Posted on 03/14/2002 5:07:26 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
Kevin, I'm not attacking you. I've tried to make it clear that I think there are exceptions. You're one of them. You have had other experiences (most notably the military) that have expanded your world view.
But I will adamantly stand my ground in saying that not all Christian parents should homeschool. AND, I agree with Hair, not all public schools are evil. In my county, arguably the most Republican county in the state, the five members of our (elected) school board are Evangelical Christians. Sure our schools have problems. Some more than others. But they are NOT indoctrination centers.
I've talked about our issues with getting Jr. to do his homework, so we're pretty on top of what he's studying in schools. If I thought they were really a threat to him, I'd yank him out today.
Like I said to Rosie, I'm sure many of you that homeschool do identify the resources and can very effectively teach your kids.
But I also know some idiots that homeschool their kids...present company excluded...;-)
I suppose so...but I still think people put far too much emphasis on "degrees". Someone from a GOOD highschool (or homeschool) may have a far better education (and thus be far better prepared to homeschool) than someone who went to a poor highschool and a poor college (and who has an advanced degree). Same goes for GPAs - they're meaningless, as different schools have different standards. Hence I'm somewhat bothered by your statement that "no one with just a highschool diploma has any business homeschooling", in addition to your comments to ksen about GPAs.
I'm shutting up now, though...this is outside our scope here.
(Frodo was homeschooled, right?)
So how's your sign coming?
Agreed. I'm not trying to be offensive, but I'm also not stating my "case" very well...
And yes, Bean may have wiped the floor with Viggo...but they both need a shower...
Funny you bring that up (I saw that thread). In our parent-teacher conference the other night at his public school, we discussed the fact that he doesn't like to be singled out. It came up in the context of the fact that he has difficulty getting his thoughts on paper so his English teacher is open to letting him use the PC in her classroom. But he would feel uncomfortable being "different" in that manner...
My guess is though that since he missed another day of school this week we'll be making up some work over the weekend...
Some public schools provide a better quality education than private schools and vice versa. Likewise, some homeschoolers provide a better quality eduation than the local public schools do. Therein lies the crux.
The solution: We pool our resources and create THE HOBBIT REPUBLIC EDUCATION CENTER. We teach the core materials: reading, writing, math, science, history, social studies and the arts. Optional classes available on bible study. All conservative teachers, all classes below 15 students. And most of all, no agendas or mushy liberal feel-good nonsense that has no business in school. Right and wrong should be taught by the parents, not by the village. :)
OK, seriously though - speaking for myself. I want my kids to have the best education they can have minus the liberals politics inserted into every topic. Whether it be public, private or homeschool.
Us? Serious? What's the world coming to? (oh wait, don't answer that, that's what started all of this...)
I think it's because RMDupree hasn't given us breakfast or lunch today and we're cranky...
Those arrows had Merry & Pippin's names on them. So Boromir stood there and took three for the "little ones."
...and who ran in an relieved the bad guy of his head?
Yeah, a day late and a dollar short. Heckuva lotta good it did Boromir.
I'm not reviving the discussion. I am just throwing that little bit of trivia into the mix. ;^)
Here's a meal, call it whatever you like depending on your time zone.
Friday's buffet consists of 2 roast turkeys, 6 pounds of baby back ribs, and several lemon and garlic fillets of mahi-mahi. Fresh hot buttered rolls and tossed salad to go with it, if you like.
I've rolled out 2 barrels of Butterbur's beer, but there's plenty of fresh juices and soft drinks too!
ENJOY!
The elves could teach fashion and home design. :)
Just had my six month anniversary of playing...sometimes I play a note or two in tune now!
My 5 year old was in the car with me listening to country music when Charlie Daniel's Devil Went Down To Georgia came on. My little chatterbox was silent throughout the whole song and when it ended she said "Mommy, that was the best sounding guitar I ever heard!"
I laughed and when I told her it was not a guitar, but a fiddle, she replied, "I wanna play the fiddle and beat the devil for Jesus too!"
I told her that she could have fiddle lessons when she gets to 1st grade, but she can beat the devil for Jesus every day when she "obeys the Lord and her parents and turns off her naughty thoughts." Let's see if it sticks! ;)
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