Melissa in Australia Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 We went to the local school fundraiser. a school fete. There were lots of jumble sale type stalls, a jumping castle for the kids, etc. the school has only 42 students, and my children use to attend it before I started homeschooling. ( over 7 years ago) My two youngest were having a lovely time on the jumping castle, while I was browsing the stalls. ( remember this is a very small town only a couple of hundred people live here and there were only about 10 stalls). The principle of the school (different one from when my children were there) approached me and introduced herself. She said that she had been talking to my daughter and my daughter pointed me out to her. She was very nice and stated right out that she respects people who homeschool, and wondered if my children would like to come to the primary school for special events, like dress up day, or ride to school day. She mentioned something about a great socialising opportunity, and said if I gave her contact details, why would let me know when these events are on. I thanked her, but failed to give her my details. Everything was fine, I thought what a nice person. After when we got home I mentioned to my DD11 that the principle of the school said she spoke to her. My dd replied "yes, she asked me if I would like to start going to school there, she said that I would have a lot more fun if I went to school.":blink::glare:. I could NOT believe she wold try to entice my children like that. My dd11 said she told her no she didn't want to go there and that is when she pointed me out to her. You know, I am sort of glad that I didn't find out what she had said to my dd until after I got home, I might have spoken with heat and said things that weren't polite. My Dh was pretty mad as well, and basically said that the principle isn't much better than any stranger that tries to entice children away from their parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I would have been mad too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Wow! That's a weird way of showing respect to homeschoolers. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Meh, she's the school principal in a very small school. She's drumming up some business. ;) It's not something I would bother getting worked up about (and I can get worked up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Meh, she's the school principal in a very small school. She's drumming up some business. ;) It's not something I would bother getting worked up about (and I can get worked up). The fact that your dd is 11 makes it less of a big deal to me. At that age they can learn to respond just as your dd did. Was your dd upset? From your description she doesn't sound like she was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 The fact that your dd is 11 makes it less of a big deal to me. At that age they can learn to respond just as your dd did. Was your dd upset? From your description she doesn't sound like she was. My dd is very young looking she looks around 9. I am not sure if she was upset with the principle or just a bit nervous about telling me something she had a feeling wasn't quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 That was very naughty, but good on your daughter for her response. Being able to politely pass the buck to Mum is a good skill to have. I might consider an email to the principal thanking her for not speaking improperly to your children in the future. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 That was very naughty, but good on your daughter for her response. Being able to politely pass the buck to Mum is a good skill to have. I might consider an email to the principal thanking her for not speaking improperly to your children in the future. Rosie :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 She was very nice and stated right out that she respects people who homeschool, Liar, liar, pants on fire! Lovely display of "socialization": Say sneaky things behind a parent's back, and then lie right to the parent's face. Fun! (Well, my goodness, I'm feeling snarky this morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Well done your DD for saying no thanks! Sounds like this school principle doesn't understand much about HSing, if she thinks that a child would automatically have more fun in school! Don't sweat it.. she's more ignorant than rude, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The fact that your dd is 11 makes it less of a big deal to me. At that age they can learn to respond just as your dd did. :iagree: I am not concerned about my children anymore in respect of these matters, though it can be rather annoying for us as parents. Once again, poor form on their part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 She's probably one of those people who think we homeschoolers just have so much nerve. Some people really do see us as an annoyance, and I think on some level, they feel either (1) concerned that we don't know what we are doing to the detriment of the child or (2) the fact that we do not enroll our children implies we have a problem with them/the system. I've had non-educators tell me before, "I guess it's okay if you use the right curriculum." I'd love to hear their ideas on what this is. These are members of the masses who cannot even help their fourth graders with their homework. You just move along. I was asked a few times to teach at a private school affiliated with a church we used to attend. I saw the same thing there. People looked down upon those who went to public school, but they were more suspect of those homeschooling. An elder (teaching a parenting class) spoke to my husband and me in front of the entire class by saying, "I guess if you have a direct calling from God to homeschool, it is okay, but I think the majority of students should be in Christian private school." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 :iagree: That was very naughty, but good on your daughter for her response. Being able to politely pass the buck to Mum is a good skill to have. I might consider an email to the principal thanking her for not speaking improperly to your children in the future. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) What is slightly comical about the whole thing are a few repurcussions of her "invitation"..... First... if you kids only came to the "fun days" other kids would be angry! They have to endure all the other stuff to get those perks, and in waltz the local HSers? I don't think very positive socializing opportunities would arise from that situation. ;) Second... It might backfire on her. There might be more kids who want to HS so they could have the best of both worlds. :D I don't believe she was thinking. I doubt she expected any homeschooler to be at a school function, so thought she was approaching a potential new recruit. She is a part of the educational juggernaut, she is both used to being in charge, being able to use her position to intimidate people, and most likely not particularly well versed in home education (if not outrightly against it). I think it is much ado about nothing~except that you have every right to be livid, but who cares? I doubt that she could actually make that sort of decision on the fly anyway.... I bet someone would be royally P.O.ed at her to give you that sort of consideration. She was just being a dumb**s. I bet if you wanted to utilize her offer, it would be denied being made, she was talking to a child, you know. (hahaha) I would not write an email or letter. Then she will have your name and address. Edited April 24, 2011 by radiobrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 She's advertising. Advertisers will say anything to get business. I'd classify her in such a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Liar, liar, pants on fire! Lovely display of "socialization": Say sneaky things behind a parent's back, and then lie right to the parent's face. Fun! (Well, my goodness, I'm feeling snarky this morning!) :iagree::iagree: robin in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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