tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post5636538990194430992..comments2024-03-27T02:00:54.831-07:00Comments on Prudence Pennywise: We Interrupt this Program....Prudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-20705932143494251932009-12-14T09:34:56.599-08:002009-12-14T09:34:56.599-08:00I've enjoyed following your blog for quite som...I've enjoyed following your blog for quite some time (I made the lemon bars several months ago and they were a tangy *hit*)! Your reasons for homeschooling mimic my own -- but I like your wording better. I think I'll print it and memorize a few of your lines, if that's alright?Deannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-24216392361152004992009-12-12T19:19:29.753-08:002009-12-12T19:19:29.753-08:00Thanks for sharing a positive outlook for homescho...Thanks for sharing a positive outlook for homeschoolers. I homeschooled my two children and was a board member of the Florida Parent Educators Association. Loved homeschooling after I had a serious talk with God...really didn't want to at first. I can say that I have a relationship with my daughter today because of homeschooling. I am very thankful that I did!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400592040389591606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-79726285038600903452009-12-12T14:52:15.051-08:002009-12-12T14:52:15.051-08:00great response to a question common to homeschoole...great response to a question common to homeschoolers. i have been asked to write about that question as well and as yet haven't done. there are so many reasons that i love homeschooling and find it to be the best thing for our family, at least right now. i really appreciate that the internet makes me feel not-as-unusual, as there are so many homeschoolers who choose to blog and share about their experiences. it helps when most of our local friends have chosen to attend public school.<br /><br />and it's good to hear you say that the kitchen table is often covered in science projects. sometimes i stress too much about having our house just-so. you are so right-- we can have a clean kitchen table when they are grown and gone, which will come far too soon!Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516535861628199093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-50589361048689630382009-12-12T13:35:31.401-08:002009-12-12T13:35:31.401-08:00Hi Prudy! Wonderful post!
I am having a linky par...Hi Prudy! Wonderful post!<br /><br />I am having a linky party on Monday about homemade gifts and I was wondering if you would link up your fudge post from last Christmas. I made that for my neighbors and it was soooo good!<br /><br />Hope you are having a great weekend!<br /><br />XXO<br />JenJen @ tatertotsandjello.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-23876506607751941272009-12-12T09:26:54.147-08:002009-12-12T09:26:54.147-08:00Katelin:
I'd love to chat HS with you. Send m...Katelin:<br />I'd love to chat HS with you. Send me an email at prudencepenny@aol.com and I'll give you a phonecall sometime in the next week.Prudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-16631428617385034742009-12-12T08:20:42.507-08:002009-12-12T08:20:42.507-08:00Hi, Erin, this is Julie's friend Katelin. I&#...Hi, Erin, this is Julie's friend Katelin. I've enjoyed following your reunion, and I really enjoyed this post. Now I just have to ask if you'll share more tips or hints about teaching children to read. 300 page novels before kindgergarten--kudos to you both! Also, do you have a certain Home School curriculum that is your favorite? I have many concerns about public school education, and would like to check out some HS options before I send my little one off next year. Maybe I'll keep him to myself!Katelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893201197367146651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-40449135551036776912009-12-11T13:20:02.802-08:002009-12-11T13:20:02.802-08:00I'm not a teacher. So I buy the Calvert Schoo...I'm not a teacher. So I buy the Calvert School curriculum with which to teach my 2 youngest boys. There is no more satisfying feeling than the "Ah Ha!" moments they have when they get a new concept! And it's a lot more fun to call recess from noon to 3 because the boys and dog want to enjoy the fresh snow, or sunshine, or whatever, than to have to do things on a set schedule. Tell Julie I'm not social, either. But the boys go out to play with the neighbors, and meet their friends, and they do fine. And all I have to do is see the school super twice a year. I believe Ryan will do wonderfully in public high school next year, and he can always change courses and homeschool again if he so chooses.<br /><br />Isn't it wonderful to be able to make these "controversial" choices?Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-13631611512567592512009-12-11T12:24:15.279-08:002009-12-11T12:24:15.279-08:00Wow I just had two long conversations today about ...Wow I just had two long conversations today about my decision to homeschool....and now more of it here. I was educated at home, public, and private schools, and right now teach my own children. It is hard work, but it's fun too.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12009337418031451142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-56710555399929537712009-12-11T11:10:39.312-08:002009-12-11T11:10:39.312-08:00I love the question and answer session, but I have...I love the question and answer session, but I have no time to write. It's Erin Leigh's Birthday!<br />Just know I am reading along and commenting silently in my head.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112499345298903375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-18647775297717415012009-12-11T10:47:56.400-08:002009-12-11T10:47:56.400-08:00Thanks for letting us peer into your life. It was...Thanks for letting us peer into your life. It was fun to hear more about your family and ideas.<br />You are a wonderful mother and a great example to those about you.Fantastic Mr. Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964828249783163845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-7906296230639432922009-12-11T08:46:16.693-08:002009-12-11T08:46:16.693-08:00wow, props to you prudy for playing such a meaning...wow, props to you prudy for playing such a meaningful role as "teacher" in your kids' lives. I think it's amazing, and though I NEVER (I'm afraid my patience and lack of skills wouldn't permit it anyway!) plan on doing that for my childres, I commend you for doing it for yours!<br /><br />thanks for sharing, you REALLY do do it all!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172217138751768098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-28803174035181317232009-12-11T08:14:15.552-08:002009-12-11T08:14:15.552-08:00I was homeschooled through my elementary years, an...I was homeschooled through my elementary years, and I'm so grateful for it. And that was back in the day where my mom had to fight the school board in every state we moved into to prove that it was legal to homeschool. She paved the way for a lot of other mothers have an easier path later. And yet she was heavily criticized. The people who criticized will never know that we turned out ahead of our class, well-socialized, and a close and loving family. But we will always know. :)<br /><br />Keep up the good work; keep doing what your heart tells you is right! We support you!Mishqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857513494635964672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-73795507858783318662009-12-11T07:11:34.463-08:002009-12-11T07:11:34.463-08:00Thanks for sharing. I am always afraid to ask peo...Thanks for sharing. I am always afraid to ask people why they homeschool because I don't want them to think I am judging their decision. <br /><br />I am actually fascinated by the idea and I think I would love to do it. But, I think my reasons are wrong. I just don't want to send my kids out. I worry and I miss them. I can't control what they hear and see out there. I know my job is not to control their lives though, but rather to teach them the things they need to know to go up against this world and still remember who they are. <br /><br />Also, I am not social enough to homeschool. I do not get involved with other people as much as I should and I do not want my kids to suffer because I did not create a social network for them. You are so good at getting them out and involved.<br /><br />I like that you give them the decision making power to choose to homeschool or not. I think it is important to make sure the decision is a good fit for everyone.<br /><br />Although, it sounds like they are so far ahead of the game at this point that school might be a huge hinderance to their progress. I am not terribly impressed with the direction that public schooling is headed.<br /><br />Good thing you didn't answer all three questions at once. Imagine how long this comment would have been.<br /><br />Be back later for more answers and more commenting.Seth and Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01787702258212182217noreply@blogger.com