tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783694226142843213.post3766000395751387503..comments2023-03-25T07:50:21.966-05:00Comments on La Catolica Loca: Structure, Freedom and AnxietyBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00906873166719359978noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783694226142843213.post-48035583750246796442010-02-21T20:13:52.339-06:002010-02-21T20:13:52.339-06:00Aw. the quintessential dilemma. I think for us no...Aw. the quintessential dilemma. I think for us non-homeschooled parents, we just don't realize how conformed we are to our own education, even if we can see beyond the box, we ourselves are still very much in the box. While I do think a good foundation in phonics and math is important- everything else is game!! I think its a lifelong struggle, but worth it. <br /><br />deborah [from delphi, waving 'hi']Rev3:15https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965908167181844496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6783694226142843213.post-19709954538196982242010-02-21T14:13:44.932-06:002010-02-21T14:13:44.932-06:00So you have fallen into the trap most mothers do. ...So you have fallen into the trap most mothers do. I have. When I'm not sure of where I am, I start clenching tighter, demanding more control and holding things closer then is healthy. <br />If I were you, thank god for you I'm not, I would explore museums or something OUTSIDE of your house. Ask the kids for input. If you are having a hard time with math, bring them to a classical concert or an art show, explain to them no the way home that classical music and art relies heavily on math...ask them to do the research that either confirms or debunks this claim...that way you are presenting a TOPIC, not the answers...it's up to them to sway you....to incorporate reading, phonics, etc ask them to create a poster with construction paper or something...drawing, finding pictures, writing, etc...<br />let me know how it goes...hugs :)Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650425201906894926noreply@blogger.com