I'll give up when it becomes apparent that a tutor will do a better job than I can.

Hitting is immediate time out here too. I don't like to use time outs, but violence is serious business. My older DS has a big problem with this. Sometimes he sits in his room for a while. It's a work in progress.

I disagree.

I agree with this. I think it will get to a point where few students are in PS. Unless of course there is a big turn around. I don't see that happening anytime soon, with this current political climate.

I came across this yesterday while I was researching parenting books. It seems appropriate for the ongoing dialogue we have been having here. It looks like times are changing, and honestly, I would be thrilled if spanking were illegal. I know most of you would be horrified if that were to happen. (I don't think it will anytime soon.) http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-06-23/news/29710674_1_spanked-harm-smoking

I am planning on stopping at the fourth book, but I'm not sure when I will let him read the last 3.

My son is reading and re-reading the 3 Halloween costume catalogs we've recently gotten in the mail, as well has his ratty toy catalogs from last year. (Does anyone else have a kid that does this? He loves them!) We are almost done reading the first Harry Potter together.

I'm kind of late to this, but two books that have really helped me so far, (someone who was raised in a punitive house, with a temper!) were The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and Buddhism for Mothers. The Happiest Toddler really helped me figure out how to deal with a spirited toddler in an effective way. He does advocate "time outs," but more as a "You need to take some time to cool off and relax," not, "You are being punished." Buddhism for mothers is just awesome. It really opened my eyes to how important my time with my child is. I mean, we all know this, but it's hard to remember day in and day out when we are stuck in our heads and not really paying attention.

I was thinking I'm flat busted too. :lol: I use this frequently, unfortunately! :tongue_smilie:

Okay, history was probably a bad example. I am just trying to prepare myself for the possibility of him zooming through these first few elementary years. I know I really can't plan anything per se, I guess I'm just thinking of possible scenarios. Thanks for the replies everyone!

I'm trying to figure out how I'll stay on the path of a classical education with an accelerated learner. I'm thinking I'm going to end up deviating from TWTM and being more eclectic in my HS approach. The problems I forsee is staying on course with history, and the pace of other subjects. Maybe I'm too naive to make any assumptions at this point. I guess I'm just wondering how it's played out for others who have been doing this for a while.

Thanks for all of the tips!

I don't mean to be rude, but there is a lot of misinformation in this post. The aap has done some studies, and the conclusions were that it didn't matter when and in what order solids are introduced. I see what you are saying about the antibiotics, and I tend to agree with the leaky gut theory too, but I think a child would need to be predisposed genetically to developing the food allergy in the first place. My sons allergies were apparent at 6 weeks old, he had no antibiotics, and was EBF until 6 months when I used the joneja allergy scale to slowly introduce solids. He is almost 5, and still allergic to everything, even thought I've eliminated most chemical and non natural ingredients from his diet. Maybe some of those things contribute to food allergies, but I don't think, and research backs me up here, that they alone cause them. OP, are you a member if kidswithfoodallergies.org? Great resource!

It is no excuse for parents today to use corporal punishment. "When you know better, you do better." We should all know better by now.

I agree. I'm trying to convince myself that it's just plain ignorance that is causing parents to act this way. Surely, anyone who has taken child development 101, or read any modern literature or studies on discipline would have no choice but to see the great harm they are causing their children.

Excellent point!

It makes perfect sense, and I agree 100%

In what state would these things not be considered child abuse? They are sickening. I can't believe anyone would defend this type of parenting. :confused:

What is a "finger thump?"

Let me get this straight, you hit babies? I hope I read that wrong.

I'd definitely give it a try. Who knows, in two years you could get a second wind for homeschooling, and decide not to. Our situation is that one big reason for HSing, is that we want DS to have plenty of time to study music, so if a music conservatory opened up in our area, we would be the first in line. :001_smile: (We also have food allergies and other things going on, so it would have to be awesome. My point is, I'd definitely try a school that seemed perfect!)

Yes! They are awesome! Definitely more flared than the 90's version. :D

Ditto. I'm completely against corporal punishment in any way shape or form.

Very cute. What a fun idea!

You know, like "The Berenstain Bears School at Home" or something? :lol::lol::lol: