Harassment

[frugalmom]

Have any of you homeschool teachers been harassed for homeschooling? Do you regularly get snide comments from strangers who see you in public with your kids during public school hours? What are some of your comebacks? :D

I've read lots of articles about homeschooling harassment. Seems like certain states are pretty bad about it. :down: Plus you can tell from the tone of the liberal posters at TOL that they can't stand to hear of children being homeschooled. So to that I say WAY TO GO HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS!! :bannana: :jump: :cheers: :drum: :guitar: :singer: :Party:

[ebenz47037]

:chuckle: About two years ago, my plumber called DFS on me because, "my daughter wasn't attending school." :chuckle: I get comments about it all the time. But, I ask them if they want "proof" that my daughter's being educated. :chuckle: When they say yes, I ask her some off the wall question about math, history, or geography that the average adult here doesn't know about. :chuckle

[frugalmom]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
:chuckle: About two years ago, my plumber called DFS on me because, "my daughter wasn't attending school." :chuckle: I get comments about it all the time. But, I ask them if they want "proof" that my daughter's being educated. :chuckle: When they say yes, I ask her some off the wall question about math, history, or geography that the average adult here doesn't know about. :chuckle

Haha! I bet that shuts them up! :chuckle:

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by frugalmom
Haha! I bet that shuts them up! :chuckle:

Yep! :chuckle: It's particularly funny when we're talking to public school teachers and she shows off that she's "smarter" than they are. :chuckle:

[frugalmom]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Yep! :chuckle: It's particularly funny when we're talking to public school teachers and she shows off that she's "smarter" than they are. :chuckle:

I can imagine :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: BTW congrats on homeschooling your daughter and not taking the "easy way out" and "free daycare". It's so sad more parents don't see the public school dangers and homeschool their children.

[ebenz47037]

My daughter's been mostly homeschooled since second grade. She's in eighth/ninth grade now. We took 1/2 year off from homeschooling right after my husband passed away. And, then, I taught Spanish at a private school for 1/2 a year a year later. So, since second grade, she's had 1/2 year in public school and 1/2 year in private school. The rest has been homeschool

[Granite]

I'm the oldest of seven, and all of us have been homeschooled. Taking the entire family out in public after school hours was always a real hoot--taking us out during the day (which we avoided whenever possible; no sense in drawing unwanted attention) always forced us to run the risk of encountering either smarmy comments or completely hostile people.

We always got more comments about our family size than the fact that we weren't in school--anybody relate to that? "My, are all these kids yours???"

granite

[frugalmom]

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[Poly]

I used to be so concerned over taking my kids out in public during school hours when I first started homeschooling. I didn't want them to play outside either. Now I don't even think about it. They're my children. I decide when they can go out of the house for any reason. I won't be a prisoner in my own home.

[frugalmom]

Originally posted by Poly
I used to be so concerned over taking my kids out in public during school hours when I first started homeschooling. I didn't want them to play outside either. Now I don't even think about it. They're my children. I decide when they can go out of the house for any reason. I won't be a prisoner in my own home.

Way to go.:thumb:
I feel sorry for the idiot who gets nosy with Poly LOL.:chuckle:

[Poly]

Originally posted by frugalmom
Way to go.:thumb:
I feel sorry for the idiot who gets nosy with Poly LOL.:chuckle:

:box: :D

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Poly
:box: :D

:chuckle: Poly, I get so many people asking me (lately) about socialization. :chuckle: I tell them that's what the youth group at church is for.

[Poly]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
:chuckle: Poly, I get so many people asking me (lately) about socialization. :chuckle: I tell them that's what the youth group at church is for.
Yeah, a group of kids usually not acting like barbarians and actually somewhat respectful of adults and peers. Yeah I'd say that's a great place for socialization. :thumb:

[ShadowMaid]

One girl in my ballet class told me that my socialization is a problem. I said that my GRANDpa owned a business and that I've dealt with all kinds of people.

