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  1. We are studying Greek and Latin word roots, and to cement them I have my 14 year old (9th grade) write a paragraph about a word that is derived from a root every few days. We use IEW writing techniques, but we are not super-legalistic about making sure we get all the dressups. Any perspectives on this sample? Is it appropriate for the age? It took him probably 15 minutes with a couple of basic mechanics corrections.
  2. Does anyone have something showing what dates "A Little History of the World" covers in each chapter, or any kind of a schedule for it? Thanks!
  3. Do what he wants. If he wants to ask you to help him spell while he writes, do that. If he wants to have you edit for spelling when he is done, do that. :)
  4. I have an English-loving math-phobic kid and LoF is the only thing that has worked with him at all. We use it all by itself.
  5. I just tried to join a new homeschool meetup in my area. I was told that they are "opposed to atheists", and that our presence would make everyone uncomfortable. So, glad I asked, feelings are hurt, whatever.
  6. I live in Arizona and it comes up very very quickly. It also came up when I was growing up in Oklahoma and Alaska, but it took a little longer. Most hs groups around here have a statement of faith or ask what church you attend, and some of the ones that don't, you wish they did, because that secular label is really more for patting themselves on the back about how inclusive they are while they wonder why all the non-religious leave.
  7. Most homeschoolers are religious (most PEOPLE are religious) and people ask it. It's a community building tool for the people who participate. I would ask right out. "We don't go to church. I am not married to my children's father. I don't want to make my children or any of yours uncomfortable, so I wanted to be up front right from the start. Are we going to fit into your group?" You might be surprised where you can find good community. Might even be in a religious group. We are the atheists in a Christian homeschool group. It works well most of the time. :)
  8. Nope no never no not gonna happen. I am a private person and I don't want people over unless I choose them. Period.
  9. Not a graphic novel but an incredibly cool book about the Elements. :) http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Visual-Exploration-Universe/dp/1579128149
  10. Is he doing a ton of handwriting? Would he respond better if he typed some or all of the handwritten work?
  11. I just make up my own history curriculum and use IEW for the writing portion. My basic formula is choose an excellent source or two for the core information, find a bunch of supporting books and documentaries and activities, discuss everything, invite questions and exploration, and have the student respond in some way (drawing, projects, writing, whatever). The beauty of this is that it can so easily be ramped up or down for the student and/or the life circumstances. And, it can so easily be modified if any aspect isn't working.
  12. Mario and Peach Link and Zelda Ender and Valentine Robin and Marion Simon and River Eugene and Rapunzel Romeo and Juliet Eric and Sookie Clark and Lois Peter and Wendy Tony and Pepper Thor and Loki (Loki is kind of a girl. He had a baby. So that could work, right?) :)
  13. Checking out this app and it looks pretty great, plus it's cheaper! Thanks for the idea!
  14. I'm thinking this might work for us: http://www.covenanteyes.com/services/pricing/ It's 11 dollars a month and I just hate that I have to do this. We're trying to scrape up 20 a month to give ds for allowance. He wants to work and is very good about chores and school and I feel he would benefit from some spending money. But if we have to pay the 11 that is that much further from finding the allowance in the budget. AHHH I am trying so hard not to get ranty about terrible ex-spouses! :(
  15. Thanks for the ideas! I am ok with outright spying - we have told him that if he chooses to text message then we will choose to read them randomly. Same with internet usage - we will check up. This is in response to a pattern of bad internet choices. We don't have access to the actual account, just the phone. Honestly I am beyond furious that my ex bought him this phone. Just what a 14 year old with poor impulse control needs - a mobile device that will constantly tempt him to make bad choices.
  16. No ideas? So far we have only been able to find subscription services and we really can't afford anything extra right now. :(
  17. It sounds like an ID theft scam to me. I've been offered "jobs" like that with high pressure insistence on getting those ID items fast but when I did a little digging, they were bad news.
  18. You could find or make a silent ringtone and set his number to that. Then you don't hear when he calls. If you get a lot of obnoxious calls, set your default ringer to silent and set custom rings for the people you want to hear from. :)
  19. I have no idea about credits, and time can vary so widely. I have a lot of experience programming and slammed through a lot very quickly. Ds had no programming experience and took a day or more for a single concept. I would try to find out what is taught in a typical programming course at the high school level and go from there.
  20. That's really icky. If someone had a concern about my partner being around their children I would choose to speak with them and reassure them and give them the time and space they need. Given that he has no bio kids of his own, I am hyper aware that this may be an issue and I work to build bridges, not get snotty about it. He's a fantastic guy and we adore him and our friends that know him like and trust him. I would not ask that anyone else trust him by proxy, and I would expect that getting snarky and gossipy about it would worsen those feelings, not improve trust or build relationships.
  21. We would stop going anywhere my wishes for my child are accepted and then disregarded out of my sight. I don't care if you demanded her teachers jump on one foot and sing the national anthem. If they said they would follow your instructions and then disregarded them, they have proven a lack of honesty, a lack of follow through, and a lack respect for your parenting. They could have said they don't have the resources to ensure your child is never taught by a man, they could have moved her to another class, they could have handled this any number of ways. By assuring you they would follow your wishes and then going directly against your wishes on multiple occasions, they have shown they are not capable of being good caretakers for your child.
  22. We hated SOTW. It took less than a chapter for ds and I both to just be completely freaking done. We just used other sources and history got a lot nicer.
  23. My ex got my son an Android smartphone. Ds has a history of poor choices on the internet. I'd like to give him the freedom to use this gift and also keep tabs on his usage. Anyone know any good apps we could install to monitor his use? We are not on the actual cell phone account so we won't be able to see anything that way. There is also no way to work with the other parent to address this. Ideas?
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