NoPlaceLikeHome Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I am thinking of sending ds to a private school for 3rd grade only so that I can get my health back and get ready for a move to another state. I would prefer to do school at home since I think academically it would meet his needs better since he is gifted. OTOH the school I am contemplating is a one room school and therefore would be able to adjust to his needs a bit. It would also give him the experience of listening to another teacher full time in a cozy setting though;) I also feel overwhelmed at the thought of doing school at home and getting ready to move which will entail getting rid of 80% of our stuff since we will be downsizing in space to say the least;) We have a mountain of stuff:( I am also hoping to get my health on better track since I will be hitting the big 50 this year and have had somewhat serious health problems. After our move, my plan is to homeschool again:) What say ye? Will one year be bad for ds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Most of us here spent at least 12 years in ps. It wasn't ideal, perhaps, but I've not heard anyone claim to be ruined for life. Your boy is important, but he's no more important than you. Do what you need to do, Mamma. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I think it sounds like a smart plan, and that it would not be harmful to your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Taking care of yourself is the best way to make sure that you'll be able to take care of him too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetobeme Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 you gotta take care of you first. he will be fine and he needs you to be healthy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 :001_huh: I don't think you can ruin your child by sending him to school for a year. There are things that can be done to ruin kids, but unless the place is completely unsafe, it will be fine. Do take care of yourself and the needs of your whole family (getting ready for the move). You need to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) I do know that school will not ruin him on an intellectual level but emotionally I worry since I am partial to homeschooling:) It does not help that I experienced a lot of bullying as well but I am praying the risk will be less since this is a one room school house:) I am also afraid that he will be bored. I am also afraid since he is a quirky bright kid like I was and may have trouble fitting in with the others. I am hoping the small size may ameliorate this. Lastly, his severe food allergies always make me nervous but I have taught him well not take food from others. I am just a little nervous;) I also know that it is a little bit of irrational thinking on my part:tongue_smilie: Edited August 2, 2010 by priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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