Long hrs in preschool/daycare harmful

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Long hrs in preschool/daycare harmful
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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 3:09pm

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051101/news_1n1earlyed.html

Very interesting. Particularly the difference in the middle to upper income kids vs low income.

"I personally feel children need the nurture of their parents and the home," she said. "Those early years, that's when they are bonding to their family. That nurturing, only the family can give that."

I tend to agree.

MM, WOHM to B&E, 7.24.03

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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 7:43am

"Are you technically "working"?"

Yes.

"It seems to me you are planting and watering."

That is correct.

"You don't get paid for that now, do you?"

No. No pay. What's your point?

"Please use the correct definitions."

Such as?

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Registered: 01-13-2006
Wed, 04-05-2006 - 7:48am

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"But I am homeschooling. Yep, I've decided I definitely am. That list of questions made it crystal clear to me. In fact, almost everyone I know is, too."

So, let's see those answers then.

Again, Why even answer questions wrt to homeschooling practices if you aren't homeschooling?

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Registered: 01-13-2006
Wed, 04-05-2006 - 7:52am

"'Fess up. Clearly you are certain that the alternative to your method of parenting is what the rest of the parents do: just plop 'em in front of a tv."

Nah. Thanks anyway though.

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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 8:04am

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"What a most fortunate coincidence that your DD's teacher recently spoke to you on the very same subject we are debating."

Fortunate coincidence? Recently?

"I can't imagine a teacher weighing in one way or the other on a child's choice of engaging in rock polishing and origami."

Fess up. Clearly you are certain that homeschooling = rock polishing and origami.

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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 8:29am
because based on the way you use the word homeschooling (differently than the rest of the popoulated world) i am homeschooling. just because i do not call it that does not change the fact that that is what it is. of course so are almost all parents i know. you are not doing one thing differently than i am or most other parents do, so if it is homeschooling for you than it is for us as well.
Jennie
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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 8:32am
it doesnt, it is pretty much a consensus here that is your goal, but you have yet to reach it.
Jennie
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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 8:34am
i dont think anyone thinks homeschooling equals rock polishing and orgami, but everytime you bring up homeschooling your daughter those are what you use to show you are homeschooling
Jennie
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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 8:39am

1. Do you use a traditional curriculum, untraditional curriculum, or both?

Both.

2. Are your homeschooling activities child-led, adult-led, or a combination of both?

Combination of both.

3. What kind of records do you keep?

Calendars, weekly logs, portfolios.

4. On average, how many hours a day do you homeschool?

3 to 4.

5. What kind of daily schedule do you follow? Do you cover specific subjects at specific times (as in a tradtional classroom setting)? Or is the schedule more open ended?

Open ended and changeable from day to day.

6. What subjects do you cover? Do you cover them daily? Or only on certain days of the week?

Reading, writing, social studies, math, science, music, athletics, community service, cooking, housekeeping, religion.

7. Do you homeschool according to a traditional 175-185 days per year schedule? Or on an untraditional schedule (i. e. including weekends and/or summer homeschooling actiivities)?

Including weekends and some activities during the summer.

8. What kind of educational background do you have?

Master's Degree.

9. What are you reasons for homeschooling? How long have you been involved in homeschooling?

Enrichment; 16 years.

10. How would you rate your overall homeschooling experience?

Highly successful and enjoyable. You see, I'm a real homeschooler, just like you.

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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 9:42am

"it doesnt"

That's right. Homeschooling doesn't make dh and I look better.

"it is pretty much a consensus here that is your goal,"

To look better?

Even though, homeschooling clearly doesn't accomplish such a goal? Sorry, but I'm not following your logic here. Do you honestly think that the purpose of homeschooling is to look better?

"but you have yet to reach it.

True. Nor will I ever reach it, as it is not my goal (nor even a logical one btw).

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Wed, 04-05-2006 - 10:06am

"i dont think anyone thinks homeschooling equals rock polishing and orgami, but everytime you bring up homeschooling your daughter those are what you use to show you are homeschooling."

Yes, that is correct.

Among several other long term interests btw.

And?

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