-12-14T12:48:11.210+11:00Thank you for replying Carol. I tend to agree with...Thank you for replying Carol. I tend to agree with you because sending them off would not necessarily fix whatever it was or more importantly, affect any heart issues at play. I am still discouraged to read the number of people who put their kids in public school once they reach high school. I even had a family member do it. I recently read Cindy Rollins' book on motherhood and was surprised to learn she chose to put her youngest son in public school. I think it was partly due to him being the only one left at home and she also mentioned that sometimes it is not good for a boy to have only their mothers voice in their ear and they can benefit from taking direction from someone else. It just made me think about the future and my relationship with my kids. I guess that scenario had never crossed my mind. I am passionate about homeschooling and providing my children with a Charlotte Mason style education I could never imagine them asking to go to school or having to make that decision. Perhaps have I unrealistic expectations about it and why we are doing it? Just things I'm pondering. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171669086867366595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-29714284913480599122017-12-14T11:56:13.438+11:002017-12-14T11:56:13.438+11:00It’s something I have thought of writing about at ...It’s something I have thought of writing about at different times & if it’s something that could be helpful, I’m happy to have a go 🙂 Will get some thoughts together.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-63230208469340640722017-12-14T11:49:25.565+11:002017-12-14T11:49:25.565+11:00Thanks, Heather. That beast is pretty old but it’s...Thanks, Heather. That beast is pretty old but it’s been a great learning curve. Nougat took it out 4 wheel driving on the weekend & had to get a friend with a car trailer to pick it up after the steering locked. Fortunately, the problem wasn’t as serious as he originally thought, so he’s hoping to have it all ready before we go camping. ☹️Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-31441519795908593692017-12-14T00:25:18.987+11:002017-12-14T00:25:18.987+11:00Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming we...Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming wedding and all the details on your older children. Sometimes you wonder how the adult children of Christian families are doing, so thank you for giving us some updates, especially on vocation choices.<br />Also, love the idea of your boys working on that jeep. I hope she runs well on your camping adventures!<br />And thanks again for the mention. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588301010931781051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-9007376945748940352017-12-14T00:22:41.920+11:002017-12-14T00:22:41.920+11:00I'm glad to hear your thoughts on this matter,...I'm glad to hear your thoughts on this matter, Carol. We have a 14 year old son and we have no intention of sending him to school. However, it is hard some days, but I echo your remarks about doing work outside the house and getting lots of physical activity outdoors. Anytime you want to write more about this, I know we would love to hear it. :)<br />Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588301010931781051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-38194746333944156172017-12-13T16:27:45.149+11:002017-12-13T16:27:45.149+11:00That was meant to read ‘shunting them off.’That was meant to read ‘shunting them off.’Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-41379607702512682382017-12-13T16:26:24.705+11:002017-12-13T16:26:24.705+11:00I have mixed reactions to this idea, Melissa. I th...I have mixed reactions to this idea, Melissa. I think it partly depends on the boy’s personality. Yes, we’ve always homeschooled & my sons, especially my eldest, were hard work at times. I have friends who pulled their children out of school for various reasons & I think that would be much harder. Something I’m always thought of was why would a school environment necessarily be a better option? I’m not convinced that schools necessarily supply boys with what they need, apart from things like sport & if I was having issues with one of my sons I didn’t want to feel I was shutting them off for someone else to deal with the problem. Our 4 eldest were able to work one whole day a week from about the age of 14 & that was good. They also did quite a bit of physical activity & were involved in music/bands. We had a lot of opportunity to see the results of the education system via friends’ children - Christian & public schools & I don’t think their parents had an easier time than we did. Raising kids is hard work whatever you do but I don’t have any regrets now that all our boys have graduated. Anyhow, I wouldn’t worry unnecessarily & forewarned is forearmed 🙂Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-83446447165319014582017-12-13T16:06:31.930+11:002017-12-13T16:06:31.930+11:00You could have one in the shape of a barn! I was w...You could have one in the shape of a barn! I was wondering if I should have a break from the Challenge next year but I do like the fact that I will read books I wouldn’t tend to pick up on a whim. I do like the idea of reading the Classics - I don’t feel I’m wasting time!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-7654727995607004082017-12-13T16:02:56.208+11:002017-12-13T16:02:56.208+11:00Thank you!
I forget sometimes, too! This coming Ja...Thank you!<br />I forget sometimes, too! This coming January it will be 25 years since we ‘officially’ started to teach our children at home. The dynamics are different now but lots of other things are similar.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-77382291758409301392017-12-13T15:59:26.569+11:002017-12-13T15:59:26.569+11:00Thanks, Brian. we stopped in NY on our way out fro...Thanks, Brian. we stopped in NY on our way out from Scotland to Australia. I remember it was cold & I slipped on the ice somewhere & the airport officials made a fuss of me & my 3 sisters - probably because we were all wearing tartan kilts!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-19645162888930701382017-12-13T15:49:40.471+11:002017-12-13T15:49:40.471+11:00:) I am slowly learning how to do CM using AO. It...:) I am slowly learning how to do CM using AO. It is refreshing to hear how your boys are doing as adults. I assume they were homeschooled all the way through? I have two boys and I have come across a lot of discussions on social media and/or blogs about how their boys ended having to be in regular school once they got into high school because CM style or homeschooling wasn't working for them at that age. Some even say it is beneficial for them to take direction from someone other than mom and that their boys thrived in that setting. My boys are 10 and 6, but I wonder if that is something I will have to worry about. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171669086867366595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-30558670771337500752017-12-13T15:39:28.954+11:002017-12-13T15:39:28.954+11:00We’ve used AO with the youngest 4 but not the elde...We’ve used AO with the youngest 4 but not the eldest 3 🙂 although we’ve been CM ing since I read ‘For the Children’s Sake’ a few months before our eldest was born.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-2541720265089353462017-12-13T15:18:49.451+11:002017-12-13T15:18:49.451+11:00WOW....were all your adult kids homeschooled with ...WOW....were all your adult kids homeschooled with AO? You must be proud! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171669086867366595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-69102003746092608782017-12-13T00:55:16.044+11:002017-12-13T00:55:16.044+11:00Congratulations to Zana. It is also great to hear ...Congratulations to Zana. It is also great to hear that all your children are doing well. <br /><br />Here in New York it has finally gotten cold. We had a couple of inches of snow the other day.<br /><br /><br />Those street libraries are so neat. I do not think that I have ever seen actually seen one other then on the internet. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-27095476427597752512017-12-13T00:34:17.809+11:002017-12-13T00:34:17.809+11:00There are lots of those free libraries in the town...There are lots of those free libraries in the towns in Wisconsin too, Carol, I live far in the country and haven't seen as many, maybe I should set one up for all my Amish neighbors. ;) I loved reading your update, especially, about each of your children's lives and I'm excited to join the Back to Classics next year, it's been awhile since I did that one. I am excited to challenge myself a bit. I love that big beast of a truck for your camping trip, how fun and adventurous! :D AmyAmy Mariehttps://hearthridgereflections.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-11153584266856121702017-12-12T22:22:32.168+11:002017-12-12T22:22:32.168+11:00Yes, those cute little libraries are popping up he...Yes, those cute little libraries are popping up here, too. I've not looked in one yet (I usually see them as I'm zooming along to an appointment downtown), but I love the idea.<br /><br />Congratulations to your daughter on her engagement and your son on his exam results!<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about more of your family. As I'm used to the homeschool posts about your Moozle, I forget that she's the tail end of a larger family. :)Aflyonmyhomeschoolwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746892667170459729noreply@blogger.com