Home Is Where The School Is

HR Magazine ^ | November 2001 | Robert J. Grossman

[meadsjn]

"socialization" is the LEAST of our concerns.

I'm more concerned that my young ones learn to be good "individuals", and recognize others as "individuals".

There's a long list of good arguments against group-think and group identity, but there's usually little chance of convincing any leftist (or RINO) of anything logical. Some in the middle are capable of learning, but usually only for short periods following a major tragedy which has roused them from their lethargy.

[meadsjn]

Thanks, I'll have to read it over the holiday, but I do have time to make a live link to it:

Thomas C. Smedley, MS

[meadsjn]

God bless you and your parents! I would really be interested in info about your math curriculum, and any others you used. We're still collecting material and ideas.

[JenB]

Saxon math, all the way through advanced mathematics. Excellent program, I highly recommend it. Other than that I don't recall what curriculumn I used.

[RightOnline]

True, and let me tell you what else these "geniuses" haven't figured out.

I have seven kids. Our house is a "kid magnet". There is NEVER a lack of kids around; a lack of "socialization". Then.........there are church, city sports leagues, Scouts, a thousand other ways for kids to interact outside of a public school. In addition, by homeschooling, my kids get a LOT of one-on-one time with an adult and are, therefore, far more comfortable interacting with other adults. That's a fact.

Now..........let's take a look at some RECENT examples of "socialization" experienced by my two high schoolers (again, we homeschool through 8th grade, then they attend public high school). My high school freshman, aged 14, was chided recently because "Man, you probably haven't ever even seen drugs before, have ya? Bet you don't even know how to use 'em, do ya?? You weren't raised right!"

THAT is a direct quote, aimed at him. Inner city high school? Think again. We live in a VERY upscale neighborhood (homes range from mid-$300k's to multi-million-dollar; PGA golf course, etc........you get the idea) with a 2-year-old, multi-multi-million-dollar high school. What we used to call "rich kids". VERY white, VERY well-to-do.

Then, there's my daughter who's a junior in the same high school. Nice, sweet Christian girl.

She enrolled in an AP (Advanced Placement) English class; we expected an intensive study of The Classics. Wrong. Her teacher makes 'em read "Beloved", by Toni Morrison. Explicit sex, explicit rape............man-on-woman rape, man-on-man rape in prison...........bestiality.......you name it. The teacher made DAMNED sure that they knew EXACTLY what they were reading about, including a detailed and graphic explanation of...........sorry to write this, and I apologize in advance..........what "cum" is.

"Socialization"??? THAT is "socialization".

(.......as an aside, I'm calling a conference with that same English teacher and the school principal; she'll have AMPLE opportunity to explain her choice in literature, in detail, right to my face and RightOnlinesWife's face....and SHE'S ready to strangle the wench.......)

[knuthom]

We have been home schooling since 1986. We use Saxon Math. I have two sons in college now and two kids at home using the Saxon books. I don't care for their early books (grades 1-3). After that the books are great. One thing I like about Saxon is that they continuously review things so they are not forgotten.

[meadsjn]

That's a horrible story, but I have learned to expect no better from the government schools. Good neighborhood doesn't matter. The NEA drives the philosophy and curriculum nationwide, regardless of the locale or grade level. Money, political power and agenda are the high priorities, and the education of children is way down the list.

Why do you think more than half of public school teachers (who have children), send their children to private schools?

[homeschool mama]

You've got FReepmail. ;o)