QOTW: "Education"

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QOTW: "Education"
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Mon, 01-08-2007 - 8:09am

BOARD QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
(Thank you to the board member who posted this board topic for us)


"For education preferences - are you working at or have you even looked at alternatives to regular/ parochial schools?


Are you planning to push your kids to college? Do you think it's imperative they go?


We recently had the prophet of our church tell our youth (ages 12- 18) to sacrifice EVERYTHING for a good secondary education - and for parents to do the same. He went on to say that it is THE most important thing next to religion and morality for every person to obtain. Interesting."


Did you go to college?


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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 10:24am

"For education preferences - are you working at or have you even looked at alternatives to regular/ parochial schools? We briefly thought about homeschooling when all the school shootings were happening but that was mainly for safety. I've always believed that regular school is important for kids as it's a great way to learn to fit into society. I've also always believed that education doesn't end at school and it's part of the parenting responsibility to teach additional lessons at home.


Are you planning to push your kids to college? Do you think it's imperative they go? We're not planning to push them into going. I'd like to seem them have some type of degree that will help them financially in the future. There's no guarantee that a college education will do anything for anyone. I didn't finish college and I have a better job than every single one of my siblings who did go and finish. Two of my siblings even have a master. But they got degrees in subjects that aren't stable in pay. My dad doesn't even work in the field that he majored in...so having said that, whatever my boys choose to do is fine. I just ultimately want them to be independant, happy and stable.


 

 

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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 10:36am

Hey yeah, we could trade. You could have another daughter for a few years and I could have a son. LOL What are the good universties in Texas. If she was serious where would she want to go to receive a degree in biology or zoology to follow her dream of working in a zoo? There are so many in Texas and I'm oblivious. She loves horses too so she'd fit right in. LOL


I found out that my Mom has a cousin who lives on a ranch somewhere near Houston I think. My Mom is likely going to visit her when she goes to Texas in March so maybe its time for me to start sucking up to the long lost relatives. :-)


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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 10:36am
Everyone in my family lived in dorms. My husband and his entire family lived in dorms. Most graduates I know lived in dorms. I have a niece and nephew in college and they live in dorms. It definitely depends on the school and on the dorm. No one I know partied to the point of trouble. From what I hear it's really hard to anymore on campus as well. College isn't only about classes, the social aspect is very valuable as well, imo. There are party schools out there for sure. Not all schools are party schools. I still believe it's an important transition time for kids, learn how to be responsible for themselves in a somewhat sheltered environment. Plus, most everyone I know made lifelong friends in college through living together.
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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 11:40am

Well, there are a bunch of choices, it's a big state!

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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 1:28pm

<<"For education preferences - are you working at or have you even looked at alternatives to regular/ parochial schools?>>

I have looked into alternative education for my son, but after examining the curriculum, and talking with parents who's kids have graduated from public and private, we decided to stick with our public highschool.

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No need to push. Connor has very clear and specific career goals in life which will require a college education.

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Dh and I both completed a BA/BFA degree programs. I do not think college is for everyone.

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We will pay for room and board, books and fees. Tuition is up to ds.

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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 12:15am

Here's my late-night want to answer but quickly response... We looked at a school for gifted kids for Evan when he was 5 but decided against it for a few reasons A) it was WAY expensive B) i wanted him to learn to get along with all types of people and C) We live where we do because of the schools and pay huge property taxes so why pay tuition and ttaxes?

The kids elementary school just received a National Blue Ribbon award so I think we made the right choice. Evan gets pulled out or advanced work for spelling, reading, and math and gets several extra projects assigned each quarter. Megan (1st grader) has differentiated spelling and reading. Do I think they could learn more academically? yes. But the social things they're learning I could never teach them at home. And truthfully, I think we'd drive each other crazy if I homeschooled them. We do alot of extra stuff at home anyway so I almost do...

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