Does anyone else struggle at the beginning if the year? o

[lynds2]

I have two dd 12 & 8 I have been homeschooling for 2 years. We have given our 12 yo the choice to go to ps or to stay home. She will be entering 7th grade, at this point she is undecided. I am just so torn, I know that we are doing a great job at home and she is learning an amazing amount of history and life skills, etc. But, I also get sentimental about the other stuff. Dances, sports, lockers, etc.

 

Does anyone else go through this in the fall? I just don't want to make a huge mistake with my kids.

lyndsey

[fairfarmhand]

yep. My dd is in 7th too. I've come to the realization that yes, my kids' jr. high/high school experiences will be different, but different is neither good nor bad. It's just "different". And I do think about this...

 

I was NEVER more miserable, in all my life, as I was in junior high. I HATED it. Would not go back for any sum of money. If I can spare my daughters the misery of MEAN girls, it will all be worthwhile.

 

Really, find a homeschool group that will offer your dd a prom, graduation, cheer team, etc. and buy a set of lockers for your kid's rooms

 

:)

 

Mainly, I revisit the reasons why I began homeschooling in the first place when I get this way.

[lollie010]

Yep. Middle school was BAD. I know a few people in our area who homeschool just to avoid sending their kids to middle school.

[mammaruss]

In my area--elementary school is bad!! If my ds has his way--he wants no part of the ps system ever again. At least that is what he tells me now....:glare: The way the schools are going downhill in my area....we will never give ds that option.