My youngest son just "got" Latin. He has actually thought about studying linguistics in college and has often talked about making up his own language, a la JRR Tolkien :) He's kind of a Latin geek, to be honest.
Recovering the joy of learning is super important so I think having your focus there is good, Copernicus. Public school - w…
My youngest son just "got" Latin. He has actually thought about studying linguistics in college and has often talked about making up his own language, a la JRR Tolkien :) He's kind of a Latin geek, to be honest.
Recovering the joy of learning is super important so I think having your focus there is good, Copernicus. Public school - where my son started - just beats the joy out of kids. In 4th grade, the year of ELA testing, they told me my son wasn't doing well on the practice exams. Bear in mind that my son had already read The Hobbit, the LOTR trilogy, all of the Narnia books and had stacks of papers under his bed with his own made up stories. They explained that their goal was to make the kids "technical readers" because their future would involve reading manuals - like putting together a gas grill. I went home from that conference, called my husband, and found a small, classical Catholic school in which to enroll my son. Best thing we ever did.
NAB, God BLESS you for doing that for your son. I know it sounds strange, but I venture to say you and your husband SAVED your son in a real way. Gives me tears of joy.
My only regret is that my four older kids all went through public school (but the situation was much different then). If I had to do it all again? Probably would homeschool them all. The small, classical school is amazing, but not without its issues too.
Public schools have changed dramatically just in the past 15 or so years. It's crazy. Well, even homeschooling isn't without its challenges. Granted, it's definitely worth it, but some days...<wink>
Oh good grief! What a load of manure! Glad you have found a better option for your kiddo!
Because perish the idea that we ought to expose our kids to great literature so they can read THAT! Anyone who can read Tolkien can read a manual for setting up a gas grill. As long as the English translation isn’t too messed up. 🙄.
My youngest son just "got" Latin. He has actually thought about studying linguistics in college and has often talked about making up his own language, a la JRR Tolkien :) He's kind of a Latin geek, to be honest.
Recovering the joy of learning is super important so I think having your focus there is good, Copernicus. Public school - where my son started - just beats the joy out of kids. In 4th grade, the year of ELA testing, they told me my son wasn't doing well on the practice exams. Bear in mind that my son had already read The Hobbit, the LOTR trilogy, all of the Narnia books and had stacks of papers under his bed with his own made up stories. They explained that their goal was to make the kids "technical readers" because their future would involve reading manuals - like putting together a gas grill. I went home from that conference, called my husband, and found a small, classical Catholic school in which to enroll my son. Best thing we ever did.
NAB, God BLESS you for doing that for your son. I know it sounds strange, but I venture to say you and your husband SAVED your son in a real way. Gives me tears of joy.
My only regret is that my four older kids all went through public school (but the situation was much different then). If I had to do it all again? Probably would homeschool them all. The small, classical school is amazing, but not without its issues too.
Public schools have changed dramatically just in the past 15 or so years. It's crazy. Well, even homeschooling isn't without its challenges. Granted, it's definitely worth it, but some days...<wink>
Oh good grief! What a load of manure! Glad you have found a better option for your kiddo!
Because perish the idea that we ought to expose our kids to great literature so they can read THAT! Anyone who can read Tolkien can read a manual for setting up a gas grill. As long as the English translation isn’t too messed up. 🙄.
I remember my husband saying, "Uh, have they seen those Lego manuals? I'm sure he can handle a gas grill assembly." :)