CalicoKat Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) "You wouldn't have so many chores to do except you're homeschooled. I go to school and the chores are done before I get home." :svengo: I can just imagine how that conversation is going to go after they leave. And to me last night, after she drooled over my numerous bookshelves, "Homeschool and public school are quite different. You don't learn things in the regular way. How do you learn?" I haven't said a word to her or anyone about homeschooling or public schooling or nothing!!!!! Edited July 4, 2009 by CalicoKat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 So, did you answer her question about how learning happens? I'd also have gently, but firmly have explained to her that chores are simply a part of family life in your family, and have nothing to do with school. Delivered with a sweet smile. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Maybe try explaining that since homeschooling is so very much more time-efficient than public school is, there is time for children to grow in responsibilities of helping with the family tasks. Ask her [niece] what her helpful responsibilities are ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I wish someone had told my parents when I was growing up that kids are only supposed to have chores if they're homeschooled! Either they would have let me homeschool, which would have been awesome, or I could have gotten out of chores! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 and they know it. They simply have more time in their day for a lot of things, and they are aware of that. I'm not sure how your family functions, so YMMV but here, I think my kids do more housework than ANY of their friends and more than their PSed brother did because they are home and available. They also have more time for their beloved sports - and I mean a LOT more time. I think when you waste less time, you have more time in which to do valuable things like contribute to the family, learn a sport, etc. It wouldn't bother me at all if their nephew noticed that my kids have more chores and pointed it out. It's true, and I'm not going to apologize for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That kid's in for a rude awakening when she leaves home. Ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 we have more total housework to do than most families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 LOL at the reasoning of 10 yr olds! I have a 9yo ds and his friends are all 9 and 10, some are ps, some homeschooled. I promise we laugh about them more than the toddler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 PSd kids are also not home as much to mess the house up. My kids are like mini tornadoes. I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 PSd kids are also not home as much to mess the house up. My kids are like mini tornadoes. :iagree: Plus, there's extra dishes because we eat at home more than if they went to school and if I worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I agree. My sister has one son, and she works. They are hardly ever home. It takes her maybe 2 hrs. a week to clean her house from top to bottom, and she doesn't make my nephew do any of it (single mommy guilt with a heaping tablespoon of avoid-the-conflict). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 I didn't answer her since it wasn't directed at me. My dd was matter of fact, "We'll don't you do Saturday chores? You're home then." I think I might have smiled at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hmmm...I wish my parents had let me out of chores because I was in ps lol. In high school I left at 6am for school across town and got home about 5pm. After 2 hours of home work I had chores to do. everyday. It is simply a matter of being part of the family. My kids have had other kids say that sort of thing too though. After letting them know that they would still have chores and less time for extracirr. things they quit complaining. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 PSd kids are also not home as much to mess the house up. My kids are like mini tornadoes. Whew! So glad I'm not the only one! That kid's in for a rude awakening when she leaves home. Ask me how I know. *sigh* True, and I know for what are probably the same reasons. I struggle with housework daily. It does not come naturally, even after 17 years of caring for my own space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 It sounds like she is curious and just asking questions and making observations. Does your sister/brother agree with homeschooling? If not, then I am sure that your niece has picked up on this and is asking things to satisfy both her own curiousity as well as get a feel for why it is "bad" or what have you. She may also be jealous. I thought that other kids would be rude to my sons about homeschooling - tell them they were nerds or something. But, in reality, most of the kids say, "OMG! I wish I was homeschooled" or something similar. I am not sure either of my kids have ever actually gotten a negative response from peers (we won't talk about the ignorant adults), to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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