And now another thank you.

Posted By: undecided on 2005-10-26
In Reply to: Says who?........... - kitty

I have thanked everyone on this board who replied to my inquiry that had either help or encouragement and I appreciate your input. I am now going to go post my son's response, as I have spoken with him about this option. See above as reply to my original message.

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Need help on possibly homeschooling a 9th grader - undecided
- GEEZZZZ!!!! What a heated debate about homeschooling!... - sis
  - I am not sure why, but this subject always (sm) - exHSer
- The down side to homeschooling - Just me
  - Then you obviously didn't witness some of the BEST homeschoolers. - My kids were NEVER sheltered.
  - No flame from me..... - SM
    - My comparison of homeschooling to MTing at home. - silly me
      - Well, in my case.... - Me again
- I also wish I had been homeschooled (sm) - Jen
  - Just as you probably feel that it's unfair... - SM
- All I can say is I wish my parents home schooled me. I ended up sm - Dancin Shoes
  - The vast majority... - SM
- Please read below for verbatim response from my son - undecided
  - Wow. I'd be transferring to a different school. - I can relate
  - I honestly could have written that....sm - Georgia gal
  - I would see about a private school..... - SM
    - Home Schooling Via the internet - OhioMT
      - Another link - OhioMT
  - Smart Young Man - OhioMT
    - I read that about the college exams! sm - undecided
- Home Schooling!!! - OhioMT
  - Thank you! sm - undecided
- While you're researching your options - Lindy
- BIG YES to HOMESCHOOLING - Beth
  - I agree.... the A Beka program is great!! - kitty
  - THANK YOU! You have given me some good info! - undecided
    - I glad I could be of help! - Beth
      - Thanks again! Kudos from the Moose state. :) - undecided
- I appreciate all responses, let me clairfy a bit. sm - undecided
  - My 17yo daughter..... - SM
  - I can totally relate sm - Another mom of 15 year old son.
  - Could I possibly talk with you through e-mail? - kitty
  - If he were my child I'd home school in a nannosecond and here's why...sm - Georgia gal
  - I kind of know how you feel.... - Dancing Bear2
    - Thank you! This is weird about the food. sm - undecided
      - Guess you'll have to come to my house for pizza! - Dancing Bear2
        Me, too! I thought I was the only weird one who liked canning and gardening. - nature girl
        Homemade is just better! - Dancing Bear2
        I'll pay shipping for some of that sauce! :) - undecided
        Sauce to Go?? - Dancing Bear2
  - Poor kid. You sound like a very caring mom. (sm) - teacher when not mt
    - Thank you. He could tutor :) I honestly think - undecided
- This is what I would do. (sm) - teacher when not doing MT
  - One more thing (sm) - teacher when not doing MT
    - You said it perfectly........ - kitty
- First, be very sure of the reasons that you want to homeschool. - homeschooler
- I would ask myself - SM
- Why would you do that to your child? - Kids need to be in school!!
  - No way would my kids be in regular school - No way
    - I hate to burst your bubble but.... - SM
  - Says who?........... - kitty
    - And now another thank you. - undecided
    - Home schooling - OhioMT
  - I agree - keeping any child - especially a 9th grader - out of school is selfish and cruel
    - How can you people be so cruel and nasty? - txmt
      - Oh, sorry then. I didn't realize that the only person allowed - to be rude and nasty on this site was you!
        No, YOU get over YOURSELF - txmt
        I'm sorry, but I don't understand why you would post - undecided
        Dear, I see more bitterness on the pro side of the equasion than the con - but of course
        I was trying to be nice. Even to children like you - undecided
        There are really some sickos on this board, for sure - disgusted
        Oh, it's Miss I Have the Last Word! - I know you!
      - Not Selfish - OhioMT
      - Thank you too! I'ts obvious that people aren't reading - undecided
        Best Wishes - OhioMT
      - and you sound like such a sweet, happy person yourself - speaking of counseling, you could use it
    - Keeping any child - Mrs. Naylor
      - DITTO!!!! - kitty
      - Thank you Mrs.Naylor. See message - undecided
  - YOU obviously know NOTHING about homeschooling and this is a - PERSONAL choice.
    - I don't need to know anything about it. My kids functioned fine in school - probably because I didn't smother them
    - You're right....they don't NEED to be in school... - kitty
      - WHAT??? - Kids need to be in school!!
        Every childs needs are different - OhioMT

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