Sitting there getting my hair cut, I overheard a conversation between two mothers of high school teens. They were talking about how they had moved their children from public schools and private schools, searching for a quality education and yet unable to find it. “They just don’t teach the basics of reading, writing and math anymore!” one mother moaned. The other mom said, “And my child is getting completely lost in the system!”
She went on to describe how her child completed Algebra 1 with difficulty. The following year, the guidance counselor signed her child up for the wrong class. This poor student was sitting in a calculus class for TWO WEEKS before anyone figured out that he wasn’t supposed to be in that class!
I realize that homeschoolers sometimes feel insecure about their ability to advise their children in high school. You have to admit, however, that a homeschooler would NEVER stick their child in a Calculus class after having difficulty with Algebra 1! We may not be perfect high school advisors, but we do truly KNOW our child, and that’s what makes us successful!
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mothers of high school teens. They were talking about how they had moved
their children from public schools and private schools, searching for a
quality education and yet unable to find it. “They just don’t teach the
basics of reading, writing and math anymore!” one mother moaned. The other
mom said, “And my child is getting completely lost in the system!” She went
on to describe how her child completed algebra 1 with difficulty. The
following year, the guidance counselor signed her child up for the wrong
class. This poor student was sitting in a calculus class for TWO WEEKS
before anyone figured out that he wasn’t supposed to be in that class!
I realize that homeschoolers sometimes feel insecure about their ability to
advise their children in high school. You have to admit, however, that a
homeschooler would NEVER stick their child in a calculus class after having
difficulty with algebra 1! We may not be perfect high school advisers, but
we do truly KNOW our child, and that’s what makes us successful!
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karen says:
Thanks I needed this today. Friday, we went on our first field trip with a homeschool group to visit a historic home. The guide asked the children several questions about local history and many did not answer. Some I happen to know were a bit shy but all were very well behaved. The guide turned to the children and said, “I have just lost my respect for homeschooling. This is why you kids need to be in public school”. I had to do everything to control my temper. I respectfully set her straight however and hopefully made her think of her behavior.
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Lisa says:
None of the homeschooled kids I know would sit in the wrong class without saying something, either! It seems to me homeschooling gives kids a kind of confidence that schooled kids don’t have. They don’t have a problem speaking up. Schooled kids are all told to be quiet and do what they are told to do, homeschooled kids are never told that!
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Lois says:
What a great story! I love hair cuts because I usually get a hairdresser who is having school issues with their kids, and I get to talk up homeschooling!
When I was in high school I attended one school for 9th and 10th grade, then transferred to a new (smaller) town. The counselor in 11th grade put me in Amer. Lit and composition. I told him that was what I had in 10th grade. He replied that “all juniors must take it.” Yes, I repeated a class I had already aced. Needless to say, I got an A the 2nd time too. Even the books were the same that we had to read!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Lee says:
Oh Gee, Lois! That’s a story I’ll be telling again and again, LOL!
Blessings,
Lee
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pm