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Feb. 4, 2015
Socialization Ill: Pressure to Not Excel
This was inspired by Jessica's post The Freedom to Learn - A Homeschool Benefit. Please check it out. Running Ahead Switching to public high school after being homeschooled put a metaphorical chip on my shoulder. I had something to prove. … Continue reading
Tagged college, grades, high school, socialization ill
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Jan. 28, 2015
School Without Success
He works at a local grocery store, always wishing for a few more hours. He was finally able to move out of his parents' house last year. He's still wondering what God wants him to do. "I started high school," … Continue reading
Tagged jobs, school, success
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Jan. 27, 2015
Top 10 Favorite Books
Were you able to get in on our Inspire 25 event last week? It was such an encouraging evening, with lots of great tips from Sarita Holzmann, Heidi St. John, and Crystal Paine. I loved listening to the ladies share … Continue reading
Tagged books, Inspire 25
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Jan. 19, 2015
Socialization Ill: Conformity Over Compassion
Over winter break, one of "my" college kids was feeling lonely. Her parents' house was empty; she was away from the constant thumping whir of dorm life; not currently in contact with others who keep a vampire's schedule, she turned … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, school, socialization ill
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Jan. 16, 2015
The Shock That We're Normal
A mom, years after starting homeschooling, was asked by her mother, "But ... what about socialization?" This veteran homeschooler looked at her mom in disbelief. Then, exasperated, she asked, "Have you met your grandchildren?" <smile> I love that. Too often, … Continue reading
Jan. 12, 2015
Join us for a Blog Party!
Sonlight is celebrating 25 years this year and we will be partying all year long! As part of the celebration, we'll be hosting a Blog Party on the 25th of each month, and we would love to have you join … Continue reading
Tagged blog, celebrations, Encouragement, Homeschooling, Inspire25, January, Mom-to-mom, parenting, Sonlight
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Jan. 9, 2015
Does Homeschooling Prepare You Academically?
In a word: Yes. Homeschooling prepares you academically. Absolutely. I had a chance recently to sit down and chat with my siblings about our experiences with homeschooling. Mortarboard My older sister attended a private Christian school -- at great expense … Continue reading
Tagged academics, education, homeschool, learning, life-long learning, school
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