tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479617772038556980.post4412672246761695003..comments2023-09-09T07:25:04.423-07:00Comments on Two Cent Sparrow: School WarsAnna Hoskinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00799153195760440749noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479617772038556980.post-20849426904169781752013-10-16T20:48:27.888-07:002013-10-16T20:48:27.888-07:00I agonized as well before I sent Nayeli to kinderg...I agonized as well before I sent Nayeli to kindergarten! I was on the fence about whether or not to send her to the neighborhood public school or do a charter/homeschool hybrid. I literally signed up for both! Finally what made the decision for my was pregnancy! Once I was pregnant with #4 I was so overwhelmed with life that I couldn't imagine homeschooling, so I sent her to our neighborhood school. It has worked out really well for us so far and now I have two kids there. I have Christian friends who have their kids there, and I involved with the PTA, so I stay really connected. It was the right decision for our family--I can barely get through homework with the girls without Declan trying to rip up their papers--I can't imagine homeschool. That being said, I have friends who homeschool, friends who do the hybrid, and friends who send their kids to public school. It is hard not to get defensive as a Christian when people hear that I send my kids to public school since I do feel like I'm often in the minority. It is a hard decision!The Schmidtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824089077320058817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479617772038556980.post-18210864949951578202013-10-16T20:41:20.682-07:002013-10-16T20:41:20.682-07:00Landon is such an adorable little boy! And I love ...Landon is such an adorable little boy! And I love this post. I am already freaking out over what to do with Connor. He is a fall birthday, so that gives me some extra stuff to think about. I agree with you on everything you said. I am the product of public school, Ian is private. I see pros and cons to both. Then there are the various charter schools. And I thought of homeschooling, but don't think I am disciplined enough. However, that hybrid system you talked about piqued my interest. I may have to look into that in my area as well. You and RJ are great parents and I know will make the best decision for your family and for Landon. Jessica G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02069529074063718149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479617772038556980.post-44790366577272314152013-10-16T14:17:08.967-07:002013-10-16T14:17:08.967-07:00I have to say, a hybrid system sounds pretty cool ...I have to say, a hybrid system sounds pretty cool and flexible. Kind of the best of both worlds. I am not a fan of having the schools guide my calendar. And with RJ's career, flexibility might be nice for everyone. Just a thought, which I am sure you have already considered. :)<br />Ryan and Sabrina Augusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692619277688134430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3479617772038556980.post-90326719424797798972013-10-16T14:13:19.677-07:002013-10-16T14:13:19.677-07:00You are such a great mom. And I wish we lived clo...You are such a great mom. And I wish we lived closer. I think the answer is...Landon will do well anywhere. He is so special, and you have raised him to be confident in himself. And he radiates joy, which will attract friendships. I don't know him well enough to share thoughts about his learning style, but I DO know if he is not doing well in any situation, you will know right away. And you aren't afraid of change, so I know you will change it. You are a mommy warrior! The best of the best! Trust your gut, friend. xoxoxoRyan and Sabrina Augusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692619277688134430noreply@blogger.com