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We've homeschooled our kids from the beginning, no public schools. Now that they are middle-school ages. they've expressed interest in finding out "how everyone else lives".

Considering we've come this far, we can't just say "no" and have agreed to let them go check it out. We went to the school (a few weeks ago) and they told us we'd need to speak with the principal. After 2 emails went ignored, we sent a third email that had a little information from the state on the legality of our request, and heard back in an hour, lol. He wants us to come meet with him, tomorrow, 8:30am.

Personally, don't want my kids to go for probably 100 different reasons, but I've got to be supportive.

How long will they last? Will I lose them to the system, or will they realize what they have and return?

Ugh.

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kyle-moore 4mo ago

don't do it lol. maybe enroll in sports and college level classes in high school so they can get a feel for it. the education they would be receiving would be reverting/degrading both socially/academically

sperry 4mo ago

So how do you raise kids, showing you value their opinions and faith in how you've raised them, and then just say "no", because "I said so".

They already are expecting it to be dumbed down.

My hopes is 2 weeks in. they're like F this ...

kyle-moore 4mo ago

framing, aura and memeing. your in a marketing battle. realistically though who wants to be stuck in a class room the hole day. as long as they have a comparable social life out of Public School I can't imagine it's going to be more attractive

sperry 4mo ago

I certainly can't imagine losing to this.

I am hopeful.

🥂

Grace and Truth 4mo ago

You're the parent. They're still kids.

Maybe I'd ask them what about school they're curious about, find out what their goals are.

The kids I met growing up hated school - I wasn't jealous. And they weren't usually impressively smart, either.

I understand not wanting to force them. That doesn't usually go well. Sending them could be effective. They might hate it. Sounds like something Kevin Leman might do. (His parenting books are excellent.)

But what if they like it? Are you prepared to let them continue?

What's the process for pulling them out again, once they're enrolled? Does it arouse suspicion?

When you drop them off, you're giving custody of your kids to the state. It varies from place to place, but if the school can arrange for abortions, vaccinations, or hormone blockers without your knowledge or consent, it might not be a step you're willing to take.

Do you need to act right away on your kids' interest? Are there better options in your area, ones you'd genuinely be willing to continue with if they like it?

I'm asking questions I'd ask myself in thinking it through, to answer for yourself, not so you can answer me.