Comments on: Homeschoolers, don’t take the Bait!

By: Tulip

Tulip — Fri, 31 May 2013 23:20:04 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Jessica, thank you for the kind words. Yes, I agree, the point of writing is to communicate, so I am not too concerned with a few spelling errors as long as my meaning is not lost. But, for the sake of those who are unable to see passed the errors, I will try harder.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:06:50 +0000

I could have written this myself! I agree with your points. I rarely, however, share those thoughts 😉
Also, I love language. The world opens up when you realize that when someone is speaking or writing they don’t need to be perfect. They need to be understood. That’s love vs. legalism. I’ll err on the side of love. Love your article. Love your insight. Love your support. Thank you 🙂

By: Tulip

Tulip — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:40:05 +0000

In reply to No longer amused. You are right, there were quite a few grammatical and spelling errors. Thanks for drawing my attention to them. I wrote this one pretty late, but perhaps if I had studied grammar outside of public school I might not have made them in the first place! Thanks again!

By: No longer amused

No longer amused — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:36:45 +0000

On further reading of this article, which is just ridiculously loaded with grammatical and spelling errors, I think it does more disservice to the homeschooling community than service. No wonder people mock those who wish to teach their children themselves when this is the kind of article lying around in support of homeschooling.

Edit your work. Keep the alarmist and hysterical tone either down or completely out of it. I hope you’re not teaching English or writing to anyone.

By: Amused but supportive

Amused but supportive — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:29:10 +0000

While I support homeschooling 100% and I believe the educational system is in dire need of reform, errors don’t really inspire confidence when you’re writing a piece in support of homeschooling. Editing is always a plus.