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To: handk
My daughter has a congenital condition that causes her to get sick more often than normal, and take longer to recover. She missed a lot of school, and keeping up with her schoolwork was difficult.

We eventually decided to home-school her. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we ever made., but I was hesitant at first because I was worried about her social development. This proved to be absolutely the least of all our problems.

There were all kinds of support groups and extra-curricular activities available: sports, music, clubs, skating, drama, huge picnics with the families. I was amazed at the number and variety. Her best friends today are people she met at these activities.

Perhaps in a very rural area, socialization of a home-schooled child might be a problem; but in a city on even modest size, there will be plenty of activities available if you look for them.

BTW, my daughter will graduate from college this Spring - magna cum laude. She plans to get a PhD. A dad's got to brag a little!

39 posted on 01/14/2004 5:11:54 AM PST by rmh47
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To: rmh47
A dad's got to brag a little!

You have every right to brag.You've raised someone from birth to adulthood,and it appears you've done a fantanstic job. Congratulations!Job well done!

40 posted on 01/14/2004 5:23:38 AM PST by quack
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To: rmh47
With a daughter like your's, there's hope for this nation. Good work!
43 posted on 01/17/2004 3:42:10 PM PST by handk (That's why I'm cheesy... I'm cheesy like macaroni...)
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