Comments on: Back to the Real World http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Judi http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7757 Judi Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:45:08 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7757 We homeschool our kids, have for 12 years now, and wouldn't have it any other way. The boys did go to school at one point and they spent their entire nights and weekends doing homework. Our oldest really struggled with school and then to sit there all night struggling even more broke my heart. He had moved beyond learning and was just surviving. And for a 3rd grader I couldn't do it to him. We tailored his learning around him. He does well in math and science and the more we stressed those the better he did. It has to be a family decision. I know it isn't for everyone. Finding the right fit for your child may be some bumps in the road, but I know you will find a solution that is right for all of you! We homeschool our kids, have for 12 years now, and wouldn’t have it any other way. The boys did go to school at one point and they spent their entire nights and weekends doing homework. Our oldest really struggled with school and then to sit there all night struggling even more broke my heart. He had moved beyond learning and was just surviving. And for a 3rd grader I couldn’t do it to him. We tailored his learning around him. He does well in math and science and the more we stressed those the better he did.
It has to be a family decision. I know it isn’t for everyone. Finding the right fit for your child may be some bumps in the road, but I know you will find a solution that is right for all of you!

]]> By: Loretta http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7755 Loretta Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:22:38 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7755 That's AWFUL!!! :( I am the pain in the rear end mom, I would have called and complained to the principal and the teacher. Poor kid getting homework over vacation time. Almost as bad as my son's principal calling me the other day and asking me to bring my sick child to school for a few hours so he could participate in standardized testing. She won't be making that mistake again ;) That’s AWFUL!!! :( I am the pain in the rear end mom, I would have called and complained to the principal and the teacher. Poor kid getting homework over vacation time.

Almost as bad as my son’s principal calling me the other day and asking me to bring my sick child to school for a few hours so he could participate in standardized testing. She won’t be making that mistake again ;)

]]> By: Lisa Marie Mary http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7753 Lisa Marie Mary Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:06:51 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7753 Oh my gosh, Aurelia!! That is just awful! Will you please give your little guy a hug for me?? Dang!!! Oh my gosh, Aurelia!! That is just awful! Will you please give your little guy a hug for me?? Dang!!!

]]> By: chele http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7751 chele Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:48:44 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7751 This is the same teacher that flogged him over the Christmas break, right? That's really disturbing that she did it again, especially after speaking with you on the last issue. I hope you find a better schooling solution. That reeks! This is the same teacher that flogged him over the Christmas break, right? That’s really disturbing that she did it again, especially after speaking with you on the last issue. I hope you find a better schooling solution. That reeks!

]]> By: Real Life Solutions - Aurelia Williams » Blog Archive » Monday Motivation http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7750 Real Life Solutions - Aurelia Williams » Blog Archive » Monday Motivation Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:19:42 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7750 [...] My children return back to school today after a nice long Spring Break. I am dealing with some importantant changes that will have to take place regarding my youngest son Isaac (8) and his school sitution. You can read more about it in my post ‘Back To The Real World‘     [...] [...] My children return back to school today after a nice long Spring Break. I am dealing with some importantant changes that will have to take place regarding my youngest son Isaac (8) and his school sitution. You can read more about it in my post ‘Back To The Real World‘     [...]

]]> By: Christina @ Wonder Years Radio http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7746 Christina @ Wonder Years Radio Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:49:08 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7746 That is totally out of control!! Especially since this is not the first break when this has happened. I don't blame you for being angry. Have you spoken to the principal about this? What about the other 3rd grade teachers...did they all hand out binders??? That is totally out of control!! Especially since this is not the first break when this has happened.

I don’t blame you for being angry. Have you spoken to the principal about this? What about the other 3rd grade teachers…did they all hand out binders???

]]> By: Angie Pangie http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7743 Angie Pangie Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:44:41 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7743 I really do feel your pain. Just last year we pulled our children out of a school that was "academically driven". IMHO, I thought it was a fantastic school that had my kids working well above grade level, until I realized a few things. We were driving 2 hours each day to take our children to and from school. Forget the normal after school rush from this activity to the next running, I was running TWO hours a day just to get them to school and home! Have you seen the gas pump prices?!? Not cool!! I loved summer, spring, and mid-winter break! Oh, and then there was the whole social retardation thing . . . frankly, my kids were never allowed to socialize during school. In the beginning I thought "GOOD! They're there to learn!" But, in the end, I also realized that they were being taught to be rude and ignorant of the people around them. Having 2 special needs daughters - one with social anxiety and the other with asperger's - this was really a bad move on my part (leaving them there so long). And, we were experiencing the same things you are . . . binders of work over break. 3 hours of homework each night for my 7th grader (at the time) and 2 hours of homework for my 3rd grader, and an HOUR for my first grader. Wait . . . what?!? Anyhow, we chose to pull them, and I've never looked back. We had homeschooled before this school and I loved it. My girls begged me to go back to homeschooling, as they loved it, but it's not practical for us now. Besides, my oldest is about to start high school, and I'm not qualified to teach her and my dh is working too many hours a week right now to do it. We found a closer less rigourous school. I cannot tell you how much of a positive change it has made for our family. My oldest daughter is struggling with her grades (it's not as hard, but it's less guided and she has more responsibility for managing her workload), but socially she is SO much happier. Well, that's my novel. :) I know you'll be able to find a good solution. Try not to stress too hard, it will come to you. I really do feel your pain.

