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Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!

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  • "Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink

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  • "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."

    --Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007

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  • Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."

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Child Abuse

July 19, 2007

Let’s talk about child abuse, shall we? One of my favorite homeschooling blogs I read regularly featured a story about a woman who was considering reporting a family to social services for the way they homeschool. She believes “this is a form of child abuse.”

If someone disagrees with the way I homeschool my kids and believes it is a form of child abuse, I suggest there are numerous other things that should be examined for child abuse. (I want to be very clear. This list is for the sake of argument only and should not be taken as my definition of child abuse.)

Child Abuse?
- Soda pop.
- Trans fat.
- White flour and sugar.
- Fast food.
- Too much television.
- Living in an unsafe city.
- Two-income families.
- Divorce and single parenting.
- Certain religious beliefs.
- Owning a gun.
- Second hand smoke.
- Daycare.
- Infant formula.
- Fertility treatments.
- The Ferber method.
- Sun exposure.

Ridiculous, isn’t it?

My decision to homeschool my kids was not made for my benefit. It is neither financially beneficial nor convenient for our family. We sacrifice many luxuries for the benefit of our kids. We do what we do because we genuinely believe we are giving them the highest quality education possible. How is that child abuse?

My list, however, is filled with choices parents make that are not made for the sole benefit of their kids. If my right to educate my kids the way I feel is best is being called into question, perhaps some of your parenting choices will be questioned next.

(The original article was from the “Dear Ellie” section of the Chicago Sun-Times.)

CATEGORY: Homeschool, Rants

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