#homeschool is the way!
Discussion
Homeschool can be a better option for some children under some circumstances, but it's not a universally superior choice. There are several factors parents need to consider before determining whether homeschool would be better for their child, and the choice shouldn't be made lightly, based on emotion.
We already homeschool him after school. It’s clear he’s not even learning anything there. It’s basically daycare
Homeschool is such a broad umbrella that can describe a wide range programs and applications. I know people who homeschool their kids, and it basically entails them letting their kids do what they want all day while do the same. Needless to say, their kids a woefully behind and nowhere near their schooled peers. One kid is almost 10yo and can't read. But there also great programs and curriculum available for homeschoolers, but they require significant parental involvement in a daily basis, and a structured environment that actually delineates schooling from hanging out playing video games.
What you describe at the start of your note is “unschooling” not homeschooling.
In fact most I know in the unschooling realm are vehemently against the word homeschool…but I think it’s more then “school” conjunction than it is the “home” aspect.
The reality is, and note this is coming from someone (myself) whom:
1. Has an earned higher Ed degree
2. Has completed half of a doctorate (but won’t finish it)
3. Taught and was on the leadership/admin team for few schools over the years.
UNLESS one wants to go into a highly regulated field (ie engineering or wants to be a brain surgeon…)
College is a waste. I use about 1% of what I learned through my various degrees on a daily basis in my business, life, and impact.
Additionally, there are thousands upon thousands of careers that don’t require a college degree but rather rely on certifications and/or “what have you created lately”.
Now one’s immediate response to that statement is usually “yea but working at Mcadonalds isn’t what I envision for my child”
To which I have three replies.
A. But what about what your child wants?
B. I’m not referencing MickyD’s…I’m talking about respected files such as airline pilots and other “high wage paying” careers.
C. And penultimately what does God want for your child?
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Beyond the nitty gritty, the bigger question at hand is: do you really want to be a wage slave? Does one want thei child(ren) to be?
I believe not…and so just like we have to empower and set others up for success when it comes to Bitcoin, sovereignty, etc…so we do with leading their child to discover what they want to move closer to in their life and impact.
> College is a waste
agree. it was a waste of time *for me*, but only because i already knew what they were teaching by the time i got there since i was obsessed with computers since I was 10.
Not sure if elliott will find something he’s interested in the same way I did, we’ll see. He doesn’t seem like a nerd like i was.
He seems really into reading and writing.
My son for sure isn’t a nerd…
But he loves Basketball and wants to do something with/in it for the foreseeable future…even possibly playing in college (still trying to reconcile that LOL) and ideally pro.
So we look for academic learning moments through what he is passionate about.
He also loves video editing…so we’ve connected with a local YouTube “star” and video editor,
Think “real world experience” not “a2 + b2 = c2”.
Beyond the basic level of academic knowledge, we don’t need to know much…so long as we learn HOW to learn…we will lead ourselves to the what…just like to did with computers
What is the state of Catholic schools in Canada?
Yes I agree!! If I have that luxury of course…
Hmmm…
I think a “luxury” is three things.
1. What we define it to be
2. What we value
3. What we prioritize
For us, it’s a matter of what do we want to move closer to.
That being said, homeschooling isn’t a luxury for my family. It’s a facilitator.
We are intentionally designing our life and as such, in order to move closer to want we want vs chasing more, homeschooling is the educational solution that serves us best.
I don’t know how people define homeschooling, but i don’t see how i could teach my son at home all day while trying to build damus
Not to mention social interaction …
Easily solved for! Most communities have numerous “social” aspects for homeschoolers.
We live in a growing rural area…almost suburban now…but still less than 200k in our county.
Our son plays on a basketball team, tonight he’s going to a movie hang at one of the parent’s house. Last week was field day, tomorrow he goes to a science club thing…
You merely have to be intentional (just like with everything)
Yes!! Intentionality is def the way to go.
But yes nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s I see what you mean. That’s what I meant by luxury. Eg if we (potential future partner) can afford to only have one income ha
It depends…
Again, definitions.
How do you define income?
Why is there a limit on the quantity of income(s)?
What does it mean to afford? Are there multiple angles to achieve “affording”?
Maybe one needs more than one partner (just kidding)
But in all seriousness, one attains what they want.
That isn’t to say you and I or Will or Bill (whomever he is…maybe your partner 🤷♂️🤣) should even want th same thing…
But we are all capable of moving closer to that which we do want.
So if homeschooling or _________ (insert whatever) it’s important to you, you will find a way to attain it.
That’s my point. It’s easy to come up with excuses or reasons why something isn’t viable.
It’s also simple to solve for them when we have clarity.
Yet, most opt for perceived easiness vs simplicity.
lol #truethat