marbel Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 High end homes designed for homeschooling. We're getting a lot of entertainment value out of this in my (1200 sq. ft) house today. Haute Homeschools Designed to Give Kids a Bespoke Education 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I do not homeschool. I give my child a bespoke education! In my bespoke yoga pants. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ha! We are currently traveling the country, homeschooling in 380 sq ft! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Darn! I don't subscribe to the Wall Street Journal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Darn! I don't subscribe to the Wall Street Journal. Is the link only visible to subscribers? We do subscribe, but I'm looking at the article without being signed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Is the link only visible to subscribers? We do subscribe, but I'm looking at the article without being signed in. It says to view you need to sign in or subscribe. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) It says to view you need to sign in or subscribe. :(Try this link :http://www.wsj.com/articles/haute-home-schools-designed-to-give-kids-a-bespoke-education-1455807796 ETA No mention of their stances on crockpots, cupcakes, or spiral vs. mastery. Edited February 19, 2016 by SusanC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) The idea is not new though. Before my grandparents were born, the weathier families already have subject tutors coming to their home to teach. A study/school room was (and still is according to my China friends) normal in bigger homes because the acreage is there to build. My grandparents were taught at home by all the village elders who were keeping an eye on village kids. They just impart their knowlege and skills in the 3Rs, VoTech, music and art. My parents, aunts and uncles went to school because my grandparents migrated from China before kids were born and they live in the city (ETA: the clan elders were mostly in trades and clan schools were financed by rich clansmen). It says to view you need to sign in or subscribe. :(I could read the entire article on my iPhone. Try another web browser? ETA: Didn't England had a similar "system" for the rich of having tutors in their mansion? Edited February 19, 2016 by Arcadia 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Mom Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) I tried Google Chrome and Safari and couldn't get in on my desktop. But, I could read it on my iPhone. Edited February 19, 2016 by Classic Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Maybe I can boost the value on this box if I market it as a bespoke education environment. "Note the IKEA bookcases and desks, painstakingly assembled by the previous owners, saving you thousands in couple's therapy. Scientific experiments in mold, viruses, and bacteria await your children's investigation. Countless hours and careful consideration have gone into procuring the finest specimens for windowsill rock displays, and still many more remain to be cultivated from the eroding shale driveway, sunken rock pathways, and the red rock archaeological wonder that stands right outside your back door. Be sure to bring your bug catching and critter keeping supplies, because the fun lasts year round, indoors and out." 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 The idea is not new though. Before my grandparents were born, the weathier families already have subject tutors coming to their home to teach. A study/school room was (and still is according to my China friends) normal in bigger homes because the acreage is there to build. My grandparents were taught at home by all the village elders who were keeping an eye on village kids. They just impart their knowlege and skills in the 3Rs, VoTech, music and art. My parents, aunts and uncles went to school because my grandparents migrated from China before kids were born and they live in the city. I could read the entire article on my iPhone. Try another web browser? ETA: Didn't England had a similar "system" for the rich of having tutors in their mansion? No, it is not new. The wealthy, upper classes had tutors for their kids. That's what this really is, mostly. Thanks to those who gave alternate methods for accessing the article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 That's kind to what we are going for when we build, on a slightly less extravagant level. Being able to customize your home to the needs of the teacher and student is a nice perk. Not necessary for learning, but nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I had a heck of a time getting past the paywall. I had to go onto my phone, open an incognito window, and then google the title of the article. Apparently the WSJ has really beefed up their paywall security. The article made me both giggle and roll my eyes. I'm glad my dd doesn't want to enter any cooking contests, because she'd have a heck of a time competing with kids who have multiple professional chefs hired to train them one-on-one and who get to practice cooking wild boar ragu for $125 a head home dinner parties. :001_rolleyes: Most of the stuff in the article didn't seem that crazy to me, but that one family was really over-the-top, lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlossom Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Maybe I can boost the value on this box if I market it as a bespoke education environment. "Note the IKEA bookcases and desks, painstakingly assembled by the previous owners, saving you thousands in couple's therapy. Scientific experiments in mold, viruses, and bacteria await your children's investigation. Countless hours and careful consideration have gone into procuring the finest specimens for windowsill rock displays, and still many more remain to be cultivated from the eroding shale driveway, sunken rock pathways, and the red rock archaeological wonder that stands right outside your back door. Be sure to bring your bug catching and critter keeping supplies, because the fun lasts year round, indoors and out." This is amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Maybe I can boost the value on this box if I market it as a bespoke education environment. "Note the IKEA bookcases and desks, painstakingly assembled by the previous owners, saving you thousands in couple's therapy. Scientific experiments in mold, viruses, and bacteria await your children's investigation. Countless hours and careful consideration have gone into procuring the finest specimens for windowsill rock displays, and still many more remain to be cultivated from the eroding shale driveway, sunken rock pathways, and the red rock archaeological wonder that stands right outside your back door. Be sure to bring your bug catching and critter keeping supplies, because the fun lasts year round, indoors and out." Seriously. You killed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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