I have been thinking a lot about this recently as I prepare to include my son in more formal learning. My daughter thrives on being given as much independence as possible. My son thrives on structure. I am trying to find some sense of balance, a happy medium. Then I found [...]
Rob Reich, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Ethics in Society at Stanford University and outspoken proponent of stricter regulations on homeschools, was a recent guest on the Dianne Rehm Show alongside Michael Donnelly of HSLDA and Gretchen Roe, a homeschooling mother.
Valerie of Home Education Magazine did a nice job with her summary of the [...]
On the other side of the homeschooling issue, and on the other side of my home state (he likely would recognize the landscape in my header!), Serial Youth Pastor has an entry prompted by a discussion of LB 1141, the anti-homeschool bill proposed in our legislature. Before listing his reasons against homeschooling, however, Serial [...]
On our recent discussion on the ever-popular topic of socialization, Stan of Winging It made an important point that can be easy to forget.
To point to the etymological origins of the word and explain why I don’t want that for my child is fine, but it doesn’t actually engage the intent, does it? Most [...]
I found a new blog. Imagine this (emphasis mine):
Having it’s origins in the 1800s and having no accidental etymological relation to “socialism” and “socialize,” my first response to the question about socialization is that I hope to God my children are never socialized!
and this:
Now, I don’t know about you, but, as I see it, my [...]
On a recent post on socialization, Kymberlyn of Education Junction left a thoughtful response outlining her personal concern regarding this issue.
I have posed the socialization question, but maybe my choice of words were not fitting. I do not have concerns about my children being polite or conversing with others, etc. My concern has always been [...]
At least the bearer of this shirt has mastered her school’s most fundamental principle:
so·cial·izeplay_w(”S0525600″)
v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To place under government or group ownership or control.
2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable.
3. To convert or adapt to the needs of society.
v.intr.
To take part in social activities.
I’ll [...]
Ian Lewis, UK minister for older people, has an interesting proposition for the public schools in Britain, something I think would be worthy to pursue here in the states.
‘I would like to see older people having their lunch at a local school, acting as role models and mentors for the kids, and then perhaps local [...]
Thank you to all who voted for Principled Discovery Academy’s tagline. How would this look painted on our homeschool wall?
The security guards are a nice touch. After all, someone has to keep these hooligans under control. Ironically, the stereotype fits in its own way. After all, if I wanted my [...]
While I was living in Germany, one thing really stood out to me that I have never really experienced in the United States: the sense of community. There, when someone says “drop by anytime,” they mean it and will be insulted if you never show up. Here, we make superficial invitations, accept [...]
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