I am a single mom, my sons father left us when my son was 3 months old. DH never looked back! I am so sorry that you are facing this trial. I promise you will grow in ways you never dreamt and find you are stronger than you give yourself credit for! Hugs to you!:grouphug:

That is great news! Congrats!:party::cheers2::thumbup::001_tt1:

I am all for allowing your children to become who they are created to be... But, I tend to think that gender is one decision that has been made for you... I understand that there are those that do not fit the standard "roles" or "expectations" of said gender, but over all we gain much of our identity from our gender. As for my journey... I used to say that "My ability to have children defined me as a women. Now that I am a mom, the ability to have children has EMPOWERED me as a women!" This has lead me to understand that men are empowered by their ability to protect and provide! Better to embrace ALL that we are than to deny any of what makes us, us! That is my opinion!

Thank you!!!! Very helpful and lots of good tips!! I think I am going to support them, as I am hoping to plant squash, and other vine friends!!

I am wondering about tomato plants, someone had told me to lay straw down around the plants instead of using the cages. Has anyone tried this appoarch? If so, what advice do you have to share? Thank you!

That is great news for us! We just moved to In. a year ago... 1st thing I lokked into was the HS regs. that and taxes all around! Daniels is a smart guy!

I am jealous!! Have fun!!:hurray:

Get connected. The nice thing about homeschooling only 1 is you can focus on them. The bad thing is, you focus on them, lol. Make time for yourself and your own hobbies. It's wonderful to be with your child. Don't let the "only" issue frazzle you. It's very enjoyable. __________________ That is so true!! :iagree:

I am HS an only... we just love it! The only "issue" is when we are at the park or such, he doesn't pick up on the ocassional meanness of older kids. Their rude behavior just flies right over his head. Other wise, he is content, very outgoing, compassionate to others, in general he is well adjusted. We are part of a hs group at our church and he has very strong friendships there. I am also a single parent and he goes to work with me. I am a Teacher-caregiver, so he has a buddy at the job.

I am so doing a happy dance for you! At the same time I am extremely green with envy! I know most of what we will be doing, but need to order and make final choices! Good luck and have fun!! It is amazing when a year or two down the road, you realize... I taught them that!! :thumbup:

I am really sorry to hear this story! I will be praying!:001_huh:

Thanks for the input!

Funny... the public schools came about as a result of controling the masses (Europe) and now we are heading to controling the food we eat!! Makes me crazy! We are sucked into being controlled in the name of the children! :cursing:

Yes! I think that the key is a willingness on both sides to work through the awkwardness!!

That really makes me sad! I think that one can set an example of marriage as the standard and also show love towards fellow humans. Just because you care for someone does not mean you have to live or even condone the life they live.:blink:

I had posted... Wondering if there are other single parent homeschooling parents? The reason I posted was simple curiousity. It was a surprise and blessing to me to find other single parents with the same desire to give the best possible education. It was also surprised, and saddend me that many felt left out or not apart of the greater population of HS families. I have been very blessed with the support I have in general along with my HSing. Truth is none of my sons friends come from a single parent family, many but not all of his friends are HSed. The dads of many of his friends treat him as their own. To the length that one dad, announced that he and his family will be attending my sons 1st baseball game! As a single mom, I would say that the greatest help is to see the short comings of having a missing spouse and fill in the gap (only when it works for you of course. As I do believe facing some of my own issues and challenages is also good.) For example, when we had a major blizzard, 2 dads called me to see if I needed help diggin out. Or as mentioned one dad, knows how important it is to have lots of people cheering on a boy at a sporting event. Mostly, just being included. Thank you to the poster who started this topic!:)

As I am reading this, I find myself concerned about the affect it has on you. Have you spoken with a Neurologist? Forgive my spelling!

Thanks for this post! Lots to think about! I will be looking at each today, so I am pleased to have these nuggets of info as I start thinking this all through!

I am looking at my option for Latin, and could use some experienced moms imput. My DS will be starting 3rd grade this fall, he is a very good reader and has been taking spanish since preschool. It needs to not be to time consuming as 3 days a week I will be caring for a 3 year old and a new born. Would love advice and suggestions!:bigear:

Ouch! I think my foot is swelling in sympathy!! I do hope you heal fast!!:grouphug:

I love it! My we usually get..."Wow, you are so smart?" Like how did that happen?! We just laugh to your selves!

We are using Bible this year we read the Chronicles of Narnia; The Magicians Nephew and use the study guide Roar. Reading: The ordinary Parents Guide to Reading. Lang Arts:First Language Lessons, for the Welltrained mind Level 2 Writing with Ease level 2 All About Spelling level 2 Math we use Professor B Science: Real Science-4-Kids History: THe Story of the World Volume 2 Music: Themes to Remember Spanish: La Clase Divertida level 2 I have also started cursive I am planning on starting Latin next year, although I have not decided what I will be using! Hope that helps! Good luck!

I am scared by it as well! I am self employeed and insure my son and myself. It is not my favorite way to spend my money, but we are covered! I have also lived in Canada and was denyed coverage, only after the fact to find out that I should have been covered! I was forced to pay out of pocket.... I have other stories that I won't get into here. I am a firm believer that in most cases we make choices, some are cosllty some are not. No sitution is black and white, many thing contribute to ones circumstances. As an American there is a way of life that has made this country great and that is independance, which by design forces us to face life head on and the greatest life has to offer tends to come from the greatest challenages. I don't want someone else deciding for me, and that is what is happening. We are so easily controlled.

I would say that in general people are rude... I don't think they mean it that way, but I think filters are missing. Gone is the day when certian topics weren't discussed in public and now everything is fair game. As a result we tell people they are fat, skinny, healthy or unhealthy! Mostly I think it points out more about the person saying it than the person it is being said to! Sorry you are experiencing this... I have to. I tend to be a people pleaser so I find myself trying to make the rude person feel better... Now that is dumb!!

Joyful Mama and My Fathers Lily I wanted you to know I did not take either of you as depressed, far from it... Life changes, especially at a seasons such as your facing are emotiinal. As a single mom, I have respect for most single parents, especially if they truly put their childrens future high on the list of priority list. (Doesn't always mean HS.) Having read your posts, I believe you are both strong women who are giving your children a wonderful legacy!! It is my prayer that you have peace with where you are placed and the journey ahead of you! Please keep me posted as to how things unfold! one finally thought, your homes will always be learning homes... you won't let that stop, it is in the nature of who you are, even if your children school elsewhere!!:grouphug: