Comments on: On moving on up http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/ ...sometimes, I need a time-out, too. Mon, 17 May 2010 01:42:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12430 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:32:22 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12430 I am the most stubbornest person you'll ever meet. You might think you know someone more stubborn, but you're wrong. No one's talking me out of nuthin'! :) I am the most stubbornest person you'll ever meet. You might think you know someone more stubborn, but you're wrong. No one's talking me out of nuthin'! :)

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12429 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:30:13 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12429 I'm actually starting to ease into unschooling already. And I'll be regularly reporting on it. I love the concept: allowing a child to make their own education decisions is just the beginning, actually; radical unschoolers let their children make even the most base decisions, such as bedtimes, housework, food, and so on - assuming that children become confident of their own ability to do so and that their bodies will pull the reigns in when 'enough is enough' (such as if they've been eating ice cream).<br><br>And yes, I find moving incredibly exciting. I'm that person who unpacks everything within a day! I'm actually starting to ease into unschooling already. And I'll be regularly reporting on it. I love the concept: allowing a child to make their own education decisions is just the beginning, actually; radical unschoolers let their children make even the most base decisions, such as bedtimes, housework, food, and so on – assuming that children become confident of their own ability to do so and that their bodies will pull the reigns in when 'enough is enough' (such as if they've been eating ice cream).

And yes, I find moving incredibly exciting. I'm that person who unpacks everything within a day!

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12428 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:27:21 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12428 If there's one thing I am, it's a guilt-addict. The schooling thing, especially? If I felt like I didn't do whatever it took to ensure that she enjoyed learning, I'd feel like it was another X on my mom permanent record. Funnily, you're right, I wouldn't presume to tell another mom, even if her kid was exactly like Zoë, to do the same. <br><br>It's kind of like... being my own worst critic, while also thinking that grandiose things are possible, always. :) If there's one thing I am, it's a guilt-addict. The schooling thing, especially? If I felt like I didn't do whatever it took to ensure that she enjoyed learning, I'd feel like it was another X on my mom permanent record. Funnily, you're right, I wouldn't presume to tell another mom, even if her kid was exactly like Zoë, to do the same.

It's kind of like… being my own worst critic, while also thinking that grandiose things are possible, always. :)

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12426 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:25:05 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12426 I'll repeat my usual schpiel about socialization: there's always activities, clubs, sports, churches, schoolyards, etc. where kids will see out relationships with other kids. If we, as parents, choose to homeschool, our kids won't suffer for it socially as far as making friends - as long as we don't intentionally keep them from extracurriculars where other kids will be.<br><br>Not trying to push, Marilyn, just trying to... dispell the myth. Especially if your son is a sociable kiddo, you'll find it's much easier than you think for him to remain friends with his preschool buddies and make new buddies along the way, too. I'll repeat my usual schpiel about socialization: there's always activities, clubs, sports, churches, schoolyards, etc. where kids will see out relationships with other kids. If we, as parents, choose to homeschool, our kids won't suffer for it socially as far as making friends – as long as we don't intentionally keep them from extracurriculars where other kids will be.

Not trying to push, Marilyn, just trying to… dispell the myth. Especially if your son is a sociable kiddo, you'll find it's much easier than you think for him to remain friends with his preschool buddies and make new buddies along the way, too.

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12427 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:22:11 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12427 There's still all kinds of sports, activities and clubs that Adam could join in, if he withdrew from the public school system. Also interesting is that there's two schools that offer in-class 'home-schooling' programs. Let me know if you'd like more info! There's still all kinds of sports, activities and clubs that Adam could join in, if he withdrew from the public school system. Also interesting is that there's two schools that offer in-class 'home-schooling' programs. Let me know if you'd like more info!

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12425 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:20:21 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12425 Thanks for delurking, Shannon. Can I recommend a book? It has a whole section about talking to disapproving family members, and even dealing with non-custodial parents. The other info in the book is hugely helpful as well, in an everyday, layman's kind of way, I'm finding. Very step-by-step.<br><br>It's called 'Homeschooling: Take a deep breath - you can do this! Thanks for delurking, Shannon. Can I recommend a book? It has a whole section about talking to disapproving family members, and even dealing with non-custodial parents. The other info in the book is hugely helpful as well, in an everyday, layman's kind of way, I'm finding. Very step-by-step.

It's called 'Homeschooling: Take a deep breath – you can do this!

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12424 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:17:33 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12424 The mini-school program? Or something relating to unschooling? Tell me more, Tracy! The mini-school program? Or something relating to unschooling? Tell me more, Tracy!

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12423 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:16:58 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12423 It's funny. I've been reading some books on education approaches and there's actually a term to describe parents who don't consider education done after 3pm - afterschoolers. It seems kind of... anti-parental to me. However, that's also me being judgmental of a group of people coming from various different circumstances, and disregarding things like the potential of a single parent, having to work two jobs and truly being without the time to sleep, eat and do laundry, never mind educate. It's funny. I've been reading some books on education approaches and there's actually a term to describe parents who don't consider education done after 3pm – afterschoolers. It seems kind of… anti-parental to me. However, that's also me being judgmental of a group of people coming from various different circumstances, and disregarding things like the potential of a single parent, having to work two jobs and truly being without the time to sleep, eat and do laundry, never mind educate.

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12422 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:14:19 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12422 Oh, those are SO coming. Oh, those are SO coming.

]]> By: Zoeyjane http://mommyismoody.com/2010/01/12/on-moving-on-up/#comment-12421 Zoeyjane Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:14:07 +0000 http://mommyismoody.com/?p=2280#comment-12421 Thankfully, you hopefully got the distinction I meant to imply about elevation - if someone thinks they 'own' something, or are the best because of a fixed amount of something measurable, like friends, colleagues, followers, etc. I wasn't clear there, so I just wanted to make it a little more transparent.<br><br>Like you, I was a voracious reader and totally resented having to do homework, too - if I was going to learn something, and I usually did, then it stuck the first time and no amount of 'showing my work' would have changed that. Zoë, thus far, is entirely like me, as a child. Which I hope isn't me pinning my disillusions in education experiences on her. Thankfully, you hopefully got the distinction I meant to imply about elevation – if someone thinks they 'own' something, or are the best because of a fixed amount of something measurable, like friends, colleagues, followers, etc. I wasn't clear there, so I just wanted to make it a little more transparent.

Like you, I was a voracious reader and totally resented having to do homework, too – if I was going to learn something, and I usually did, then it stuck the first time and no amount of 'showing my work' would have changed that. Zoë, thus far, is entirely like me, as a child. Which I hope isn't me pinning my disillusions in education experiences on her.

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