tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post7968945070756379323..comments2023-07-25T09:25:34.293+01:00Comments on The Voyage: Trying SchoolSharon McDaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-39349470409999209842010-03-23T11:53:21.291+00:002010-03-23T11:53:21.291+00:00Hi Kristina, well it's our role to be here for...Hi Kristina, well it's our role to be here for them no matter what! You're well experienced on that yourself. I visited the school today and met with the 2 class teachers for almost an hour and feel more confident that the transition will be handled with care and that they will be well supported by the school. I think they'll enjoy the experience.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-60213762970074627802010-03-23T01:16:47.889+00:002010-03-23T01:16:47.889+00:00I liked much how you said you'll 'be here ...I liked much how you said you'll 'be here for them no matter what'; that there's more than one option open to them, and they can choose the one best suited to them. Hope the transition goes smoothly for all.kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388229716638534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-69907798902904865502010-03-22T22:39:41.749+00:002010-03-22T22:39:41.749+00:00@AnnB thanks for your kind hopes. It is a big step...@AnnB thanks for your kind hopes. It is a big step but I think we'll eventually find a new rhythm that works. It's not so much a worry of trusting their minds to others, for I am happy to have other people teach them all sorts of things, and I still think that I'll be able to influence them to value learning how to think and reason. I am more concerned that the school system is so constrained and regulated, so intent on ticking boxes and not expanding minds, so tightly controlled from on high that brilliant teachers have to contend more with proving standards than reaching children.<br /><br />@farmwifetwo, I will also be sure to continue to teach the children myself by talking and engaging with them and helping them continue with what they're interested in. It does help to know this is not necessarily forever and the home based education option remains if needed. <br /><br />@Jax aw thanks. It is an upheaval and will take a while for all of us to get used to this new way of life. You're right too, it's not all welcome but unlike most children who are in schools, at least they did get to choose their education provision.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-5651844556543266542010-03-22T20:47:36.409+00:002010-03-22T20:47:36.409+00:00Can I congratulate you on being the kind of parent...Can I congratulate you on being the kind of parent who is recognising and supporting their children's wishes? Because it has to be an upheaval for you, and possibly one not entirely welcome.Jaxhttp://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitupnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-87202664075462270802010-03-22T19:12:06.991+00:002010-03-22T19:12:06.991+00:00School is a personal choice. Whether to go or keep...School is a personal choice. Whether to go or keep them home. Mine still enjoy school... I've managed for the most part to protect them from the mess that comes with dealing with the system.<br /><br />Saying that, I'm moving my youngest from being integrated to a special ed classroom - I'm not happy about it either. Started the battle the beginning of Dec, paperwork is finally finished and next meeting Mar 29th. It'll take me until Sept to get this finished and I have yet to see the classroom, talk to the staff etc.<br /><br />I don't wish to homeschool. I "after" school, "weekend" school, whatever you want to call it and it works for us. If I had to, I will. The day they hate going, the day they stuff my youngest into a "life skills" class... We'll be homeschooling full time.<br /><br />Coulda, woulda, shoulda.... :) There's not real answer and in the end... you know, they know, they can always be taught at home once more.farmwifetwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680758336779501712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-56182096146081276682010-03-22T18:04:33.692+00:002010-03-22T18:04:33.692+00:00Such a big step for all of you. I hope it works ou...Such a big step for all of you. I hope it works out in a way that enhances all your lives - whether that be in or out of school. I know how hard it is to trust their beautiful minds to the rules of others. Best of luck!AnnBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234041798702329756noreply@blogger.com