Tresta Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm trying to decide what, if any, Latin to have my eldest daughter do this year. She's a sophomore, college-bound, but will probably attend a community college first. We are not taking any AP Latin or national Latin exams. She is very bright but not that Latin-motivated. She's done Latin since 3rd grade, albeit somewhat flaky on my part. Last year we did Cambridge books 1 and 2, and I would say it was a failure, simply because I am not able to teach Latin and keep up with everything else! My dilemma: Is it that important to have her continue with Latin (my other children, included)? We can't afford a costly DVD program or online class, and we need something that can be self-taught. Should I just move her on to a foreign language of her choice and move the younger kids through the same series she did? We've mixed our Latin programs too much, I'm afraid, and I've not been consistent. We've used MP, Lively Latin, Latin Alive, and Cambridge...ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happymomofboys Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If Latin hasn't been a priority for you in the past, I don't see how making it a high priority now is going to make a difference to her. By high school, she's the one who needs to embrace Latin because there are only so many hours and to pursue Latin means taking time that could be used to pursue something else. I am a firm believer in Latin being central to my students' curriculum, but I also recognize that many, many successful college students and professionals never took Latin and are doing just fine in life. Make sure she gets her roots, prefixes, suffixes and SAT vocabulary down, of course, but don't feel guilty if Latin isn't for you or your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresta Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks, Andrea! I just need someone to tell me it's okay, I guess ; ) We've gone as far in Latin as I can take her myself, and you're right - she's the one who needs to embrace it. She definitely has a strong vocabulary, so I guess it hasn't all been a failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We stopped Latin in 5th grade, flirted with Greek in 6th grade and started Spanish I last year in 9th grade. No regrets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happymomofboys Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks, Andrea! I just need someone to tell me it's okay, I guess ; ) We've gone as far in Latin as I can take her myself, and you're right - she's the one who needs to embrace it. She definitely has a strong vocabulary, so I guess it hasn't all been a failure. I think a little Latin is better than none. :) If we were talking about a younger student, my advice would be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Cut it loose and move on with your life. Don't feel guilty about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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