Andrea Hermitt's comments

The Day After the Bad Day - Blog Entry

18 Oct 2007 07:46 AM

I'll remember that the next time my preteens decide they don't want to do their work. I'll say OK.. let's clean the house instead... I bet they'll hustle to get those books out! ; )

Keeping Track of Attendance: What Does and Doesn't Count as 'School'? - Blog Entry

05 Oct 2007 12:00 PM

In Georgia, you have to homeschool an average of 4 1/2 hours a day for 180 days. (a total of If I counted everything my kids did that was educational, they would be done by Christmas. One year my daughter actually did finish a years curriculum by Christmas.

Meanwhile, I just fill out the forms to reflect the normal school year.

What If Your Kids Don't Prove Homeschooling Works? - Blog Entry

05 Oct 2007 11:56 AM

that is a toughie... how does one measure success or failure when you don't have the in-school experience of the same child to measure it against. A so so outcome of homeschooling could have been an all out failure in public school... there is no real way to know.

I Just Threw Away $200 - Blog Entry

26 Sep 2007 05:40 AM

Wow! that is alot of money for a curriculum supplement.

The Dangers of Short Term Homeschooling Part II - Blog Entry

26 Sep 2007 05:38 AM

I am sorry you don't understand.

Teaching Socialization in a Structured Environment - Blog Entry

31 Aug 2007 11:09 AM

I think it comes from a place that does not want our kids to grow up free from childhood oppression and issues that cause them to lose self esteem. After all, children who survive with a strong sense of self intact can better compete against those who are depressed and defeated.

National Association of Lunches Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home - Blog Entry

27 Aug 2007 09:46 AM

Scary... after the socialization question people will start asking, how will your kids know how to eat properly?

Duh!

Some Unschooling Questions Answered - Blog Entry

16 Aug 2007 08:37 AM

Interestingly enough, the one subject my son is best at is the one no-one 'taught' him!

A Foreign Language Plan for Upper Elementary Students - Blog Entry

14 Aug 2007 05:35 AM

I miss living in New York! I grew up watching Telemundo! I may not be able to speak spanish, but I understand what Spanish people are saying. My next door neighbor from Dominican Republic is improving her English by watching the news.

Great Ways to Start Off the New Year! - Blog Entry

09 Aug 2007 06:18 AM

Thank you Valorie! I am going to miss blogging here too... You guys really made me feel special!