[Poly]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
One girl in my ballet class told me that my socialization is a problem. I said that my GRANDpa owned a business and that I've dealt with all kinds of people.
It's all people have left to complain about when it comes to homeschoolers. They know they can't complain about their acadamic skills so they rely on the so called socialization problem.

[frugalmom]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
One girl in my ballet class told me that my socialization is a problem. I said that my GRANDpa owned a business and that I've dealt with all kinds of people.

You know what's sad? That girl is just repeating the bogus cliche she has heard. She has no idea.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
:chuckle: Poly, I get so many people asking me (lately) about socialization. :chuckle: I tell them that's what the youth group at church is for.

When I asked you about where you get your socialization I waas using it with a negative connotation,. e.g. numbers 1 and 3 from this definition I found. I was using it as a synonym for brainwashing.

1. To place under government or group ownership or control.
2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable.
3. To convert or adapt to the needs of society.

[Knight]

Originally posted by frugalmom
Have any of you homeschool teachers been harassed for homeschooling? Do you regularly get snide comments from strangers who see you in public with your kids during public school hours? What are some of your comebacks? :D

I've read lots of articles about homeschooling harassment. Seems like certain states are pretty bad about it. :down: Plus you can tell from the tone of the liberal posters at TOL that they can't stand to hear of children being homeschooled. So to that I say WAY TO GO HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS!! :bannana: :jump: :cheers: :drum: :guitar: :singer: :Party: We are a hockey family as well as a homeschool family so..... we don't get much harassment. :eek:

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
One girl in my ballet class told me that my socialization is a problem. I said that my GRANDpa owned a business and that I've dealt with all kinds of people.

You should point out that you can socialize respectfully with any age group. You're not forced to sit in a classroom for 7 hours a day with only your own age group. :)

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
When I asked you about where you get your socialization I waas using it with a negative connotation,. e.g. numbers 1 and 3 from this definition I found. I was using it as a synonym for brainwashing.

1. To place under government or group ownership or control.
2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable.
3. To convert or adapt to the needs of society.

Zimfan,

I was talking about the general public in real life, not you. :chuckle:

[ShadowMaid]

I've never had a social problem, working like a clerk takes care of all that!!:)

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Zimfan,

I was talking about the general public in real life, not you. :chuckle:

Just trying to put as much distance between me and the general public as possible :D . :doh: Also, it was actually Shadowmaid I asked about socialization once when she said she didn't watch T.V. I must not be drinking enough coffee tonight :yawn: ;)

[ebenz47037]

ShadowMaid,

I am a product of public school (I graduated in 1987). Up until I married my late husband, I had a major problem with socialization. I was so shy. I couldn't talk to anyone without becoming red-faced. Sometimes, even now, I have to fight the shyness.

My daughter doesn't have that problem (I wish she did sometimes. :chuckle: ). She'll talk to anyone; man, woman, black, white, young, old. And, up until this past year, I had a real problem with that because she would take off to walk them to the door of the store or whatever. She doesn't do that anymore.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
Just trying to put as much distance between me and the general public as possible :D . :doh: Also, it was actually Shadowmaid I asked about socialization once when she said she didn't watch T.V. I must not be drinking enough coffee tonight :yawn: ;)

Tired? :)

[ShadowMaid]

It's incredible how much MORE home schooling can solve.

[ShadowMaid]

Maybe you should go to bed Zimfan. I should be in bed to. Night all!! (Gosh I wish I could stay on longer!!!)

[Poly]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
It's incredible how much MORE home schooling can solve.
For starters, the problem of school shootings. Playing Russian Roulette with my kids' lives is something I'm just not keen on.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Tired? :)

very. :yawn: I'm curious, do any of the people here who home school ever worry about not understanding certain classes their children may want or need to have. I know some people who definately wouldn't be able to teach, say Calculus, and I wonder what they would have to do if they decided to home school.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
Maybe you should go to bed Zimfan. I should be in bed to. Night all!! (Gosh I wish I could stay on longer!!!)

