I'm a bit angry this morning, but I'll try not to put the anger forth in my writings...but here goes.....
Abigail came home yesterday to tell me that a girl had hit her. The girl had gotten suspended for 3 days, but my little 12 year old daughter and her friend both were hit. This girl had apparently cornered them and accused them of "talking" about her. She hit Abby's friend in the face, then went to hit Abby, but her friend pushed her out of the way, and the girl connected to Abby's arm. I don't appreciate my daughter being hit at school or otherwise...
Then today, I get a phone call from Logan's school nurse, who wants to know why Logan has glasses, but doesn't have them at school. I had to explain that Logan only needs them for reading purposes and then he doesn't HAVE to wear them. This according to the optometrist himself.....so this nurse wants to know why I am not sending his glasses to school with him. Is that her business? Then she proceeds to ask me about Logan's medication. She states that it isn't working as well as expected. I explained to her that Logan has not been on his new medication for quite a month yet, and when he is, I will contact his doctor for an adjustment. I have explained to this woman numerous times that I am also a nurse, and know how to tend to my children. I realize that she has a job to do, but I am so tired of being called on an almost daily basis for her to tell me something else about my children.
Yes, I do believe that it is time for me to take over MY childrens schooling and raising. I know that there is so much going on with children these days and they just have to be protective of them, but it just makes me angry to think that the school system takes a child's word or complaint over a parent.
Sorry about your daughter that would make me mad too. I am also strugling with the homeschool issue too.
ReplyDeletebut I finally made the decision to homeschool my son. Becaue of the treatment he recieved in public school, he now suffers clinical depression and post trumatic stress disorder. I wonder every day, why it took me so long to come to this choice. I will regret waiting so long for the rest of my life!
ReplyDeleteThe good thing is is he is doing wonderful! He works hard at his studies and is coping well with his depression.
Do what you feel is best for your kids. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Good luck and I'll be thinking of you and yours
Brightest blessings
Happyowl
I'm so sorry...there are so many kids who are in hurting homes and it tends to affect all, doesn't it. My girls went to public school and did great, but we did have issues once in awhile to deal with. I know that if I had young ones in school right now I would be tugging with the same question of whether to homeschool or not. I know you'll make the best decision for you and your children.
ReplyDeleteagghhh!!!! I am sorry for you and your children. and even more for all the children in PS whose parents don't take the time to be involved in any way and who accept what the school says as Gospel Truth!
ReplyDeleteCertainly would prod me to homeschool if I weren't already. We did go through similar things when our oldest was still trapped in the public arena. He was on meds one year and they kept calling me to tell me what he did or did not need and what they expected me to do.
ReplyDeleteSorry, wrong mom...I'm not going to be bullied day in and day out by some under-paid school minion who thinks my children are state property or something.
I would say you've made the right choice, but it's your family and only you truly know what is best for your children.
A Prairie Mom
You know, sometimes I think God allows us some disappointments so that we can actually see what is going on at school. I don't think God causes the problems, he just allows Satan some freedom, perhaps in hopes that we will truly see what environment our kids are in.
ReplyDeleteMy kids were in a good Christian school, but both my kids at different times wet their pants because they were not allowed to use the bathroom. They were not allowed to eat one day because they were last in the microwave line and time was up for lunch. And my daughter that struggled in math... was made to leave the classroom during math instruction to do her computer time... why not choose a child who excels in math? Once home, I found a whole bunch of other stuff that was happening that the kids never told me, because they thought it was normal. My 5th grader didn't know how to write a paragraph. My 2nd grader couldn't read at all. My second grader was yelled at daily for figiting or not getting reading... something neither child told me. I was sick and cried and cried. But I thank God that the other things.. missing lunch, lack of support to help my daughter with math and the wetting the pants... well, it got my attention and I will be honest and say there were family troubles as well... but once home... my marriage was better, my kids quit fighting, and I felt so much more at peace and everyone started to smile... A smile can say sooo much!
Warmly, Melissa
I took my kids out of public school last December and haven't looked back. My 11-year-old son, who is "gifted" but has ADHD and insomnia, had to be on four different medications to get through school. In just four short months he is down to taking only one medication! When kids don't have to conform to school standards, they can be themselves without medication.
ReplyDeleteYou can homeschool..you have the first "qualification"...the love for your children...
ReplyDeleteGo for it!!!
Blessings,
Laurie