Dr. Laura, homeschooling, and socialization

[8filltheheart]

I just got this in my email and thought I would share. I don't need validation about socialization issues, but thought perhaps those of you who have family that have concerns might like to have this source. :)

 

http://www.drlaurablog.com/

[Audrey]

That's perfect. I have a nosy acquaintance who lives and dies by Dr. Laura.

[beansprouts]

I listened to Dr. Laura when dd was a baby. I appreciated how she affirms sahm's. But she often comes off as harsh, and judgemental. When I realised how self-righteous I had become about my own choices, I stopped listening. For me, she was no longer edifying.

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

I listened to Dr. Laura when dd was a baby. I appreciated how she affirms sahm's. But she often comes off as harsh, and judgemental. When I realised how self-righteous I had become about my own choices, I stopped listening. For me, she was no longer edifying.

 

Right, but if you need to convince someone else who finds Dr. L a font of wisdom and righteousness, you've got this!

[cat in black]

Thanks for posting this. I come from a family of educators who constantly harp on this socialization stuff now matter how many articles I send them. You would think the success of my children would tell them something.

[hmschoolmom22]

I will be copying that! thanks for sharing!

[GreenKitty]

Thanks for the article! I used to listen to her all the time when I could get her on a channel here.

[Mamasteff]

Funny - I come from a family of educators who spend their time decrying the behavior of students in their classes. I have learned to just keep my mouth shut. My dd's actions speak louder than their words.

[Tammyla]

I listened to Dr. Laura when dd was a baby. I appreciated how she affirms sahm's. But she often comes off as harsh, and judgemental. When I realised how self-righteous I had become about my own choices, I stopped listening. For me, she was no longer edifying.

 

:iagree: I haven't listened to her in years, but then I'm not stuck in DC traffic anymore..:auto:.:confused: I do appreciate her positive opinion of mothering and homeschooling.

[Karenciavo]

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:iagree:

[Karenciavo]

I was kidding above, actually I think many home-schoolers find the transition to college less anxiety-ridden because they are used to working on their own, handling and juggling schedules and life.

[Melissa in NC]

My dh works at a university and he hears only positive things about hs kids. They tend to be more mature and focused on their work. It is not only people who know we homeschool that say positive things. Some have made passing comments about a homeschool student in his program.

[at the beach]

I posted about this in a thread on the curriculum board. What I saw yesterday in a public elementary school was pathetic. I haven't been in the schools for a couple years now, so I was seeing things in a whole new light. I left with the impression that the kids were in a holding cell. Sitting on the floor, staring at the ceiling, bumbling around, looking bored. In general, just a lot of wasted time. One kid was waiting to see the principal for strangling another kid with a jump rope at recess. This is socialization? :001_huh:

 

Anita

[Bells]

It's always nice to have fresh ammo.

Bells

[mommaduck]

I listened to Dr. Laura when dd was a baby. I appreciated how she affirms sahm's. But she often comes off as harsh, and judgemental. When I realised how self-righteous I had become about my own choices, I stopped listening. For me, she was no longer edifying.

 

Ditto...but I'd still listen some if I could. We don't pick her up here (that I know of) and I'm not paying to listen online (that money can go into more school supplies LOL).