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Home Schooling
Topic Started: Sunday, 12. August 2007, 14:19 (1,314 Views)
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nelly k
Aug 14 2007, 09:50 AM
Clare why did you or your parents not complain, I would I can assure you.

I don't think I mentioned it. I assumed all secondary schools have them. I didn't like it, but it didn't seem a big deal. Noone else seemed to mind!

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Aug 14 2007, 02:06 PM
Hi Clare,
A lot of home ed is about learning alongside your children. But I do think we have to be aware of our limitations. I have a tutor come in for Maths for example.
There are far more easily accessable resources at Primary level I think.

We use the internet a lot and share books and other stuff with other home ed families. I also have friends who have helped out with ideas and resources.
I've learned loads of stuff LOL.

My son has done a portfolio and International GCSE's. My daughter will do the same. The LA officer is really good in my area and writes references on portfolio work for colleges and employers.
On the basis of that my son has been accepted at college for a higher level engineering course than he applied for.

The reason I'll send the little ones to the local primary school is because it's a good school. If it wasn't I would just home ed and be done with it.
Unfortunately my experience with the secondary sector is very very bad indeed.
Of course most of us who home ed have pulled our kids out of school although there's a lot who never sent their children at all.

In the end you are the mum. It's for the parents to decide what is best for their children.

Hope that info helps.
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Yes, thank you Shell.

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nelly k
Aug 14 2007, 09:57 AM
You know I think I should give this Topic a miss, I have no problem with Home schooling but if it going to be used as a battering ram agiants the state Catholic Sector well I am better staying away.
By all means support those who have a desire to Homeschool, talk about the positives, but if atall possible could the bashing of the state Catholic sector be avioded, granted it has problems but life is full of these and I will continue to take part.

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No bashing has taken place.

I started this topic myelf because we have a member (Clare) who is considering home schooling. Shell is being very positive, a lot of useful advice. As a mother and grandmother I personally find it all very interesting.

If I were a young parent now, I would consider home schooling in some circumstances. It would depend on the moral, academic and spiritual ethos of the available schools. I would also consider home schooling for a child had any special needs not properly catered for locally.
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I think it is derogatory to for other children to refer to children ie mine who are in the state sector as "government state inmates" your comment shell.
Its not funny, so Rose I do take offence.
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Nelly, neither Clare not Shell said that. Clare mentioned that had been said on another forum.
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Nelly, Clare posted a list of "funnies" from another forum. It is from homeschooling Mums laughing at themselves and not directed at anyone personally.
Shell's response that the children in state school refer to themselves as inmates was part of a fun response to the list, but it was true even in my day (and mine was a convent school)
Nelly, you are obviously a very caring Mother, and you have been lucky with the schools attended by your children. Not everyone is - take a look at this for example
http://catholicactionuk.blogspot.com/
I really hope this discussion can continue without becoming "personal". I am finding it very interesting
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I've edited my offending post to indicate that it's a quote.

It can be found here, by the way, with more examples!
http://www.waldsfe.org/Humor/hsmom.htm

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I think so long as the Catholic Schools are reasonably good it is better for children to have social experience with other children. We can all gain from interaction with others and learn of their lives and experiences. Even teasing can be a useful experience.

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There have been lots of interesting comments about home schooling. A lot, of course, depends on your personality, and whether a parent feels able to be with their children all day, without a break. I do know someone who did home schooling who did find this aspect particularly hard. Personally, after years of full-on stay at home parenting, I was mighty glad when my kids went to school.

Another factor I feel is important is that of the benefit of a specifically Catholic education. Forum members may agree that it's quite hard live as a Christian, and a Catholic one at that, in today's society. Our way of doing things runs counter to mainstream society. We Catholic parents need all the help we can get!

When parents send their children to a Catholic school they are supported by other adults in their efforts to pass on the faith. This is particularly important for me as my husband is agnostic so it falls upon me to bring the children up as Catholics. At the school my youngest attends I meet other parents who are, like me, serious about their faith and we draw support from each other.

There are, of course, problems with Catholic schools. Not everything they do I approve of ,but I don't want to deviate from the thread. But I would say that gospel values are at the heart of what they do, prayer is central to the school day, there is a shrine in every classroom, Christ is seen as the most important figure in the school...

Hi,Clare. I'm just wondering if there are any decent Catholic schools near you. I'd suggest having a butcher's if there are, which could at least give you information on which you base your decision, presuming, of course that you haven't already done so.

I'm sure,Clare, that you'll reach the best decision for you and your family and I wish you well in whichever option you take. :)

'Course, there is one advantage to home schooling that no-one's mentioned; being able to go on holiday outside school holidays and getting cheaper prices. :D
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Aug 14 2007, 09:22 PM
I think so long as the Catholic Schools are reasonably good it is better for children to have social experience with other children. We can all gain from interaction with others and learn of their lives and experiences. Even teasing can be a useful experience.

Yes, but you don't need to go to school to interact.

My daughter interacts with anyone!

I also think it's good for children to interact with more than just their peers.

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Clare and Shell, I have just one concern about the religious aspect of home schooling.

At school, as we progressed into teenage years, we had the opportunity to discuss our faith. If we found difficulty with some teachings, we could talk it over with each other, guided by our teachers. I am sure that helped prepare me for my early days at work, when I was questioned by colleagues who had heard lots of silly tales about Catholics.

A Catholic child, home schooled, lacks contact with other youngsters in a situation in which they can discuss their faith.

Do you see that as a probable problem?
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Katy B
Aug 14 2007, 10:20 PM
I'm sure,Clare, that you'll reach the best decision for you and your family and I wish you well in whichever option you take. :)

Thank you, Katy B.

Perhaps I could hire a Governess? :D That's another option!

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Aug 14 2007, 11:18 PM
Clare and Shell, I have just one concern about the religious aspect of home schooling.

At school, as we progressed into teenage years, we had the opportunity to discuss our faith. If we found difficulty with some teachings, we could talk it over with each other, guided by our teachers. I am sure that helped prepare me for my early days at work, when I was questioned by colleagues who had heard lots of silly tales about Catholics.

A Catholic child, home schooled, lacks contact with other youngsters in a situation in which they can discuss their faith.

Do you see that as a probable problem?

I never really had any difficulty with Church teachings. Though I do remember, when I was about 13, lying in bed mulling over the birth control issue. I came to the conclusion that the Church was right! I also remember asking my dad, when I was about 11, if the bread and wine at Mass really became the Body and Blood of Christ. He said "Yes". That was good enough for me! (It shows that that "unimportant" detail hadn't been covered in my first Holy Communion preparation a few years earlier.)

I didn't find the religious education at my school particularly good. I supplemented it by referring to books my parents had, such as "The Teaching of the Catholic Church". I dipped into that a lot.

But, I was probably unusual for a teenage girl. Most of the others didn't seem that interested in religion. They were mostly dipping into Judy Bloom books, as I recall!

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I'm sure,Clare, that you'll reach the best decision for you and your family and I wish you well in whichever option you take. :)

Thank you, Katy B.

Perhaps I could hire a Governess? :D That's another option!

Clare.

What's the wage?

Do I get four weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays?

Will I get my own sitting room and bathroom?

Will I get caviar on Fridays?

When do I start?
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Northern caviar, possibly. :)

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