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To: mockingbyrd
The need to homeschool didn’t exist at the time of Pius’ address.

That is a very good, very valid observation. We've homeschooled for 13 years now, but we only have three. My wife has her degree in elementary education, but our kids were 80-90% self taught once they were solid readers.

Honestly, we know a lot of large homeschooling families, and the older children often end up being a major help to the parents in the education of the younger ones. And lots of homeschoolers take more than 18 years to complete a tough curriculum like Seton.

I guess I'm just saying there are advantages of large families that are often overlooked in a culture diametrically opposed to large families.

124 posted on 04/15/2011 2:31:11 PM PDT by Brian Kopp DPM
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

I’m a Seton graduate and it’s hands down the best college prep school program out there. My kids are enrolled now.

I’ve been a high school tutor for 10 years and I see what happens when parents aren’t involved with their kids’ education at home. And the vast majority are large families where mom is overwhelmed.


125 posted on 04/15/2011 3:39:37 PM PDT by mockingbyrd
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