tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post8103402112936617597..comments2024-02-26T01:29:44.550-06:00Comments on Sarah's Soap Worthy Life!: Another one bites the dust!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post-44992560258370542762016-07-21T10:38:12.414-05:002016-07-21T10:38:12.414-05:00Look around for a homeschool support group in your...Look around for a homeschool support group in your town or area. That's where we plugged in a lot. We had play groups, rec day, field trips, 4-H, even some coop classes for things like foreign language and science labs. Then there's church youth groups and community activities like sports, scouts, and such. The beauty of it is that you can tailor her needs and go at her pace. NOBODY knows PB better than you nor loves her more than you and is more concerned for her best interests. Of course the psychologist is against it; they only know the system they've been educated in and are familiar with. The professionals think we parents aren't smart enough or educated enough, but the statistics on homeschooling and homeschooled kids prove them wrong time and again. So, so many challenged and special needs kids are able to thrive once the public school pressure is off. The success stories are numerous and heartwarming.<br /><br />Okay, so I'm a shameless cheerleader. :) Mostly you need to decide what's best for PB and you and go with that.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post-10239955330778544552016-07-20T23:42:33.246-05:002016-07-20T23:42:33.246-05:00Really? I might have to dig around some more then...Really? I might have to dig around some more then! I know that her developmental psychologist is completely against it. I'm at a place where I feel like if it's not working at the public school then why the heck not!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post-9637752583009885662016-07-19T09:51:34.670-05:002016-07-19T09:51:34.670-05:00We found with homeschooling that there were almost...We found with homeschooling that there were almost too many socialization opportunities, especially if you have a homeschool group nearby. Schedule and structure are something I had to provide myself! I admit that was hard.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post-73624751308588402016-07-18T23:37:41.188-05:002016-07-18T23:37:41.188-05:00PB needs the socialization that school provides if...PB needs the socialization that school provides if nothing else. She is also a kid that does really well with a schedule and structure. I'm not so it would be some serious compromise on both sides. We're going to stick it out in the public school arena for 2 more years. Definitely finish 8th grade and then try High school. If HS isn't working then we'll most likely go for homeschooling. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314372004675069648.post-48977667916212030782016-06-05T00:07:46.489-05:002016-06-05T00:07:46.489-05:00Finishing a school year is always a relief. What a...Finishing a school year is always a relief. What a blessing that it was such a good year. Just out of curiosity, why don't you think homeschooling isn't in PB's best interests? Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com