Bah!, college students don't need sleep, just coffee :coffee: , and perhaps some alcohol now and again.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
very. :yawn: I'm curious, do any of the people here who home school ever worry about not understanding certain classes their children may want or need to have. I know some people who definately wouldn't be able to teach, say Calculus, and I wonder what they would have to do if they decided to home school.

That's what teachers' manuals are for. But, if I ever have to teach my daughter something that I just don't get, I will hire a tutor or send her to the local junior college for a class.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
Bah!, college students don't need sleep, just coffee :coffee: , and perhaps some alcohol now and again.

:chuckle: Now, Zimfan, ShadowMaid's only 14. You don't want to corrupt her values this early. ;)

[Zimfan]

Most high school subjects aren't too difficult to understand if one takes the effort, anyway. Too bad most students are unwilling to make that effort, though.

[Poly]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
:chuckle: Now, Zimfan, ShadowMaid's only 14. You don't want to corrupt her values this early. ;)
I think he was referring to himself. Of course I'm getting wacky due to needing to go to sleep so I could be wrong. Anyway, he doesn't need to corrupt his values either. :D

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
:chuckle: Now, Zimfan, ShadowMaid's only 14. You don't want to corrupt her values this early. ;)

Aww..why not? :D

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
Aww..why not? :D

Be very glad that I'm not her mother. :chuckle:

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by Poly
I think he was referring to himself. Of course I'm getting wacky due to needing to go to sleep so I could be wrong. Anyway, he doesn't need to corrupt his values either. :D

Hey, my doctor approves of my glass of wine a day average alcohol consumtion. Not only is alcohol good for one's heart, but so are the antioxidants found in red wine. I'd make a joke about not being able to corrupt what I don't have, but I wouldn't be fooling anyone.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
Hey, my doctor approves of my glass of wine a day average alcohol consumtion. Not only is alcohol good for one's heart, but so are the antioxidants found in red wine. I'd make a joke about not being able to corrupt what I don't have, but I wouldn't be fooling anyone.

I don't drink at all. But, it's because I don't like the smell (or taste) of alcohol due to growing up with alcoholic parents.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Be very glad that I'm not her mother. :chuckle:

To hear some people talk, the number one pastime of college age men is to corrupt pure young women. My fear of angry mothers keeps me in check, though. ;)

[Poly]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
I don't drink at all. But, it's because I don't like the smell (or taste) of alcohol due to growing up with alcoholic parents.
That's understandable. I like a glass of White Zin (I'm sure Zimfan just fell on the floor) every now and then but that's about it.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Zimfan
To hear some people talk, the number one pastime of college age men is to corrupt pure young women. My fear of angry mothers keeps me in check, though. ;)

Don't forget fathers with guns, too! :chuckle:

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Poly
That's understandable. I like a glass of White Zin (I'm sure Zimfan just fell on the floor) every now and then but that's about it.

Is there such a thing as wine that doesn't smell or taste like alcohol? I have a very sensitive nose and sensitive tastebuds as well.

[LightSon]

Originally posted by Zimfan
very. :yawn: I'm curious, do any of the people here who home school ever worry about not understanding certain classes their children may want or need to have. I know some people who definately wouldn't be able to teach, say Calculus, and I wonder what they would have to do if they decided to home school.
Yes this would be a time for creativity. Nori already mentioned tutoring or local JC. Calculus, as a good example, isn't going to lend itself well to the best of manuals.

For Spanish and science this year, we are using the Bob Jones University Home Satellite system. Its a satelite broadcast curriculum and has a high quality in content.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Don't forget fathers with guns, too! :chuckle:

Nah, being shot is much better than facing the wrath of my mother, at least. Luckily I've never been on the receiving end of that.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ebenz47037
Is there such a thing as wine that doesn't smell or taste like alcohol? I have a very sensitive nose and sensitive tastebuds as well.

Wine coolers and white Zinfandel, but they both taste horrible.

