Porter was so homesick this morning. He did not want to return to the classroom - at all. I didn't want him to go either. I'm beginning to think he's serious when he says that he hates his school. I think next school year we'll have to have a change. He's doing great in all his subjects and has lots of friends, but I feel like he's a square being made to fit through a circle hole, ya know.I'm actually considering...home school...something I thought I would never say. I was home taught from fifth to eighth grade and loved it. We had regular routines and field trips and outings with other home school families. It was rad, and the transition to high school was no problem. I've just never thought of myself as having enough patience and dedication to be the teacher and the mom. I know home school has come a long way. There are even bigger support groups and more advanced programs. And all the sporting groups Porter participates in have all been outside of school programs, so there is still a lot of socialization to be had. I don't think anything really could stop Porter from being social anyway.
It's still just an idea that I'm throwing around in my head. Olen is supportive of the move, so that helps a lot. Porter begs me to let him be home schooled, so that helps a lot, too. And London would love to have her Poe home with her all day. Well...I think I may have just made up my mind...
I'm surprising Porter by showing up for his lunch today. Although I may not actually eat lunch with him (cafeteria food sounds like too much of a party for me just yet), I know that it's going to make his day. And that will make mine.
My sister and my sis in-law both made the switch to home school. they switched in january just incase it was too much they could go back to "normal school" next year. They both are happy they did it. I say, you know what is best and good luck either way!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to homeschool/unschool Emily and Alex too! She needs the special needs classroom right now, but hopefully by the time she is in K or a bit later, she can be homeschooled.
ReplyDeleteYour parents were so before the times! :) More and more people are homeschooling now and there are tons of resources, groups that will be social for him. I think you would be a great teacher in addition to being a great mom! Go Mo!
i adore your spring break recapping... you are amazing in so many lovely ways.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your decision. I've tossed around the idea a bit myself; almost hoping to find a 'joyschool' type group to school with, where moms could trade off teaching or something...I dunno. I talked to a couple moms in the stake who have done it and got the pros and cons. Sounds like it just comes down to each individual and some prayers to make sure it's right. :)
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