Lovedtodeath Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My kids are 20, 16, 15, 10, and 4 (my little charge). I know you are all thinking 'Wow, her kids are big, she can get some time" And all I can tell you is this: That's a big fat lie. Huh. I have had my 16 and 14 year old nephews this week and I get a ton more alone time. I can take a shower and they can play a game with the two year old. I can take a nap with the two year old and they will play with the 7 year old. It has been great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I get this question all the time. My response to this one is simple. "That's one of the big resons we homeschool!" and then I leave it at that. Annmarie I like that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Don't forget the swirlie! :tongue_smilie: I have a homeschool acquaintance who has a great answer for the bully one. She just tells people that her husband makes sure to take their son in the bathroom every couple of days to beat him up and take his lunch money. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springmama Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I was at a yard sale a few weeks ago and mentioned that we are homeschooling. One woman who was about my age told me that she was homeschooled. I asked her if she enjoyed it and she said "yeah, but I ain't got no patience for that, so I send my kid to public school." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkay Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Same with my oldest ds. I have had it hinted and somewhat more boldly put that he would not be considered ADHD or bipolar if we has just left him in PS after first grade. He had problems in K and first also, but some folks (even the teacher) actualyl attributed that to the fact he was not in daycare since infancy, thus he was not "socialized." :( Ugh, don't you just hate that?! It makes me feel better that the doctor told me that she thinks hs'ing is the best thing that we could be doing for him. In fact, she thinks that if he had been placed in ps, that she would be seeing a child with more severe symtoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yup. I am told that my aspie won't be able to learn social norms if he's not in a classroom full of kids. Forget the fact that I'm opposed to some of those "social norms"- this is a kid who has been diagnosed with an INABILITY to "pick up" on social norms!!!!!!!!!! :iagree: YES, this is what I hear all the time. We have Aspies, who, by definition, don't naturally pick up on social cues. They have to be TAUGHT social skills directly. Being picked on at school only taught them to be afraid and immobilized them. DUH!! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I had someone tell me my kids were going to miss out on all the fun things school has to offer. That they need interaction with other kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I know you are all thinking 'Wow, her kids are big, she can get some time" And all I can tell you is this: That's a big fat lie. All they want to do is talk talk talk talk talk talk, and, you know, talk. And they cook. They cook quiche, and cookies, and sauces, and burritos from scratch, and scrambled eggs, and they grill, and they are always in the kitchen. They bring their friends....and they are *always here*. Chatting. Chatting. Chatting. OK. I need to go chat. There is a bonfire in my fire pit about to begin. Your kids are obviously isolated and not socialized. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Huh. I have had my 16 and 14 year old nephews this week and I get a ton more alone time. I can take a shower and they can play a game with the two year old. I can take a nap with the two year old and they will play with the 7 year old. It has been great! Clearly what I need is more people/teens in my home! But make it folks who do not want to chat! I am thinking what it is is this: On my forehead is a stamp that says "Talk to me!" Maybe make it people who also can't read my forehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Your kids are obviously isolated and not socialized. :lol: Exactly! There is simply no activity here. No people who want to discuss the days events, the books they've read, the places they've been. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Clearly what I need is more people/teens in my home! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My older dd had a public high school teacher tell her that homeschooled students don't develop identities separate from their parents (their mothers, specifically) and that they are all victims and puppets for their parents' use. I am NOT kidding. Boy oh boy did she work to set HIM straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My older dd had a public high school teacher tell her that homeschooled students don't develop identities separate from their parents (their mothers, specifically) and that they are all victims and puppets for their parents' use. I am NOT kidding. Boy oh boy did she work to set HIM straight. Now that sounds like the German court system..... scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Exactly! There is simply no activity here. No people who want to discuss the days events, the books they've read, the places they've been. :D Well of couse not! Don't forget we have our kids in the house with the window treatments drawn. We don't let our kids outside nor do we allow the outside to be brought in! We're homeschoolers! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Must be nice. I hope DD will leave me alone for an hour by the time she is 11. But I doubt it. Actually, my dd11 stays with me most every waking moment. She even checks on me when I'm in the bathroom for 2 minutes. She visits me while I'm in the tub. She is the one who volunteers to go on all errands with me. When I want to be alone for a little while, I just tell her and ask her to hang out with her brother or dad. It doesn't hurt her feelings. Mostly I don't need to be away from her. She and I have lots of fun together. I read a book years ago, maybe Out of Sync, but can't remember for sure. There was a section in the book that really spoke to me about how to perceive my kids behaviors in a more positive light. For example, my dd tries to butt into everyone's business and is pushy to make all the decisions. I believe she will mature into an adult who is driven, dedicated, and a great leader in groups. I picture her in a very busy, social job. That's probably some of the greatest parenting advice I've ever heard. :) I think I'll get that book from the library again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 "I'm not organized enough!" I laugh with this one. I mean, can you ever be perfectly organized? EDIT: If you are a "Cleanie," DON'T answer that! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 If you are a "Cleanie," DON'T answer that! :D The correct term is "clean freak". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Homeschooling will make my children weird(er). Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 The most giggle worthy one was from a blog post I think someone here linked to a month or so ago: Homeschoolers can't learn to use technology without teachers to teach them :rofl: Could she please come and explain that to my boys who use: ship design software animation software video editing software multi media things that I can't work out and of course imaging software along with all the normal other office type stuff. The woman is a loon. When people ask if I get time to myself I am honest that I don't get much and wish I got more. When they say it must be a lot of work I agree with them... it IS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Actually, my dd11 stays with me most every waking moment. She even checks on me when I'm in the bathroom for 2 minutes. She visits me while I'm in the tub. She is the one who volunteers to go on all errands with me. When I want to be alone for a little while, I just tell her and ask her to hang out with her brother or dad. It doesn't hurt her feelings. Oh dear. I hope I did not frustrate you. My DD has special needs with a good streak of spoiled brat. She will never sleep by herself, not for 5 minutes. When DH and I need 7 minutes alone (yeah, you know what I mean when I say 7 ;)) she is the one who will scream or knock on our door, etc., not the 2 year old. She is afraid to go to her room to fetch her beach towel, or put a toy away. She is a special case, and on a general board thread I should just keep quiet. I learned that in another thread recently (about discipline) where my comments caused problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 The most giggle worthy one was from a blog post I think someone here linked to a month or so ago:Homeschoolers can't learn to use technology without teachers to teach them :rofl: Oh, so how in the world did I make the leap from a computer with boot-up disks to a laptop computer? And how did I manage to teach my mom to use a computer? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 She is a special case, and on a general board thread I should just keep quiet. I learned that in another thread recently (about discipline) where my comments caused problems. Yeah, but you're just a natural-born trouble maker, Carmen. You can't help it. :lol: That's why we all read all your posts. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have had someone say this to me before. Actually she said, "How do you be with them all the time?", as if I shouldn't be able to tolerate being with my kids so much. I just said that I enjoy being with my kids and I enjoy learning with them. They're not bad kids. We have fun together. (Well, most of the time :D) A Wal-Mart commercial about summer came on the other night, and one of the lines was, "Our kids are ours again". I just about burst into tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Also... You can't get a job with the city of Houston without a high school diploma. oooooh-kay :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I don't typically get challenged on HSing, there is a HUGE community of HSers here, but when I do it's *always* regarding Dot and how she needs to go to kindergarten so she can learn to not throw tantrums and be bored without getting into trouble. :001_huh: Yes, a teacher with 18-25 other students is going to be able to teach her those things. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamommy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I've heard many, but the funniest was from my cousin, whose biggest concern was whether or not they'd receive enough cards on Valentine's Day. She wanted to know if her children should try to get extra to deliver.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I was told my kids would be socially retarded...by our Pastor:glare: I was told we were brainwashing them...by my mil.... I was told they would never "fit in." Phew! I hope not... total weirdness... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Rest time. That is so cute. My kids are 20, 16, 15, 10, and 4 (my little charge). They don't shut up for 5 minutes. Thankfully, some of them have summer jobs. If I could get someone to hire the 10 and 4 yr olds, I'd be golden. I know you are all thinking 'Wow, her kids are big, she can get some time" And all I can tell you is this: That's a big fat lie. All they want to do is talk talk talk talk talk talk, and, you know, talk. And they cook. They cook quiche, and cookies, and sauces, and burritos from scratch, and scrambled eggs, and they grill, and they are always in the kitchen. They bring their friends....and they are *always here*. Chatting. Chatting. Chatting. OK. I need to go chat. There is a bonfire in my fire pit about to begin. :lol::lol::lol:--Sorry, I didn't know if you meant that to be humorous or not, but it had me laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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