tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20450510.post7559699161234715184..comments2023-05-16T11:34:12.559-04:00Comments on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Exchange: Lessons LearnedHome School Mom: Denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291593100502544244noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20450510.post-59311887378624501492012-05-09T00:14:04.118-04:002012-05-09T00:14:04.118-04:00Thank you Megan. I still feel like I was very rud...Thank you Megan. I still feel like I was very rudely insulted, attacked and misrepresented because of my beliefs. It was okay that she believed the way she did, but not okay that I defended my beliefs. I totally respect there are different ways to parent, educate, work or not work...in this case it just came down to the homeschool group thing and it being exclusive to traditional homeschoolers. Reminds me of the Eucharist and it's not just for anybody either..but those formed to recognize what it truly is...then they can partake of it with full respect and reverence. It is an exclusive communion and we are condemned for that too. I pray that religious freedom remains...in this country...because without it, traditional homeschooling will also be tossed aside. That is where my concerns lie. Well, it's been an eye opener for sure. Live and learn, eh!!!! thanks againHome School Mom: Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291593100502544244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20450510.post-2440687419064601252012-05-08T23:05:02.404-04:002012-05-08T23:05:02.404-04:00I'm sorry this is still plaguing you. I sort o...I'm sorry this is still plaguing you. I sort of see it as another of those "mother fights" - some moms are horrible and fight about breast over bottle, others fight over to work or not to work, and still others fight about how to educate their children. Belief systems turn into the way we live our lives - if we are lucky - Christianity leads to wanting marriage and children leads to nursing mothers who often want to stay home which quite often leads to homeschooling. Of course this is not the theme for every family, but it does come with a core set of beliefs. Many times other mothers, other people who don't believe the things we believe think that we are wrong in our choices, or even are judging their choices. That makes them angry and conversely, super judgmental. So much hatred and anger and meanness comes through, and with the veil of the web, they never have to look you in the eye to lay on the hate. I hope you can let it go, and just keep fighting and VOTING for the folks who will make sure that homeschoolers get to school their children in the way they see fit. <br />As for the whole online school vs homeschool thing - I think that depends on the front you are on. I feel a lot of judgement for using k12 from some traditional homeschoolers, like I am a sell out. But, I honestly don't feel like homeschooling is the only option. I am thankful we have many options. We as a family have always said we would do what was best, educationally, for each child. This coming year we will be doing traditional homeschooling with two students, possibly three, depending on what Kenzie and I decide is the best course for her. I sent one back to high school, and that SAVED US ALL. We would not be on speaking terms if I had kept that child home a minute longer, and I feel that Kolbe might be the same kind of kid. He might need school. If we lived in a school district I had the slightest faith in, I may have enrolled him already. We'll see as each kid comes along, and do what works the best for that child. I am GRATEFUL to have all of these options. I think all parents need to carefully weigh the educational options before them, and make the best choice for each child. So I am fully with you in voting for and trying to ensure that traditional homeschooling is ALWAYS an option.True Daughter of Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497945822170843088noreply@blogger.com