You're doing everything right, it may take time...years...before you see the fruit. I haven't read all responses so I'll just add my suggestions that you may already be doing too. Make sure your home has its own library Give books for gifts, not just on holidays but any time. I regularly order books from Amazon for my kids and let them be surprised when the box shows up Make regular trip to the book store and library Read Aloud daily, picture books and good chapter books Show excitement over books Read yourself, daily Talk about what you are reading if appropriate Buy him a magazine of something he is interested in (ex. Lego) Keep a bag of favorites in the car so you can read when you have time while out It's OK to want to read at a lower level while he is this young. Even my then-13 year old liked reading Diary of Wimpy Kid over and over again while he read other higher level books. Easier books are comforting and enjoyable.

I believe he gets 30 days PTO. So it is any time off: sick, vacation, personal days.

Just downloaded it as well, thank you. I've been looking for resources for the election.

This is pretty much how I feel. I reread TKAM last year and loved it even more. I have pre-ordered the new book through Amazon and I am so excited to get it tomorrow. I'm not expecting TKAM level but I will try to appreciate it for what it is. No matter what I think it's amazing that we get to read her original idea for her book and I don't think it could take away from TKAM.

Our neighborhood has a No Soliciting sign at the entrance. We still get people and I got a scruffy looking guy today. I really don't feel safe opening the door to strange guys. I did and took his card and told him no, thank you and that he is not supposed to be going door-to-door in this neighborhood. He just looked at me and didn't say anything. I hope I didn't offend him, but I'm sure he knew he wasn't supposed to be doing what he was doing.

Thank you for your responses. My other option is to put something together myself, which I may have to do.

I like the idea of Tapestry but I'm wondering if it would be easy to skip over the religious content. I don't mind some as regards to history though. I'm trying to find a high school curriculum for Ancients so if you have any other recommendations please let me know.

Our favorites Narnia series Harry Potter series Swallows and Amazons Strawberry Girl Johnny Tremain (my adult kids still talk about this one) When they were younger the Ramona series was a huge favorite

Build Your Library has a World Geography Year with amazing lit for older kids.

We live in a different state from my mom and mil and since my kids are all older I get to relax all day. They usually make me breakfast in bed and dinner and after dinner we watch a movie or take a beach walk together. During the day I usually stay in bed and read.

So sad, he was still so young. I love the movies and his character.

I think it's a good list, but too short. We have read: The Little House series A Wrinkle in Time Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Winnie the Pooh Where the Wild Things Are Narnia series Charlotte's Web I've read: Alice in Wonderland Little Women I would add: The entire Harry Potter series The Hobbit and perhaps the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Swallows and Amazons (series) Strawberry Girl Pippi Longstocking The Story of Doctor Doolittle Paddington Bear Homer Price The Secret Garden A Little Princess And that's if I have to keep it short.

Just wanted to suggest Build Your Library Year 7, it's World Geography and the book selections are excellent. Art and other hands-on activities are included but wouldn't need to be done. It's secular literature based.

I found the post somewhat offensive and ridiculously stereotypical, and I can't even pick a tier because NONE of them are completely correct or even close where I could choose one.

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When they're adults. There's too much sick stuff on TV and in movies for me to ever give them free rein. I even tell my adult kids to not watch certain movies I've seen that were really upsetting that I wished I hadn't seen. Of course, doesn't mean they will listen to me. My youngest are almost 15 and just turned 16 and they can't see all PG-13's either. Some are fine, some are really bad. I don't think I'm super strict, but I definitely am careful with what they can see.

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Pretty much all of them, but I have to say we didn't enjoy Charlie and The Great Glass Elevator. Just too weird.

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. Great book, about an Asian immigrant girl and her mom who have a very hard time in America. I remember it being pretty clean although she does have s*x with a boyfriend towards the end of the book, I think it was pretty low on details.

I haven't read all the responses, but am I the only one who doesn't think this is terrible? Her children are young and I HIGHLY doubt they haven't cracked ANY kind of book. Maybe they've been playing, watching educational TV, reading good books, playing games with siblings and friends. There is still learning going on, a lot of it. Maybe the mom is burned out right now, burn out can last years. I went through it myself years ago. I would support her and talk to her, I wouldn't be angry or want to report her. I assume you've known her for a while and it hasn't always been this way and the mom won't continue on this way for the rest of their education? Maybe I'm in the minority, but unless she's locking them in a dark closet, they're learning. Maybe not as much as they could be and hopefully the mom is able to do more soon, but if they're in a loving home full of games, books, if they play outside regularly, they'll be ok. I'm thankful for my homeschool mom friends who never judged me and I'm glad I can offer support to my friends when they're overwhelmed, burned out or going through a hard time with life in general.

If your daughter is on fb she can add mine. Message me if she's interested. My daughter isn't too active on there but I'm trying to get her to find like-minded people online since she has no one in real life who share her interests. She also has an Instragram that's open. She's Caitie_cat13, she posts her art on there. I also think she's probably not going to make a living at this, but I have to encourage her to follow her dreams. I think it may change over time into advertising/marketing or just some type of graphic art. Who knows? It's my job to support and encourage and it's her job to direct her path in life.

I could have written all of this. It's exactly my 15 year old daughter. She is an artist who draws/paints anime and is making her own manga. Is this what your daughter does as well? She is teaching herself Japanese, she is interested is cosplay as well. She can find no one with her interests. We are a bit in hillbilly land, moving to FL from CT (8 years ago) where she would have had much more opportunities and probably more likely find people with the same interests. It's just not happening down here in small town Bible Belt. She gets very depressed and I keep telling her as she gets older she will find people who share her interests. I've looked high and low for an instructor to help her hone her skills but have found nothing. She took "art" classes a year ago and had more talent than the teacher and I'm not saying that to be rude, it was a fact. Anyway, everything you said hits home. It's hard to support them when they feel like they aren't getting anywhere in their passion. I provide all the art supplies/manga/books she wants and tell her to just practice, practice, practice. I don't know what else to do.

We are thinking of moving there. We currently live in a small town area right on the coast. There isn't much to do here and are looking for an area that's not too far from where we are now, but is safe, beautiful and has more to do. My biggest concern is that when I was looking into the area I found there is a high crime rate. If you live there, where are the nice, affordable areas? I'm looking at Georgetown, but I'm not sure if that's a good, safe part of the city. Also, is there a good homeschool community there and is there a lot of crime in your opinion? Thanks!

I agree, there is SO MUCH to learn about WWII. We just finished up a 9 week WWII unit from Build Your Library. It is lit. based, if he likes to read it's perfect and you can add even more to it.

Yes, Build Your Library can be used by a range of ages for the main subjects and can be tweaked as needed.