A few weeks a ago, a sixteen year old was soliciting advice from several adults at the gym. He was courting the idea of dropping out of high school to chase his wild dream of becoming a UFC fighter and was asking us, " Is school that important?" Everyone he asked had the same sensible answer, ... View Post
Teaching at Home: Pinnacle of Wasted Time
It was only a B+, but to me, it still represented the pinnacle of academic achievement. That is how I felt after completing Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus. To me, passing AP Calculus, proved that I was light years ahead of most of my peers and destined to succeed in the "real world." It was the ... View Post
Mom’s Library #39 and Handcrafted Soap Giveaway!
There is always something excited going on at Mom's Library. Today I am featuring some of my favorite posts and giving away some all Natural Handcrafted Soap from a blogging friend who recently lost her husband.Welcome to Mom's Library! Filled with parenting tips, activities for young ... View Post
Are Grades Important?
Are grades important? Many homeschooling families wonder if they should grade their children's "school" work. It is my opinion that grades are not only unnecessary, but can actually be harmful. For starters, nothing tells a child more clearly that the subject being taught is irrelevant and ... View Post
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