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  1. :grouphug: hey in Kindergarten if they learn phonics, a bit of math and learn that books are fun then you have done your job.

     

    I have gone through phases of planning and so far am doing this well with Calvert because I just couldn't get my act together for 8th grade for child number 3. Guess what - it is going well and I love, love, love having everything pulled together. I am also past worrying that there is something better out there because I am sure there is - but just don't care!!!!!!!!!

     

    Your kids will be fine! All mine have turned out well-educated but totally different from each other . . . and are relatively happy at this point in time.:001_smile:

  2. Had that actually - and wouldn't have the hysterectomy for years - finally did - and it was a miracle! Surgery was no fun at all - I remember lying in the hospital bed that night after the surger thinking God if you decide to take me now you will get no complaint . . . I react badly to anesthesia. Even so, the surgery was well worth it.

  3. Taking away tv/computer/stuff like can work.

     

    Also using whatever the kid likes to do with you as a reward - such as - we can bake cookies together this afternoon if you play quietly while your brother takes his nap today.

     

    The best advice I received (perhaps this is from Charlotte Mason) is to work on one thing at a time. Make a list of the top five things that drive you nuts then pick one behavior. Work on it for a week or two then add in the next. Over tiime, this does lead to huge improvement!

  4. Unfortunately, I found that my teen son needed more direct homeschool supervision than I would have liked<g>. It does get better, I promise. Just hang in there. I personally feel that keeping him involved socially with friends is quite important.

     

    It might not be fun, you may have to spend a lot of time proactively monitoring his school since waiting for the zero is a no win situation. Perhaps over the weekend, you and he can come up with a chart of assignments for the week? And if he is doing assignments on the computer you may have to sit where you can see the screen to make sure his is not getting off task.

     

    Boys, especially, but all teens, sometimes, need extra help to stay organized and stay on task.:)

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