Princess Peach
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I advise you to homeschool and find other options for socializing and babysitting, if you really think there is zero academic gain to be had through going to school.
If a child is in PS he needs all the support he can get from home to succeed in PS. And the teachers and school need him to be there and participating.
I think you need to choose whether he'll be in or out.
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I can't imagine doing something like this.
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Because it appears inappropriate and opens him up to a host of accusations. Not a good idea IMO.
I'll agree to disagree.
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What would I do? I wouldn't send her at all. I don't think a single dad, cheapskate or not, should be having girls' sleepovers at his house.
What?! That's a pretty bizarre statement to make. My brother is a single dad and has 2 girls. They have sleepovers all the time. Why shouldn't they?
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I voted 'Other'. I would get a Nexus 7.
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Never. I don't even pay attention to them.
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Yes, I would. I would explain to my children that not all people share our view, and although you don't agree with her choice you still love her. Even if it weren't your sister, there are plenty of other people making those choices. At some point, kids need to reconcile the reality around them with the values you are teaching.
:iagree: Although, I would only explain to my DD if I were asked.
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Keep a daily checklist of subjects/projects completed or working on.
Create or find a simple weekly chart (like a chore chart) and write down assignments he's completed daily.
Create a portfolio of those assignments, a list of books read, and a list of fieldtrips or group activities. For parents that are concerned about "socialization" - as your x might be, take a lot of photos of your ds engaging in group activities and include them in your portfolio. Basically, give him a physical representation of what you do.
You can store most of this material in a 3-ring binder.
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It's just nice to have this kind of documentation on hand not only for your x but also for yourself and your ds. They make nice memory books.
Because of his low muscle tone, I would look into either therapy for it outside your home, or if that's not possible, activities he can do at home or with a group that address it. Come up with a little program to address it (sitting on a bounce ball to increase core strength, playing with a lite-brite to fine tune small motor skills, beginning music lessons for hand coordination, park days with a homeschool group...etc).
Lastly, I don't know what your state requires, but some type of standardized testing might further document your ds's progress. So look into whether that would be a benefit.
:iagree: This is what I would do.
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Just sharing my experience, FWIW, I did one year of private school with my oldest in 3rd grade (full day) and my middle in K (half day), then my youngest at home (he was 4 yo). It was 20 minutes each way, so it was close enough that I went back and forth to bring them to school, then again at 11:30 to pick up my K'er, then again to pick up my 3rd grader at 2:30. It was horrendous! And it was very expensive. It was part of the reason I was driven to hs'ing.
Anyway. Maybe you could make it work, but think long and hard about the day to day grind of it. Sometimes things look doable on paper, but are really difficult when they actually play out IRL.
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Generally mid-October or so.
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Welcome! :seeya:
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My kids are starting school on Wednesday at the local public schools. I'm certain they do not want to be afterschooled, but I will offer extra help and resources where needed. I need to figure out what their homework load will be like as well as where the "holes" will be for each of them first.
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How about kittens in kilts eating cupcakes. There is your mission, see if your googlefu is up to it!
This website is called Kitties and Cake and has the attached picture.
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Congrats! And I'll remember to stay on your good side. ;)
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Of course it would bother me. But it would also bother me that the church rotates teachers from week to week and I had no idea who the teacher was or how to figure it out.
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I would definitely call them back and straighten things out. They are open 24 hours so maybe wait until this evening.
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No, I wouldn't call. You need to make sure DD and her friends are following your rules in your house. But I have no idea why on earth you'd want to call the parents.
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:grouphug: They will be fine. You are not failing them. You are doing the best thing for your family right now. Take it easy on yourself. And do something special with them after school. :grouphug:
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I agree you need to get treated. You may be able to negotiate a lower bill or payment plan. Hope you feel better soon. :grouphug:
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I had to vote other. Our church does not have children's church. They do Sunday school during the service for K-5th grade and the classes are divided by grade.
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The Beer Games
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Welcome! :001_smile:
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Sorry, at some point the kids will be exposed to magical elements whether in LOTR, Shakespeare or mythology. If her son cannot handle it, then maybe he should try a different class.
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Difference is, adults vs children. Families vs government.
I believe that Wolf and I should be the authorities in our kids lives. Not the school. If we deem an absence necc, then it is...the idea of submitting a request to a school and waiting for *their* approval creeps me out. I've heard of other families, beyond the one mentioned here, who had a parent coming home for R&R from the armed forces, and schools threatening truancy charges if the kids were out while Daddy was home. Insanity.
Just one reason of many that we hs.
Gotcha. Obviously I'm ok with our kids going to Ps. But I'm all for common sense. Parent coming home from deployment is a no-brainer to me and may cause me to buck the system if it wasn't allowed. I do, however, see a difference between that and deciding to wait a week for my kids to start school just because I wanted a longer summer vacation.
Not quite 6 weeks pregnant and spotting again.
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I haven't posted yet, but I've been following the thread and hoping. Will continue to keep you in my thoughts. :grouphug: