We have this free downloaded on our computer. It isn't the best I suppose, but my kids do enjoy it. We used this after Dance Mat. Susan

This is good to know. Really, this is my main concern. Whether the program is behind or ahead isn't as relevant as whether or not my kids can actually hold their own against their peers on standardized tests. Everyone. Thank you! I believe I've found the answers to my concerns :) Susan

http://www.learntobe.org is pretty good too. It's free tutoring. Susan

:001_smile: Oh, good grief. I certainly don't want to start another controversial thread like, "Should one income be enough to support a family of 4" thread, lol. I will do an advanced search. I had no idea it was a hot button. Off to search!:D Thank you, Susan

In reading at homeschool reviews, I'm seeing several posters mention that TT is lagging behind other curricula and grade placement is off. Do you find this to be true?? I really would love food for thought. This is really expensive, and I don't want to purchase something that is "easy" (which I want!) but essentially ineffective. Thanks again, Susan

Title says it all. I'm looking at this curriculum & it gets raving reviews. Before I spend a boatload of money though, I want to hear the cons and from haters. Thanks! Susan

I'm not sure. Define "blue collar" income. To me I'm thinking that would be 30-55k. So imho, yes, it can be done in my area. If you feel a blue collar income is less than that, then my answer is no. Susan

:iagree:Her children definitely learned something that day, just not from the pastor. Susan

My, you made me giggle.:lol: Susan

All of the lessons are free. Here's a link. Susan

Whoa.:svengo:

Well, it's hard because how I would honestly handle it might be detrimental to her own relationship, ykwim? Personally, I'd make a doctor's appointment and flat out tell my husband he's going & that I'm going with him. When your best friend is drowning, you save them. Period. Even if they fight you. That is how I would approach it. This would work in my relationship though. I'm fairly easy-going, but when I really stand up for something that's this important to me, my husband will listen. Not to mention, if the shoe were on the other foot, he would do the same for me. Health is nothing to mess around with & it's selfish and unfair to put your spouse through this. Ignoring health issues and refusing to go to the doctor is simply unfair. It sounds like your friend's scenario is different. So based on the dynamics of their own relationship, she needs to approach it from that regard I suppose. I really don't know. :grouphug: Tough situation. Susan

Honestly. I wouldn't advise her at all. As a friend, just listen. Just give support. When she ask you, "What would you do?", tell her you don't know really. You aren't in her shoes. Offer prayers. Offer hugs. Tell her to speak to a counselor if necessary. Often, by just letting someone share without inhibition can give much more clarity to a situation. As they speak, things may start to unfold or make sense within their own mind. Ask questions to prompt further feelings (How does that make you feel? How is that working? What do you think the solution is? What are the pros and cons if you choose to do xyz). If she is a Christian, pray together. I imagine this is really tough. Just my 2 cents. Susan

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I wear a little. No, I won't stop. Especially if asked to do so in the manner of your request. Susan

We rotate holidays. No, you aren't being unreasonable. In the future though, I would make this conversation be between your MIL and your husband. It's his mom, so I would let him handle it. I'm sorry she reacted that way. MIL's are great, but they can suck the joy out of seemingly lovely things sometimes too:grouphug: Susan

Favorite answer!:D Susan

Amen :grouphug: I pray you find your answers or peace in the not knowing. Susan

I just struggle understanding why the scientific evidence matters in the creation account, but is often irrelevant in all of the other supernatural aspects of the bible. And I'm not picking on you. Honest. I commend you for trying to flesh out what you believe and asking questions. I just see a lot of threads that hyper focus on OE/YE and I can't help but wonder why we will intellectually hash it out with one another regarding that, when the entire bible is filled with scientific anomalies. Susan

Me neither. I've really never grasped that. Susan

Because I do not believe the biblical accounts of creation were meant to be allegorical. Susan

Honestly, do you not feel a lot of the bible is completely and totally far-fetched? Is any of it reasonable and with explanation? Why is this one thing a deal breaker, but you can somehow accept all of the rest?? Susan

Wow! That sounds fabulous! :D

Okay. Sort of a spinoff from another thread. If you live on just one income from only one job, what does the "breadwinner" of the household do to earn a living? :bigear: Susan Oh. Adding. What is their education??

I'm not sure. I would think your name needs to be on the loan to be held responsible for repayment. Assuming your name is on the loan, you could go into forbearance or simply default. You can't pay what you don't have. Susan