Different approaches, we'll see how this all works itself out in another 20 years.

[crazychicknlady]

So this morning I see H, all bright eyed and bushy tailed, before I would normally wake her up.

My first response, "Good morning, H, you're up."

After a second for me to process this further, "Wait, did you even go to bed yet?" (yeah, no, she hadn't)

And today I saw on facebook a cute little picture of my niece filling out a worksheet during her first week of homeschooling.

Now's about the time to remind myself how unhelpful comparisons are.

Wonder how well that's going to work out.

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[fionn320.livejournal.com]

Some people view homeschooling as 'school at home' with all the deadlines, rigid schedules, mind-numbing repetition and other assorted BS. It wouldn't surprise me if some people start the school day at home with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonders of unschooling. Because of the seed you planted, I was at least somewhat prepared for the journey our family is taking. I'm glad it had a chance to take root before K came along.

[(Anonymous)]

And yea, we do the Pledge of Allegiance. S--

[fionn320.livejournal.com]

If my child wishes to recite the pledge of allegiance when she understands what it is she is pledging, and to what, then I'm all in favor of it. But it will be her choice, not something she recites from memory with no thought to the words.

But that's how I roll. We all make different choices, and I tend to support the choices other people make even if I don't agree with them.

I'm not a big fan of the Pledge as it currently stands, for several reasons, but I understand why many people feel it is important.

[(Anonymous)]

Rule 1 of homeschooling: Thou shalt not compare one's children with other people's children.

And your kids are wonderful and just fine.

--S