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by LightSon
Yes this would be a time for creativity. Nori already mentioned tutoring or local JC. Calculus, as a good example, isn't going to lend itself well to the best of manuals.

For Spanish and science this year, we are using the Bob Jones University Home Satellite system. Its a satelite broadcast curriculum and has a high quality in content.

I don't use Home Sat, but I love BJU's curriculum!

But, I have a big plus when it comes to teaching Spanish to my daughter (starting next year, formally). I grew up in San Diego, CA. We were the only white family on our block. So, it became a second language to me quickly.

[Knight]

I drink at least one glass of red wine every day.

[Poly]

Originally posted by Knight
I drink at least one glass of red wine every day.
That explains a lot. :dead:


:chuckle:

[ebenz47037]

Originally posted by Poly
That explains a lot. :dead:


:chuckle:

I was going to say that! :chuckle:

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by Knight
I drink at least one glass of red wine every day.

See, there's more of us than you think.

[Poly]

Originally posted by Zimfan
See, there's more of us than you think.
I'm starting to see this.

[Zimfan]

Of course, white Zinfandels were created to be marketed to women. Perhaps red wines are better suited for us beer guzzling :cheers: , cigar smoking :BillyBob: , fight starting for no good reason :box: , manly men.

:think: Then again, maybe that's a load of crap(Maybe?, who am I kidding?, definately).

[ShadowMaid]

Actually... I used to drink coffee, but I also used to be the tallest in my ballet class (I'm the shortest now). I love coffee, but I can't drink it that often.:(

[Zimfan]

I grew up drinking tons of cola and drink a fair amount of coffe now. Somehow I still ended up 6'2".

[ShadowMaid]

I haven't grown 1/4 of an inch in three years. I'm suposed to be almost 5'10" by now!!!:shocked:

[Zimfan]

why 5'10"?

[ShadowMaid]

I had always been tall for my age, I'm not anymore.

[Zimfan]

I'd always been short for my age until I was about 15.

[ShadowMaid]

I might yet sprout, but after saying that for two years, you tend to stop beliving it will happen.

[Zimfan]

Being tall can be annoying sometimes. You always have to watch for things hanging low enough to hit your head on.

[ShadowMaid]

Being short can be annoying sometimes. You have to basicly carry a stool around to reach things.

[Zimfan]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
Being short can be annoying sometimes. You have to basicly carry a stool around to reach things.

I've noticed a lot of girls ask me to reach things for them, but they all date my short friend :D .

[ShadowMaid]

You date?

[Zimfan]

Why wouldn't I?

[ShadowMaid]

I don't belive in dating.

[Zimfan]

really? I'd ask why, but I better get to bed now. Another day, perhaps. G'night.

[ShadowMaid]

Night.

[LightSon]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
I don't belive in dating.

Do you believe in courting?

[LightSon]

Originally posted by ShadowMaid
I had always been tall for my age, I'm not anymore.

I've always been under-tall for my weight, and I still am.

Atkins will :help:

[ShadowMaid]

Originally posted by LightSon
Do you believe in courting?
Used in the right terms, yes.

[LightSon]

Hi ShadowMaid,

Apparently there are a couple of "courting" books "out there" which are popular. I haven't read them, but have gotten reports from families who have adopted this approach. I went to a Christian university that strictly regulated young men & women's time together. In short, we were NEVER allowed to be alone together.

I do know that in this day of casual and promiscuous (uh-hem) activity, young Christian men and women need to take extra precaution to preserve that which God has made holy, and to not fall for the world's failed view. I take it you are a younger person. I am always encouraged to hear younger people taking seriously the boundaries which God has put up.

Good for you! :thumb:

[ebenz47037]

I think I'm going to start a "courting vs. dating" thread. I know that, personally, I believe in courting as opposed to dating. I'll start it up in the students' forum.

[Zimfan]

Now courting is a word I don't recall hearing before I moved south of the Mason-Dixie line.