Just last year we pulled our children out of a school that was “academically driven”. IMHO, I thought it was a fantastic school that had my kids working well above grade level, until I realized a few things.

We were driving 2 hours each day to take our children to and from school. Forget the normal after school rush from this activity to the next running, I was running TWO hours a day just to get them to school and home! Have you seen the gas pump prices?!? Not cool!! I loved summer, spring, and mid-winter break!

Oh, and then there was the whole social retardation thing . . . frankly, my kids were never allowed to socialize during school. In the beginning I thought “GOOD! They’re there to learn!” But, in the end, I also realized that they were being taught to be rude and ignorant of the people around them. Having 2 special needs daughters – one with social anxiety and the other with asperger’s – this was really a bad move on my part (leaving them there so long).

And, we were experiencing the same things you are . . . binders of work over break. 3 hours of homework each night for my 7th grader (at the time) and 2 hours of homework for my 3rd grader, and an HOUR for my first grader. Wait . . . what?!?

Anyhow, we chose to pull them, and I’ve never looked back. We had homeschooled before this school and I loved it. My girls begged me to go back to homeschooling, as they loved it, but it’s not practical for us now. Besides, my oldest is about to start high school, and I’m not qualified to teach her and my dh is working too many hours a week right now to do it. We found a closer less rigourous school. I cannot tell you how much of a positive change it has made for our family. My oldest daughter is struggling with her grades (it’s not as hard, but it’s less guided and she has more responsibility for managing her workload), but socially she is SO much happier.

Well, that’s my novel. :) I know you’ll be able to find a good solution. Try not to stress too hard, it will come to you.

]]> By: Treece http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7742 Treece Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:24:28 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7742 I hear you. I treasure the days off and am consistently amazed by the amount of homework that my kids get. They even have required work over the summer. I'm sure that it is mostly valuable, but kids need a break. I want my girls to have time to be kids, too. I hate seeing them fall asleep on their books at night and wake up so exhausted that they miss breakfast and sleep on the school bus. I even love snow days. My dd's science teacher assigned "The Short History of Nearly Everything" this past summer - 624 pages of deep reading. She had to summarize each chapter and highlight for her, so the teacher didn't have to read all of their reports. For fun, I attempted one chapter and it was so far over my head I gave up, LOL. She had no room to read for pleasure - what a sad thing for her. There are days when homeschooling sounds dreamy, but I know I can't possibly provide the stimulation, well-rounded curriculum, and extra-curriculars while working full time. I know we are fortunate to be in a good school system. Treece I hear you. I treasure the days off and am consistently amazed by the amount of homework that my kids get. They even have required work over the summer. I’m sure that it is mostly valuable, but kids need a break. I want my girls to have time to be kids, too. I hate seeing them fall asleep on their books at night and wake up so exhausted that they miss breakfast and sleep on the school bus. I even love snow days. My dd’s science teacher assigned “The Short History of Nearly Everything” this past summer – 624 pages of deep reading. She had to summarize each chapter and highlight for her, so the teacher didn’t have to read all of their reports. For fun, I attempted one chapter and it was so far over my head I gave up, LOL. She had no room to read for pleasure – what a sad thing for her.

There are days when homeschooling sounds dreamy, but I know I can’t possibly provide the stimulation, well-rounded curriculum, and extra-curriculars while working full time. I know we are fortunate to be in a good school system.

Treece

]]> By: Real Life Solutions http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7741 Real Life Solutions Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:21:40 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7741 Thanks Ladies!! I appreciate your comments :-) Thanks Ladies!! I appreciate your comments :-)

]]> By: Tsoniki http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/comment-page-1/#comment-7740 Tsoniki Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:14:05 +0000 http://reallifesolutions.net/blog/back-to-the-real-world/#comment-7740 Wow, I can't believe an 8 year old would have 1 1/2 hours of homework - my 8 year old nephew has maybe a half hours worth two to three times a week. And that much work over spring break! That's crazy! I do love homeschooling my DD (and DS, unofficially since he's 4 LOL) and there is a part of me that wants to keep doing it for a while - but DH wants them back in school this fall. We shall see! Wow, I can’t believe an 8 year old would have 1 1/2 hours of homework – my 8 year old nephew has maybe a half hours worth two to three times a week. And that much work over spring break! That’s crazy!

I do love homeschooling my DD (and DS, unofficially since he’s 4 LOL) and there is a part of me that wants to keep doing it for a while – but DH wants them back in school this fall. We shall see!

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