Can you read some of the text material onto a MP3 or tape for him? He could listen to it. ( I realize this would be impossible for math) but maybe other text material.

What is a vacation? I can only imagine! Hubby doesn't get much time off. When we do get his "holiday time"... it is spent working on the house OR we go visit relatives. I guess our school field trips are our vacation.:001_huh: You are NOT alone!:grouphug:

Do they have to come from the same promo list? SWB History of the Ancient World SWB History of the Medieval World http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Great-Master-Ancient-History/dp/0531228215/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IMBT2HS1DDHQ8&colid=3VFHEJ0WQVB4P this series is pretty neat.... quick read for advanced readers ... but neat b/c history presented in biography of the villians! Love Rasputin.

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They are required by law in my state when child enters school... unless you get a relegious exemption (which isn't difficult). So, no pressure legally on little ones. As for doctors... one pestered me & I told them I was informed with a very stern look. He dropped it. The other said "you are the Mama"... we discussed pros/cons.... I have not allowed them to take all the shots b/c so many are for convenience of work and schools.... but we delayed the life threatening ones until kids hit 3 years old. That is when they have a developed immune system. He is still our pediatrician.

You have killed the weakest invader.... but not the strongest. Stop taking it and teh strong will flourish & rise back up. Do it enough and often.... they antibiotics may be useful anymore.

I walk out my door and see the MAGNIFICENCE of His work.... I breathe deeply and feel the invigoration.... I hold my toddlers hand and feel the MIRACULOUS gift of life.... Man never created anything as elaborate as a snowflake, as complex as a puppy, and as beautiful as a flower. By the sight, sound, smell, touch, and feel of the created, I know there is a Creator.:)

:iagree: Grass is greener on the other side. Things that are different look interesting, etc. But she is too young to know the pros/cons of such a decision. I think it is an entirely adult decision.

:iagree: Just let them explore and try things. You can introduce things by taking them places or watching something interesting... but I think most are naturally curious and love to try things. Beatrix Potter always said school would have rubbed off some of her originality. Schools force conformity and limit access. It has to suppress creativity. Can't wait to watch the link. :)

Haha... In only watched soccer when my kids were playing... and then under force & compelled by guilt... . Nope. Have fun. We have friends who are passionate about all soccer. I just wait on college football season!;)

It also fits into the same the concept of sex of the child allowing different privileages (not due to strength, skill or interest - just male/female anatomy). Boys get to do more than girls .... b/c they are boys. Whole other can of worms.

I think privileages come with maturity and ability... not age or birth order. Giving special privileages due to BIRTH ORDER makes me think of old England and the oldest "getting it all" :001_huh: and the other 12 kids fended for themselves. Drastic response... but that is the image the creeps into my noggin when I think of birth order having any significance. I guess it seems a bit too medieval.

:iagree: Also, many of the adults who were homeschooled were in a different era. Fewer tools available to the parents, no networks or groups for field trips & recreational activities.... it was tougher on their parents and them, I am very sure. And like someone said about one "angry homeschooler"... they don't have kids yet and others weren't in classrooms...so they really can't compare the experience and may be enlightened if they ever have children in schools.

Same here. It can be tough at times.... but never boring and always alot going on!

Sounds like this would also tie in with the recent chemistry diets and blood type diets. The Blood Type things that I read were fascinating and made a great deal of sense. My family perfectly matched their issues and blood types. I assume, for those with heritage from all over the world, that it would be more difficult. My ancestry is English-Irish-Scot-Dutch.... haha.. not much variety there. Lots of hoofed protein, fish, and dark bread.... and maybe some ale? No haggis please.

It usually only takes a few days and he will figure out that he needs to sleep. You can't be the pacifier... you can't comfort him all night long... you can only show him the way (even this young). I had to do this with mine. They are all good sleepers, secure, well adapted, and I get to sleep too. So, I am a much nicer Mommy during the day. Hang in there for a few days. It is so tough. DH may be able to help also (as someone already mentioned).

Wow! I am amazed at the large number of oldest!

Didn't read the entire conversation... but No Way!;)

I picked an "it's not enough" for the reason that I would like to pay off our mortgage, have a long weekend vacation, and buy better health insurance. Beyond those 2 issues, we are quite happy where we sit regarding lifestyle and opportunities. We drive used cars, shop at WalMart, and live in a modest home. Happy as a bug in a rug.... but would really like the mortgage stamped paid in full!

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This link is over a year old but THANK YOU for the replies to the OP. I am the field trip coordinator for our area gropu & was searching for new ideas and possible ANCIENT tours in the southeast. This was a wonderful resource. Wonder if there are others? I am going to try to search out traveling exhibits.... anyone have any great leads for (AL-GA-TN) region?

Wow... that is beautiful! I think you help your child chose the path that fits them. I have 2 brothers.... 1 couldn't sit still in school and was NOT college material. He could have been forced but he just rolled up his sleeves and went to work. Other brother was a bit mroe bookish and wasn't very competitive. He went to school in a business field. First brother owns his own business and is doing very well. Owns 2 homes, races cars, and lives on cash most often. Youngest brother managed a small store and is now unemployed. He is in debt and miserable. Hubby has a sister who went to tech school & cuts hair (& more of course). DH is an engineer. His sister owns her own business, barters for some tings b/c of a skill that she can share/trade.... and makes WAY, WAY more money that DH. So, in our family.... the active, eager, energy driven siblings have blown the lid off the college degree siblings who are groveling at the table for the scraps of some boss or corporation. Written by someone with 2 BS degrees and 1 Master's degree. All of whom would not yeild me ONE Job today. (sadly)

:iagree: We had issues but none that I ever needed outside help on or would call abuse. It wasn't all Beaver Cleaver.... but nothing to talk about as an adult.

You can chose to let it die slowly and miserably or you can put it out of it's misery. My Mama used to flush them b/c she thought it was the quickest and least painful. Sound hard... but letting it starve, dehydrate and wither isn't any better. I had to put a rabbit & a little bird out of their suffering before. I did it & then cried. But they couldn't lay there and suffer & I couldn't save them.

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