tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post8888857416557624503..comments2023-10-29T05:41:43.588-07:00Comments on Savouring mommy moments: My secret fantasy Savouring mommy momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876646609784614786noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-815723152586172492013-02-10T09:48:15.196-08:002013-02-10T09:48:15.196-08:00Se7en- Needless to say, I am HUGELY flattered by y...Se7en- Needless to say, I am HUGELY flattered by your lovely comment - given the way I was gushing about you in this post, I'm sure you can appreciate how much your wise words mean to me. <br /><br />Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.Savouring mommy momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876646609784614786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-25683072372425067112013-02-07T17:01:19.949-08:002013-02-07T17:01:19.949-08:00Hi there, I just catching up with my blog feed fro...Hi there, I just catching up with my blog feed from this week and wow... what a brave post for you to write!!! I so admire you for thinking this through and working through all the ideas spinning around in your head and sharing them so eloquently... I think that we do what we think is best for our children because we love them completely... for some that might be homeschooling, for others it might be something completely different... and that's okay. <br /><br />And yes, other folks decisions and life-styles often look so appealing - the grass is always greener - but the reality is it is what we make of our own situation, wether we make changes or not, that is going to ground our kids and help them head out into the world one day. <br /><br />Whatever we choose for our children they need to know that they are loved and that we are doing our best for them... and looking at your holiday photographs your kids sure know that!!! You are doing a fabulous parenting job with them... keep at it!!! se7enhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432167351999892522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-19896883046369777692013-02-05T12:30:31.078-08:002013-02-05T12:30:31.078-08:00Nisreen - You are so right - the teacher does inde...Nisreen - You are so right - the teacher does indeed have a huge role to play. And that is the reason I, myself, may not be the best candidate for a homeschooling mom.<br /><br />From articles I've read, I've deduced that the homeschooled child's socialisation takes place outside their "school", either through extramurals or informal play with friends. It becomes imperative that, where necessary, the parent creates the opportunities for such interaction - which becomes difficult when she (the mom) is herself too shy to show herself in public.<br /><br />Suffice to say, I don't think I'm ready to take that step yet - I have much emotional development (like overcoming my social awkwardness)of my own to do before I can even consider such a huge step.<br /><br />PS: Primary school was okay (compared to high school). Std 5, in particular was fun when we planned to break away from mainstream society to live in the Rocky Mountains (remember???) . Gosh, my sociophobic tendencies manifested itself from an early age already LOL<br /><br />Savouring mommy momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876646609784614786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-52312815838772851372013-02-05T12:17:49.559-08:002013-02-05T12:17:49.559-08:00Fahranaaz - So glad you managed to post your comme...Fahranaaz - So glad you managed to post your comment. I was becoming concerned.<br /><br />I can totally relate to your experience - I would probably have bunked too if I'd had the guts!Savouring mommy momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876646609784614786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-34328112532724793292013-02-05T02:48:48.799-08:002013-02-05T02:48:48.799-08:00I've worked with a few ppl over the years who ...I've worked with a few ppl over the years who have been homeschooled and found that they had trouble adjusting in a work environment or socially. They also struggled with accepting different points of view as some accepted what they've read as gospel. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with their education, I think that there is not a lot of emphasis placed on the social interaction which effectively plays a huge role in the work environment or in my environment at least.<br /><br />If you can strike the balance between school work and social interactions,you will have found a winning formula.<br /><br />PS: You hid your fears pretty well at school LOL - cause I don't remember you struggling. At the end of the day, you will have to make the decision based on what you think is best for your kids. My eldest has been a painfully shy child since birth and when she started play school also had only one friend for that year. <br /><br />It took approximately 3 years for her to adjust to her environment. I actually dreaded Parent/Teacher meetings as the same thing was said every team. Child not interacting, socially inadequate, blah blah blah. It was during her Grade 2 year at mid year, when I was in for a shock. The teacher proceeded to inform me that my child was disruptive and talkative. I nearly fell off my chair and advised her who my child was just in case she got it wrong.<br /><br /><br />Heavens help me she was talking about my child. She managed to get the best out of my child. I congratulated but also informed her that now that she found the switch to turn her on, she should find the off button as well.<br /><br />I think a teacher plays a huge role in how children adapts socially. Whether this happens to be home schooling or mainstream.<br /><br />Although my daughter is still shy, I continue to push her to explore other avenues which she will not do on her own by not giving a choice. I know this sounds autocratic but I found that this allows her to achieve what she never knew she could. Nisreen HendricksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972037612891917748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-68805373480257093572013-02-05T00:21:55.500-08:002013-02-05T00:21:55.500-08:00I understand how you felt. I felt that way at Madr...I understand how you felt. I felt that way at Madrassah, I wasn't very good at reading (which made me feel stupid).<br />I didn't have any friends, I couldn't relate to anyone and I ended up bunking and eventually dropping out. It was awful to say the least. <br /><br />PS I tried to comment on your previous post but it's not going through. I think the "prove you're not a robot' thing is blocking me.<br />Fahranaaz <br />www.rightdownmyalley.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729522385953309500.post-51423237757364470592013-02-05T00:21:05.337-08:002013-02-05T00:21:05.337-08:00I understand how you felt. I felt that way at Madr...I understand how you felt. I felt that way at Madrassah, I wasn't very good at reading (which made me feel stupid).<br />I didn't have any friends, I couldn't relate to anyone and I ended up bunking and eventually dropping out. It was awful to say the least. <br /><br />PS I tried to comment on your previous post but it's not going through. I think the "prove you're not a robot' thing is blocking me. Fahranaazhttp://www.rightdownmyalley.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com