big Rant here

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big Rant here
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Tue, 07-12-2005 - 9:31am
As most of you know we travel with my DH job. Earlier this year DH and I decided I would find an apartment near my Mom and Dad and put Hannah into kindergarten in my home town. My mom and dad had a fit saying that it would hurt our marriage to be apart for 3-4 months at a time. They said that kindergarten didn't matter and that changing schools wouldn't be that big of a deal. I agreed so I had a long talk with Russ about it and decided that we could stay with him while he traveled. That was about 6 weeks ago. Tonight I was telling my parents that we may be staying here in Springfield for another 13 weeks. My mom goes, "So you will be putting Hannah in school then.
I told her no that we will homeschool her in kindergarten and when we get our debt paid off in April we will be settling down and put her into 1st grade in Fall 2006. They had a cow say how will you make her listen and learn. That I should put her in school and stop all this nonsense about homeschooling. n3.jpg Yeah like it would be better to take her out of school every 3 months!!!! I just can't please my parents so why do I even try??? I know this isn't the homeschooling board but I feel like I have friends here that would give me real reaction to my parents. Thanks for listening!!!
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In reply to: pinky25888
Tue, 07-12-2005 - 9:42am

oh Tami, we have been through the wringer with Kyle's family over the whole homeschooling issue... you would think we were the worst parents in the world and don't give a hoot about our childrens' education.


I think you are definitely making the right decision here... I can't imagine what that little girl would go through emotionally to be pulled from a school just as she is finally settling in and building friendships.


Be strong sweetie, and remember that you and Russ are raising your kids, NOT your parents, and you have to make the decisions you feel are

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In reply to: pinky25888
Tue, 07-12-2005 - 9:47am
Homeschooling might be a good diea for your situation. Traci would be able to help you and tell you more about it. I think it is a great thing that you stay with your husband and dont put your kids through being away from their father and having to go in and out of school.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Its not your famlies choice, its yours.

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In reply to: pinky25888
Tue, 07-12-2005 - 10:07am

Tami, although I don't homeschool, I think your idea is absolutely perfect! When dd#1 was going into 1st grade, we were getting ready to move. Because I didn't want her to start in one school, then pull her after 6 weeks, I took the 3hrs. out of my day that I needed to drive her back and forth to her new school. I can completely understand your not wanting to pull your dd in and out of school. It is too fragile of a time for these young children, making friends, missing things that everyone else is learning. Honestly, I think the teacher would have a hard time understanding your wanting to pull her out all the time too. Very frustrating all the way around. It is an ideal situation for you. Also, you could work a bit with your son, on simple things to get him going, too. I wish you luck, and don't worry about convincing your parents. Eventually they will see what a fine job you are doing - she'll be reading before you know it. There are so many resources out there that you can get your hands on.

Hugs to you,
Wendy

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