Sue G in PA Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 even though it's either not working or not what you expected? I'm there w/ Science right now. Bought the God's Design for Life series and CKE Biology. I feel obligated to use both b/c I spent the money on them. My kids just aren't into the Human Body using God's Design (too in depth for them) even though we use a lapbook for it, too. I'm tempted to drop Science until the baby comes and then start fresh w/ some spring-science activities like Caterpillar to butterfly, frog life cycle, plants, birds, insects, etc. Why can't I just put the book away and forget about it!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yes. For a while anyway. I was really stressed out at the beginning of the yr trying to make CW work for me. It simply drove me crazy to use it. I didn't need that kind of guidance and it was actually inhibiting my teaching. I used it for weeks until I finally said forget it. I am so glad that I did!!! School was much better after I did so. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My vote? Sell it and move on. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I am the same way. I hate wasting money. However, as I continue to homeschool, I'm getting better at being able to tell whether or not something will work for me or my boys. I agree with Heather. Sell it and use this as an experience to help you with future science purchases. Now you know that if something is similar to God's Design for Life, it's not going to be a good fit for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 My vote? Sell it and move on. This is what I would do, too. Life is too short to suffer through unhelpful curriculum. If you can recoup some of the cost, you can use the money to buy something better for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Part of the homeschool budget needs to be looked at as being spent on experience. If it isn't working, move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If you still don't like it, let it go! I do find, sometimes, that I like something better the second time I look at it. Maybe I'm pushing too hard at first, or maybe I just master it better myself the second time through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Whenever I'm tempted to do that, I just remember my business training: Never allow a sunk cost to affect decisions. That money is spent, no matter what. You need to evaluate potential science programs on their own merit, without considering what you have spent in the past. Persisting in a bad decision (using curriculum that doesn't work for you) won't 'save' you money; that money is spent and gone no matter what. Don't consider not buying something new to be saving money - - that only 'saves' money if you ignore your original goal (having an effective science curriculum). The money has been spent; it is gone no matter what you do. If you persist in using something that doesn't work, it's just wasting time and energy as well. The only way it should affect you is to remind you to investigate curriculum as thoroughly as possible before buying in future, to reduce the chances of a dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I would love to hold on to programs I don't use, but we are busting at the seams around here. I guess it's because there is such a big age diffrence between my first and last, so I don't get rid of any curriculum. I'm always adding a year on without any bookshelf relief! I have sold a few things and purchased them again, but for the most part, my first impression is usually right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I bought Saxon for ds & moved on to Singapore. Now I'm trying to use it on dd...ugh!!!! And FLL... And my box FULL of Spanish curric... I think that's it. For now. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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