It went like this:
Me: well, my oldest is...well, she's different. Always has been and I just never thought a traditional school would be a good fit for her. Then, when the other kids came, I figured why send them if I was going to be home with her anyway?
The stranger: Is she really shy?
Me: No, actually, she's quite outgoing.
The stranger: That's a real concern though, for homeschool kids.
Me: My kids do just fine in public. In fact, people often don't realize they are homeschooled at all.
The stranger: Oh. That's great.
(thinking--Me: Well, thanks for your approval.)
Me: Thanks.
The stranger: What do you think the most important thing to teach your kids is?
Me: Honestly? My top 3 would be: basic math skills, reading and comprehension, and HOW TO LEARN. That last one is KEY. Because you know what? As an adult I still run into things that I don't know or understand. BUT...I am capable of looking up information and reading and LEARNING. I think that is the biggest thing to know.
The stranger: That's a really good point (Me, again thinking: thanks for your approval.) I don't think they do a good job of that in public school.
Me: Me either. (Thinking...I just won.)
I read this yesterday, and I just need to say everyone should read it, and I heart Mike Rowe.
Me: well, my oldest is...well, she's different. Always has been and I just never thought a traditional school would be a good fit for her. Then, when the other kids came, I figured why send them if I was going to be home with her anyway?
The stranger: Is she really shy?
Me: No, actually, she's quite outgoing.
The stranger: That's a real concern though, for homeschool kids.
Me: My kids do just fine in public. In fact, people often don't realize they are homeschooled at all.
The stranger: Oh. That's great.
(thinking--Me: Well, thanks for your approval.)
Me: Thanks.
The stranger: What do you think the most important thing to teach your kids is?
Me: Honestly? My top 3 would be: basic math skills, reading and comprehension, and HOW TO LEARN. That last one is KEY. Because you know what? As an adult I still run into things that I don't know or understand. BUT...I am capable of looking up information and reading and LEARNING. I think that is the biggest thing to know.
The stranger: That's a really good point (Me, again thinking: thanks for your approval.) I don't think they do a good job of that in public school.
Me: Me either. (Thinking...I just won.)
I read this yesterday, and I just need to say everyone should read it, and I heart Mike Rowe.
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